Dear PoPville


Photo by Vincent

“Dear PoPville,

Given the current COVID situation, I’d love to learn what COVID-safe activities people have discovered in the city – for example, I’ve heard of other cities that have links to graffiti art tours or other sorts of walking tours. I’m also aware of some cities that are starting various scavenger hunts for kids. I’m sure that people have found some good activities, and – if you agree – it’d be awesome if you might post this sort of question to solicit some great ideas.”


Sponsored

Pop Star Playbook is an inclusive, six-week, high-energy singing and dancing class created for adults and teens (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants pick their favorite pop artists — Britney, Taylor, BTS, whoever they’ve been belting out in the car — and spend six Wednesdays working on songs, choreography, and stage presence with ArtStream’s teaching artists. Every skill level is welcome, and the class is built so every learner feels supported and celebrated. Sing or dance or both!

Details:

When: 6 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 24, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM

Where: Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St NW, near Dupont Circle Metro.

Who: Autistic adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 18+, all experience levels welcome

Partial and full scholarships are available, and anyone who signs up with a friend gets 50% off using code FRIEND.

Register at art-stream.org/classes or email [email protected] with questions.


Downtown


1829 M Street, NW

Thnks to Tasha for sending: “I haven’t heard of this place before– not a lot of vegan options in DC IMO. But passed it on my walk today and excited to try!”

Check out Bubbie’s menu here.

“Pick-up and Delivery available to most of the city.
Monday – Saturday 11:30am-8:30pm (closed Sundays)
Expanded morning hours coming soon!”


DC Government


Photo by Bekah Richards

“Dear PoPville,

I keep reading about senior citizens having trouble getting vaccine appointments because it’s all online, and then they have to drive somewhere. There must be a way I (a healthy & capable internet user with a car) could help, but googling this has proven futile. Anyone have any ideas or resources? Orgs I could contact? #justwanttohelp”


Medical


Yesterday there were 36,872 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Sunday, January 31, 2021 includes 136 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 37,008.

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

65-year-old male
66-year-old male
91-year-old male

Tragically, 916 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

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


Pets

“Gonzo enjoying his first snow!”

Thanks again to all who submitted so many great photos. If you missed the previous rounds you can see them here. If you’re pup didn’t make this round you’ll be automatically placed in the regular animal fix queue and I’ll email you the day I post. Enjoy the final pups and cats of volume five: (more…)