I try not to say this too often but storm’s coming. I think.
— PoPville (@PoPville) July 26, 2021
Thanks to all who messaged us with photos and video clips.
The storm:
Shankar reported: “Measured outside our house. Over 2.1 inches in about 20 minutes in Petworth”
The video from the still above of the structure falling off the roof is bananas: (more…)
Jackie asks: “Why is 311 and DDOT so slow? The estimated time to prune the DC owned trees on our street is 4/7/22. That’s next year! Is this crazy or is this just me?”
Photo by angela n.
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Friday there were 49,973 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for July 23-25, 2021 includes 179 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 8 backlogged cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 50,160.
The District reported that one additional resident lost her life due to COVID-19.
72-year-old female
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…)
photo by Hello Pistol
From AlertDC: “MPD is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 600 block of Jefferson Street NW.”
A reader reports “Cops already got the shooter”
Join us at Surfside Tenleytown for a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss! 🌮✨ An event for the whole family! Enjoy classic margaritas, Happy Hour specials, and buy two, get one free tacos (all day, dine-in only), along with face painting and balloon twisting from 3:30–7:30pm and live music from 5–10pm. Reserve your table today on Resy!
Photo by Allison Norris
Thanks to Allison for capturing and sharing this beauty:
“Is this the last Christmas tree in Washington? Spotted in NoMa.”
Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
photo by LaTur
“Dear PoPville,
I know this story seems too good to be true, but I promise it’s real. I am that one friend that everyone has who always has crazy stories to share to the point that I need to start wearing a body cam to capture the awkwardness.
I was in a long yellow dress walking down 16th street towards Columbia Heights, enjoying an afternoon walk while listening to a podcast. I noticed you on your knee scooter trying to get up the stairs while holding your crutches. I’m incredibly accident-prone and have been there and know what a pain in the ass it is to do anything that involves walking, let alone trying to hobble upstairs while carrying crutches and a scooter. I thought you were cute and was going to offer to help, but then I heard “on your left”.
A guy on a scooter came buzzing past us, hit a curb, and did a complete flip over his handlebar. (more…)
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“Ryder in Capitol Hill loves his naps!”
“Here’s Pepper from Capitol Hill.”
Thanks to Crimmer for sharing after Thursday’s post:
“Reminds me of the series of notes put on my girlfriends car in Georgetown. Should’ve given her a Parking Enforcement job application.” (more…)
Ed. Note: The Cuban Embassy is located at 2600 block of 16th Street, NW.
Thanks to Tim for sending.
Some video from Tim: (more…)