“The District’s reported data includes 135 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 196 backlogged cases from February 2021, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 41,910. The addition of the backlogged cases from seven facilities in today’s data has also impacted today’s daily case rate and mean test turnaround time. Now that the issue has been resolved, the reported number of cases will return to normal.
The District reported one additional resident lost his life due to COVID-19.
68-year-old male
Tragically, 1,036 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
Good news on the coronaville coffee front from Compass Coffee (thanks to Noa for sending yesterday):
“We’re super excited to announce the reopening of two downtown cafes! This morning, we reopened our McPherson Square and 18th and Eye locations!! We’re happy to be back open and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone :)
DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026
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…)
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The DC Chocolate Festival is an annual celebration of all things chocolate, bringing together artisans, educators, and chocolate lovers for a weekend of tastings, workshops, and community engagement. The festival is dedicated to promoting quality chocolate, sustainability in cacao farming, and education on the craft of chocolate making.
This year’s schedule includes a Friday evening session featuring a special presentation from the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund, honoring farmers who grow designated heirloom quality cacao. A tasting of chocolate made from these special beans will follow the presentation. On Saturday, our two classic sessions feature samples and shopping for chocolate from all over the world. Attendees can also attend a full roster of classes Saturday including guided tastings and talks on chocolate topics including genetics, history, and sustainability. We have our first class specifically for children on Saturday morning featuring kid friendly chocolate history and a hand’s on craft!
Good Samaritan Alert: ER Doc named Paul on the Chain Bridge on Saturday March 6th around 1pm
On Saturday March 6th at about 1pm, I had just crossed Chain Bridge when I saw a car with his flashers on and the driver out and using his phone in the Glebe Road approach to the bridge from Virginia. There was a person crumpled in a heap on the ground in front of his car. (more…)
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DC Fire & EMS reports: “Collapse incident I-295 N/B prior to Burroughs Ave NE. This does not involve a bridge, but apparently a dropped load of girder type metal from a truck that left scene. 1 vehicle was partially struck. 1 occupant non life threatening injury.” (more…)
