Medical

February 17 Coronavirus Data Posted: 39,301

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 39,180 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, February 17, 2021 includes 121 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 39,301.

The District reported that seven additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.

61-year-old male
63-year-old male
63-year-old male
65-year-old female
66-year-old female
70-year-old male
94-year-old female

Tragically, 992 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

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

Bars

Hold my prepared food

By Prince Of Petworth

Well then, thanks to Christine for sending “From today’s Post “health code violations”. Not sure why this struck me as funny this morning – Ax(e) throwing is a prohibited activity”.

Can we get some clarity on hatchet throwing please?

Federal Government

Are Snow Days Officially A Thing of the Past?

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in the before days the above notice from OPM would signal waves of joy throughout the District. Alas, here we are (with not really much snow to boot). Readers wrote last night:

“OPM is showing Closed. Does that mean we actually get a snow day and not have to work from home? What are people hearing from their HRs?”

“Per the guidance I got if we telework we still have to telework”

So just curious, did anyone, Fed or not, actually get off today? Do we think snow days will ever return one day or teleworking will be the new normal for inclement weather days?

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for April 22, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

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Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


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Event

Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Surfside Tenleytown (Washington)

Surfside Tenleytown

4200 Wisconsin Ave NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20016

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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!

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DC Government

Snow Emergency Declared Beginning at 12 a.m. Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Vincent

From Mayor Bowser’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a snow emergency to go into effect at midnight on Thursday, February 18, as the District prepares for significant snowfall. The Mayor will deploy the District Snow Team at midnight, February 18.

Mayor Bowser also announced that on Thursday, February 18, DC Public Schools (DCPS) will be all virtual. All students will learn virtually and should plan to log online per their normal class schedule.

The Mayor has announced that District Government will operate in a telework posture for non-essential/non-emergency employees. Essential employees will report for duty as previously scheduled, unless otherwise directed.

Public COVID-19 testing sites will be closed. Public COVID-19 vaccination sites will be open, including those at Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) sites.

Meal distribution sites at DCPS and DPR facilities will be closed.

While the snow emergency is in effect, motorists may not park on snow emergency routes and vehicles parked on these routes may towed. (more…)

DC Government

Grocery Store Workers, Outreach Workers, Manufacturing Workers, and Food Packaging Workers Now Eligible for Vaccinations

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, announced that beginning on Thursday, February 18, individuals who work in four categories will become eligible to book vaccination appointments through vaccinate.dc.gov or by calling the District’s coronavirus Call Center: individuals who work in a grocery store setting, health and human services and social services outreach workers, individuals who work in manufacturing, and individuals who work in food packaging (e.g. persons who work at Food & Friends and other similar facilities). (more…)

Columbia Heights

Shots Fired in Columbia Heights around 3:30pm

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Fairmont St, NW

Readers started reporting shots fired around 3:45pm:

“Heard shots fired about 8 minutes ago in Columbia Heights. 5 and then another 5. Sounded very close at 15th and Euclid. 3 police cruisers just headed south on 15th against the one-way”

“Yes, two rounds of gunshots around 3:30. Lots of police activity at the apartment complex adjacent to Girard St Park.”

Updates if/when more is known.

Dear PoPville

“Boxed lunches for picnics?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Erin

“Dear PoPville,

I was hoping for suggestions on good boxed lunch/brunch options that would travel well for a socially distant picnic (I.e. food that won’t get cold/soggy in transit). I’m sure there are more options these days with pandemic protocol, so I’d love to hear some more places offering this type of to-go meal!”

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