Spotted the beauty above by chalk_about over the weekend on 19th Street as it turns into Ingleside Drive. Folks on twitter report: “There’s always good stuff by the Spanish Steps as well.” and “There’s one right on the corner of Park and Mt Pleasant in front of the old @pasttensestudio space, it’s gorgeous!” (more…)
These are so sweet and will help the Black Cat – Win, Win!! From Black Cat:
“We’re excited to announce we’ve partnered with Vans and their Foot The Bill program to create this #VansCustoms Era. For every shoe purchased with our design, the net proceeds will go to support the Black Cat. Limited to 500 pairs! Shop Here.”
Yesterday there were 35,505 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Monday, January 25, 2021 includes 195 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 35,700.
The District reported that nine additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
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94-year-old female
Tragically, 888 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
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.
Photo inside 1262 5th Street, NE by Obi Okolo
From a press release:
“On the heels of the challenging year 2020, twelve DC friends, creators and entrepreneurs come together to launch theTwelve, an experimental commerce and community experience designed to foster true connection, inspire hope and infuse fresh meaning into our lives.
Housed in a 3,600 sq ft raw commercial space in the Union Market District at 1262 5th Street NE, the year-long brick and mortar activation opens on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. theTwelve will offer our beloved community an interactive and curated experience that brings together three distinct areas of engagement, informed by our values of interconnectedness, beauty, sustainability and wellness, to build community, unify and heal.
The front room will offer 870sf of holistic retail, with vintage and new design-focused housewares, live plants, fragrance, and sustainable apparel and accessories–with each item being a touch point to our values. Beyond the shop, is the 1400sf gallery space that will engage community participation and encourage discovery. Just off the gallery is our 1400sf living room where we will offer community programming alongside a kindred crew of collaborators across disciplines. (more…)
Edward Wade
Rachel from DC Moms Demand Action writes us last night:
“This morning [Monday], there was a shooting inside a store at the corner of Good Hope road in Southeast. Five were shot, and Edward Wade, a 22 year old college student, was killed. A suspect has been arrested.
Edward’s mom was in the car waiting for him – they were just getting coffee and something to eat. Just two hours later, the store was re-open for business. His mom, still suffering the immense trauma caused a mere few hours earlier, when she lost her son, his body not even buried, and business is going on as usual at the place he was murdered.
My heart goes out to Christine Wade and everyone who knew her son. I hope you can share her story so more people in our city, who like me don’t live in Ward 8, are aware of her loss, and the loss of so many other mothers like her.”
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 25, 2021, in the 1400 block of Good Hope Road, Southeast.
At approximately 8:54 am, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located three adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the first victim to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The second victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. After finding no signs consistent with life, the third victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Two additional adult male victims sought treatment at local hospitals for non-life threatening gunshot wounds.
The decedent has been identified as 22 year-old Edward Wade, of Southeast, DC. (more…)
Students, parents, caregivers, siblings and Hardy staff are all invited to join us for Hardy Middle School’s annual 5K run. ALL abilities are welcome – walkers, runners, and joggers. The race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Hardy has partnered with Fletcher’s Cove Parkrun for this race.
Photos by Andrew Zubiri
Thanks to Andrew for sharing: “Posters at bus stop in front of the National Observatory welcome the Second Family.” (more…)
Photo by Andrew Pasko-Reader
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Photo by Emily Cadik, January 25th 2016
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will deploy the District Snow Team this evening to prepare District streets for one to two inches of snow, as well as the possibility of freezing rain expected tonight. Air and pavement temperatures are expected to remain above freezing overnight and precipitation will change to rain after midnight. The Snow Team will deploy 48 heavy plows (6- and 10-wheel dump trucks) to apply salt to highways, streets, bridges, ramps, and other elevated structures. (more…)
From 8 Peas Bakery:
“Mark your calendar! Our next bake sale is
Tuesday January 26, 2021
(Inclement weather plan: Friday, Jan 29 @ 3-5pm)
Our January bake sale will benefit A Wider Circle
We will be using the funds raised through this bake sale to create care kits for A Wider Circle to distribute to individuals and families affected by homelessness in our community.
An anonymous donor has pledged to match every donation made to our January bake sale, dollar for dollar up to $1,000. This is very exciting news! We are so grateful for the generosity of everyone who is able to donate to our effort.”
Check out the goods here.
Thanks to netforceone for sharing this magnificent “1963 Split Window Corvette”. (more…)