Helicopters

Let’s talk helicopters

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Eric P.

We never did find out what that was about but here’s an update from Friday on helicopter issues in the area from the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Anthony Brown (D-MD), and David Trone (D-MD) today announced that they would introduce legislation to implement the recommendation from the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recently released report on helicopter noise in the National Capital Region (NCR). In January 2019, the Members wrote GAO requesting it conduct a study of helicopter noise in the NCR. GAO announced in June 2019 that it would conduct the study.

The report recommended that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) direct its Office of Environment and Energy to develop a mechanism to exchange helicopter noise information with operators in the D.C. area. The FAA’s current ability to work with helicopter operators in the D.C. area is limited because of the absence of effective information sharing mechanisms. Creating a more effective information sharing mechanism would also allow for better, more comprehensive data on helicopter noise complaints that would help develop solutions in the future.

“As residents of the District and the region can attest, helicopter noise from police and military helicopters continue to plague many of our neighborhoods,” Norton said. “Our residents need to know what can be done to reduce helicopter noise. This study’s recommendations are an important step toward getting much-needed information to deliver relief to our communities and making sure we minimize disruptions to neighborhoods and families.” (more…)

Medical

January 24 Coronavirus Data Posted: 35,505

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 35,301 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Sunday, January 24, 2021 includes 204 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 35,505.

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

· 47-year-old male
· 60-year-old male
· 72-year-old female
· 73-year-old male
· 81-year-old male
· 92-year-old male
· 97-year-old male

Tragically, 879 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

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

Capitol Hill

“suspects operating a blue sedan fired handguns and an assault rifle at a victim who was standing in the block”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“At approximately 6:35 AM [Sunday] this morning our officers responded the 1100 block of K St. SE for calls for the sound of gunshots. On scene investigation yielded evidence that suspects operating a blue sedan fired handguns and an assault rifle at a victim who was standing in the block. (more…)

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What the Helen of Troy is This

“The exterior lights of the Washington Monument are currently out.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Chris Alexander

Update: “Last night’s lighting outage at the Washington Monument was caused by the failure of the timeclock that turns the lights on each evening and off in the morning. While the faulty part is being replaced, the lights will be operated manually to ensure the monument is lit each night.”

8:49pm The National Park Service reported: “The exterior lights of the Washington Monument are currently out. We are investigating and will have them restored as soon as possible.” (more…)

Event

4th Annual Gala for Foster Care

Rooftop Terrace - Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

901 G Street Northwest

Washington, District of Columbia 20001

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Join us for a night of cocktails (open bar), light fare, live music by the Future Band, and dancing as we honor champions of children in foster care. Awards will also be given to honor our Foster Youth of the Year, Foster Parent of the Year, Advocate of the Year, and more.

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Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Victoria Pickering

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Medical

January 23 Coronavirus Data Posted: 35,301

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 35,077 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Saturday, January 23, 2021 includes 224 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 35,301.

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

· 62-year-old male
· 79-year-old male

Tragically, 872 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

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

Medical

January 22 Coronavirus Data Posted: 35,077

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 34,905 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Friday, January 22, 2021 includes 172 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 35,077.

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

76-year-old female
89-year-old female
89-year-old female

Tragically, 870 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

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

Capitol Hill

Shooting on H Street, NE just after 5pm Friday

By Prince Of Petworth


1200 block of H Street, NE photo by Jon Simons

Jon reported at 5:16pm: “7-8 shots, broken car window and lots of chaos at @autozone on H St NE.”

From MPD:

“On 1/22/21 at approximately 5:09 pm, First District officers responded to the 1200 block of H Street NE for the report of a shooting. On the scene, officers located an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. (more…)

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