Pets

Thanks to Emily for sending this joyous photo:

“These two cheery chaps out for a walk in navy yard this weekend. When I asked the dog if he wanted to be on popville, he barked woof (for yes)!”

Corgis*** around Town is made possible by the Friends of the Delabere Pritchett Blaine Society.

***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]


Medical


photo by Robert Lintott

From the office of Councilmember Henderson:

“The following is a statement from Councilmember Henderson on the closure of MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Postpartum Maternity Unit:

“I am deeply concerned about MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s decision to close one of its two postpartum maternity units later this month, which will result in an overall reduction of available beds. Although hospital leadership has cited a lower patient census as the reasoning, Washington Hospital Center is still delivering more than a third of babies born in the District. The timing is especially unfortunate given that summer is a peak time for births. Furthermore, given its comprehensive antepartum care and its Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Washington Hospital Center is a vital lifeline for patients and providers managing high-risk pregnancies and preterm births across the region. I worry what a reduction in maternity beds will mean for women who need this level of critical care before and immediately after their child is born. Will they be prematurely discharged due to space constraints? Will they be forced to travel to hospitals further away? I fear that this decision will result in more patients being turned away or having no choice but to deliver in emergency rooms, which carries a higher risk of complications. (more…)


Sponsored

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  • Fully renovated open kitchen (2021)
  • Separate basement apartment with private entrance
  • Mudroom connecting the home to the backyard
  • Luxurious primary suite with custom dressing room
  • Updated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and major systems throughout 
  • Rear yard with private carport
  • Foxhall Village, steps to Georgetown University Hospital

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  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/4 full + 2 half-bath fully renovated Watergate East co-op in Foggy Bottom, spanning two combined residences with panoramic Potomac River views, a wraparound terrace, and chef’s kitchens with marble countertops—all for $5M.
  • This two-bedroom co-op in Navy Yard boasts “dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows” that flood the living area with “incredible natural light and sweeping city views,” plus an underlying mortgage carrying “an ultra-low 2.89% interest rate — a rare and valuable financing advantage in today’s market.”
  • Perched atop a rare Art Deco gem in Kalorama, this one-bedroom offers “top-floor living” with “no upstairs neighbors, added quiet, and the kind of light that makes you want to have brunch at home.”
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Capitol Hill

Great news from DCPL:

“DC Public Library will soon celebrate the reopening of two neighborhood libraries that have been closed for renovation and modernization. The Petworth Library will reopen on Sunday, Aug. 23 and the Southeast Library will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Arthur Capper TechExpress will close on Friday, July 31 so equipment and technology can be moved into the renovated building ahead of its reopening. This transition ensures that the new Southeast Library will be fully equipped and ready to welcome customers on opening day.”

More info on both: (more…)


Columbia Heights


photo by Ted Eytan

Speaking of sandwiches – this is a reminder that Odd Provisions at 11th and Lamont Street, NW is amazing. And very well priced!! I got a ham and cheese sandwich on a pretzel bun for like $8.50 and it absolutely hit the spot. If you are sleeping on their sandwiches, like I was, WAKE UP – so, so good. Head straight to the deli counter in the back.

For those who are unfamiliar: (more…)


Downtown


1901 L Street, NW

Thanks to Amy for sending:

“After a years long vacancy, something is finally opening at 1901 L Street Northwest – a Jersey Mike’s good morning thanks you too. Not sure when it’s going to open, but the signage is already up. It was Melt Shop previously, which closed back in 2016. I think it’s been vacant since then! There was a time…”

This will be the first Jersey Mike’s in DC… I AM KIDDING. This will be SEVENTH location in Washington DC.

You can see their menus here.

Stay tuned for an opening date.