Federal Government

Thanks to C. for sending word about federal workers and vaccines. The Washington Post reported:

“President Biden will announce Thursday that all federal employees will be required to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or face repeated testing mandates, a White House official said, a dramatic escalation of the administration’s effort to combat the spread of the delta variant.”

and in other vaccine news ESPN reported:

“Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera said he’s “beyond frustrated” with his players’ lower vaccination rate and worries about the potential impact it will have on their team.

Rivera said more than 50% of Washington’s players have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as they reported to training camp Tuesday.”


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DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026

3811 Suitland Rd SE
3811 Suitland Rd SE

Spring (while feeling like summer) is in full bloom across the District, and with 430+ open houses happening citywide this weekend, there’s no better time to lace up your walking shoes and tour in person. Whether you’re hunting for your first condo or a forever home, the neighborhoods are looking their best. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)


Event

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before The Honorable Callie Pigeon and Delilah Dentata are admonished to draw near.

Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!


Bars


2917 Georgia Avenue, NW

Thanks to Jake, Matt and Rashida for sending the updates on Bravo Bar:

“The new owners reopened Bravo Bar (under the same name but new management) with some building renovations/modifications to the space. Bravo Bar opened in June as a hookah bar and will keep the same menu options including the hotdog, beer and shot deal and BOGO drink specials at $7 but will add on Ethiopian cuisine.” (more…)


Rant/Revel


Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim

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DC Government

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, in response to the updated guidance for fully vaccinated people regarding mask wearingfrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of DC Health, released the following statement:

“DC Health is reviewing the updated CDC guidance related to mask wearing. Similar to trends across the nation, the District of Columbia has experienced a four-fold increase in its daily case rate since the beginning of July. (more…)


Medical


Yesterday there were 50,160 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Monday, July 26, 2021 includes 68 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 50,228.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 1,147 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)


gardening

Thanks to Nana for sending: “two different kinds of tomatoes growing on my fire escape/balcony in Woodley Park”

As the season progresses please send your great garden hauls via email to [email protected] with Garden Haul in the subject line and let me know what you’ve grown and what neighborhood you are in. Entries will be accepted through Labor Day. Cheers, thanks and happy gardening! Great Garden Haul is made possible, ironically, by the Friends of the White Whale Society.