Amazing. Thanks to Danielle for sharing.
Last Christmas Card in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society!
Thanks to Julia for passing on the petition:
“As parents and caregivers, we are thrilled that Mayor Bowser mandated vaccination against COVID-19 for all DC government employees including DCPS teachers and staff, but we feel the requirement falls short in protecting children in other childcare settings, particularly DC daycare facilities. We call upon the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and Mayor Muriel Bowser to expand the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement to include all licensed childcare providers. (more…)
Thanks to RT for sending “Dubai scam—Just wanted to alert you and all those that read your site…they are BACK! On a ramp getting on to the Beltway off of Greenbelt Road… probably considered Berwyn Heights Maryland.”
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
Featured Property of the Week: 1007 O Street NW
“Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined stretch in DC’s coveted Logan Circle, 1007 O Street NW is the kind of home that stops you mid-scroll. Crafted by OPaL, DC’s award-winning design-build firm, this practically brand-new home is a refined statement of design, where every detail feels intentional and elevated. From its striking architecture to its effortlessly livable layout, the [3BR/3.5BA] home is both a showpiece and a sanctuary. Think timeless materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a calm, understated elegance that lets you exhale the moment you walk in. This isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to feel something. And in a neighborhood as sought-after as Logan Circle, opportunities like this don’t come around often.” (more…)
1234 19th Street, NW
This is the former Dupont Coffee Shop that closed in October 2020. (more…)
It was an electrifying start to ArtRave’s 19th season, with a record-breaking attendance of 11,000 people! A huge thanks goes out to our supporters who came out in droves. We also extend our gratitude to the incredibly talented artisans across various artistic disciplines. Finally, a special shout-out to our dedicated staff for curating such a remarkable event and paying attention to every detail that makes ArtRave a unique venue. From fine arts and sculptures to high fashion, wood carving, table making, metalwork, live plants including Bonsai trees, book authorship, gourmet cuisine, and delicious baked goods, there was something for everyone to enjoy!
Join us for our next show on Saturday, April 25th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, featuring music in the park at our Dupont Circle venue located at 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW, at the corner of Connecticut Ave, just steps away from the Dupont Q Street Metro.
“Dear PoPville,
Found at Dulles airport this morning (Thursday), a Continental Airlines 737. Not sure where someone dug this up from; but pretty sure there had not been a Continental flight in over a decade. (more…)
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thanks to Ben for sending: “Emergency Rally at Supreme Court at 5 PM Today (Friday Aug 27th)”
From the SCOTUSblog:
“The Supreme Court lifts the federal eviction moratorium. In an unsigned 8-page opinion (with the three liberals dissenting), SCOTUS sides with a group of landlords who argued that the CDC lacked the authority to bar evictions during the pandemic.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects in connection to Kidnapping while Armed (Gun) offenses that occurred in the Third and Fourth Districts.
Third District
· On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at approximately 10:30 pm, the suspects approached the victim in the 1300 block of Corcoran Street, Northwest. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and additional suspects forced the victim inside of a vehicle. The suspects drove the victim to multiple ATMs and withdrew funds from the victim’s bank accounts. (more…)
Thanks to Tim for sending from 14th and Spring Road, NW. Paul caught the artist, Fernando, in action earlier: (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, announced an expansion of the Test Yourself DC program to put almost all of DC within a 20-minute walk of a Test Yourself DC site. Next week, 11 new sites will be added as places where individuals can pick up and drop off free at-home COVID-19 testing kits. (more…)
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photo by Thaha Sherwani
Thaha and many others shared last night:
“protest on New York Ave NE And Florida Ave #. Across the street from Wendy’s.”
The protest was in response to the police shooting and killing of An’Twan Gilmore on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at New York Avenue and Florida Avenue, Northeast. (more…)