Back in October we learned that WeWork would be closing their location here. DC-3 sends the current scene: “old bridge mural has been painted over at Manhattan Laundry Laundry.” (more…)
Thanks to Lauren for sending the latest from henryd in Adams Morgan: (more…)
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Photo by angela n.
Please email your snow dog photos to [email protected] and let me know what neighborhood you are in. Thanks!
As the snow progresses please email your snow dogs to [email protected] and let me know what neighborhood you are in. Thanks! https://t.co/CTaxy5BzvY
— PoPville (@PoPville) December 16, 2020
At least this is what my daughters are screaming from downstairs but I’m ready to confirm, indeed it is snowing. A little.
Update: “IT’S STICKING!!”
Also awesome: (more…)
Show Mother’s Day love with a creative, fresh, flower arrangement from D.C. florist Volanni!
Michael Lanni, the artist behind these arrangements, puts intuitive care into each of his designs. As he likes to say, “This is our art, and flowers are the medium.”
Pick out the perfect Mother’s Day arrangement and place your order online. Volanni makes deliveries throughout the DMV. The deliveries can go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 8th-10th).
Mother’s Day is approaching fast on May 10th and flower availability is limited, so get your order in!
Yesterday there were 25,339 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Tuesday, December 15, 2020 includes 263 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 25,602.
The District reported no additional lives lost to COVID-19.
Tragically, 720 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
Photo by Vincent
From DC Water:
“DC Water will join a handful of wastewater treatment agencies across the country by participating in a broad, national evaluation of sewage to look for clues to COVID-19 infection hotspots.
The authority was recently accepted into the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services phase one program and samples will begin to be taken shortly.
David L. Gadis, DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, said he expects the study to provide valuable information to the federal and District government, to health professionals and to the broader community. (more…)
Columbia Heights Day is an annual neighborhood festival celebrating the vibrant community, culture, and small businesses of Columbia Heights. Now in its 18th year, the event features a lively mix of local vendors, live entertainment, and interactive activities for all ages—including face painting, tie-dye, karaoke, a dog costume contest, and more. Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and community right in the heart of Columbia Heights!
Thanks to Jeehye for sending this beauty from LeDroit Park yesterday. Our first specimen was located, miraculously, Sunday December 13th in Logan.
And in other non snow related news: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Earlier this morning, the Metropolitan Police Department was called to the 5th and Aspen St., NW, for the report of gunfire. During a canvass, members discovered several cartridge casings in the intersection of 5th and Aspen St., NW. No injuries have been reported at this time.
If you have any information regarding this incident please contact 202-727-9099.”
Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
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From an email:
“Washington National Cathedral will toll its bells 300 times on Tuesday, Dec. 15 starting at 5 p.m. ET, in memory of the 300,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
The Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, the Cathedral’s dean, also released this statement:
“We have reached the point in America where the death toll from COVID-19 for just one day was the equivalent of 16 fully loaded 737 jets falling from the sky. (more…)
Thanks to Dawn for sharing: “Bacon a statement? Some whimsical artist found the frame of an ancient alarm box on Capitol Hill and decided to ham it up.”