Thanks to James for sending yesterday: “Ominous *Turkey Vultures at 15th and F St NE with everything going on at the Capitol.”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
“Dear PoPville,
My rowhouse block has a foot alley behind it for trash and other things from which our properties are accessible. My neighbor has decided to take over his portion of the foot alley, blocking the rear entrance to my house. (more…)
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“Our pug Elliot in his halloween costume. Save the USPS!”
“This is Tye. He comes from the Humane Rescue Alliance”
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A Logan Circle townhome built to stop you mid-scroll: 1007 O Street NW
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
Photo by Mark Sussman
From MPD:
“On January 7, 2021:
MPD made 68 arrests
56 officers injured – 2 hospitalized
6 firearms recovered
2 pipe bombs recovered
Tragically, 4 individuals lost their lives yesterday: (more…)
This rental is located at 2633 16th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,272 / 1br – 733ft2 – Very Unique Amazing 1 Bdrm at the Mansion! Ask about our Specials!!!! (Washington DC) (more…)
The DC Concert Orchestra presents Portraits in Time, the last concert in our season themed A World Mosaic. The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15 minute intermission. DCCO commissioned a new work by DC composer Blair Goins. There will be interactive discussions with the composer Blair Goins at performance time and after the concert. Please join us afterwards to learn more about this exciting new work and the composer.
On the program:
3106 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Thanks to Nora for sending.
Ed. Note: Hush was briefly located near 14th and U Street, NW. Anyone know when the Apple Dream Shop (Tobacco/Vape) opened?
1914 9th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to mention a place that I think is deserving of a shout-out post during these difficult times – 1914 by Kolben. Needless to say, incredible, authentic northern Vietnamese good (more…)
Mona asks: “Do you know where in DC I could purchase freshly baked Siopao?”
Gigi’s Kitchen was recommend in Fort Washington, MD. Anyone know of places in D.C.?
1792 Columbia Road, NW
Taqueria al Lado is coming to the former home of Philly Steaks, briefly, and longtime former home to Mixtec.
Getting there. A peek in the window: (more…)
Yesterday there were 30,482 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
Ed. Note: The email from the Mayor’s office has not been released as of 11:15am, will update when it is issued. The following data has been issued on the Coronavirus DC website:
COVID-19 Surveillance
January 6, 2021:
Total Overall Number of Tests: 937,035*
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 366,027*
Total Positives: 30,750
Total Lives Lost: 808
Cleared from Isolation: 21,660
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Hospital Status Data
January 6, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 36
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 215
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 225
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 278
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 63
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,032
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 82%
DC Public Schools (DCPS) Data
January 6, 2021
DCPS Personnel Working In-Person
Total Number of Personnel Tested Positive: 52
Total Number of Personnel Currently in Quarantine: 27
DCPS Students Participating in In-Person Activities
Total Number of Students Tested Positive: 17
Total Number of Students Currently in Quarantine: 16