Medical

December 4 Coronavirus Data Posted: 22,872

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 22,480 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Friday, December 4, 2020 includes 392 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 22,872.

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

· 65-year-old female
· 66-year-old female

Tragically, 695 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

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

Holiday

“Wunder Garten’s 4th Annual WINTERFEST celebration returns”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Brandon Bayton courtesy Wunder Garten (1101 First Street. NE)

From an email:

“This week Wunder Garten’s 4th Annual WINTERFEST celebration returns.  It begins on Friday, December 4, and will run through December 20.  We have an amazing lineup.  In addition to our 13K square foot space of outdoor socially distant space, firepits, cozy cabanas, seasonal beers, and  hot beverages, this is weekend’s program includes: (more…)

Columbia Heights

“Bold Package Theft in Broad Daylight”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Brazen package theft occurred in a Columbia Heights at 3:15pm today (Thursday.) One woman was observed approaching the home with her cart, presumably loaded with other stolen packages, to take a stack of packages from the front door which had been delivered by FedEx just a few minutes earlier. A man appears to be accompanying her, and serving as a lookout while she acquires the packages. Two individuals with similar physical descriptions have been previously seen in the immediate area at night searching for packages left on porches overnight.”

Ed. Note: Historically, package theft always increase as we approach the holidays. Try to pay particularly close attention to delivery alerts if you get them.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a gorgeous flower arrangement from Volanni

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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!

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Zoo

Hello Baby Panda Xiao Qi Ji, Congrats on taking your first steps!!

By Prince Of Petworth


via Smithsonian’s National Zoo

From Smithsonian’s National Zoo:

“If you tuned in to the Giant Panda Cam on Thanksgiving, you may have spotted a very special moment. At 3 months and 5 days old, Xiao Qi Ji took his first steps! That morning, he rested just outside the den while his mother Mei Xiang slept inside. After months of practice, he positioned all four feet beneath him and took a few wobbly steps toward her before toppling over.”

To the video! (more…)

Announcement

Pamper Yourself at Luxie Spa in Capitol Hill

By Luxie Spa

In a city where everyone seems to be moving at a hundred miles an hour, finding a moment of calm can feel like a luxury. At Luxie Spa, tucked into the heart of Capitol Hill, that luxury is intentional.

Luxie Spa has become one of D.C.’s most talked-about destinations for those who want more than a routine beauty appointment. Combining high-end technique with a personalized touch — creates an experience that feels both indulgent and deeply restorative.

Go to Pamper Yourself at Luxie Spa in Capitol Hill Read more
Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix – AdoPtville

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share for the regular fix please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. AdoPtville is run by a volunteer who compiles these pets weekly from local shelters.

Cornelius is a go-with-the-flow kind of dog. He is the kind of buddy who enjoys very leisurely walks and doesn’t mind you hitting the snooze button a few times in the morning. He is a gentleman at home – doesn’t bark, beg or chew on anything. He loves spending time with his people, enjoys pets, and is very loyal. He’s even made friends with the neighbor’s dog. Cornelius is having a little trouble to city life and all of its bustle, so he needs a home in a quiet suburb with a fenced back yard. He is gaining confidence outside, though unexpected noises and unfamiliar people can startle him. He recovers pretty quickly and will continue on his merry way. Slow, calm introductions will warm Cornelius up to new people and get his tail wagging. Cheese and other treats are the great motivators for those walks later in the day. Cornelius is a sweet, low-key dog who will stand by you and love you without limits. Apply today to meet this heart of gold fella.

To learn more about Cornelius, click here.

Monica is a pretty little kitty whose positive qualities are almost too numerous to list (but we tried above). She’s a gentle soul who has both quiet and playful sides. Monica likes to sleep during the day, so if you work from home you won’t even notice she’s around (no loud meowing during your Zoom meetings), but when you’re ready to sit and watch a movie in the evening, she’ll be quick to curl up and keep you company. When you turn in, Monica will be ready for more sleep and will happily join you in your bed.

Monica gets along with other cats, primarily ignoring them. When she’s in a playful mood, she likes to play with you and with catnip scented toys more than with other felines. Apply now to meet Monica — she is such a lovely lady! To learn more about Monica, click here.

Dear PoPville

“volunteering and donating in DC during the pandemic?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Could you do a thread on volunteering in DC during the pandemic?”


Photo by Miki Jourdan

“Dear PoPville,

For my best friends Christmas present I would like to donate new toys and a gift card to a DC family in need. We are both born and raised in DC and find ourselves very blessed during this tumultuous scary time. Do you know of a family or where I can find out how to do this?”

Another reader asks:

“Every year around thanksgiving you normally post about an organization that is donating handmade cards to the Veterans home in DC. I didn’t see the post this year, but thought maybe I’d missed it. I’ve been making cards off/on since Halloween because well, the pandemic and would love to donate them if I can find out where I should send them.”

Ed. Note: Regarding the Armed Forces Retirement Home the organizer tells me: “Base is on lock down so no delivery allowed and there was some back and forth about whether or not the staff could deliver but the risk of cards bringing in germs with unknown data on how long the virus can live on surfaces means.. no card drive.
The pandemic strikes again!!!!! Next year!”

Dear PoPville

“Dupont Dog Park Screamer”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve lived in the Dupont Circle area for a few years an recently relocated to near the dog park on New Hampshire. In the past month there’s been a man who screams, yells, sings, slams objects outside at all hours of the day continuing for hours at a time. Some of the time he’s yelling pretty obscene stuff (I’m writing this at 3:30 AM and it’s been full-fledged for eight hours ). Maybe other neighbors feel the same, but I’m nervous to launch a noise complaint as he seems very agitated and I’m not sure how MPD would handle this. He seems like he’s in need of some urgent mental health or substance abuse care. (more…)

Architecture

Phari’s Photos – LeDroit Park Beauty

By Prince Of Petworth

Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.

This stunning 11-bedroom, 11-bathroom Victorian mansion was designed by architect James H. McGill (not the character from Better Call Saul) as one of the original 64 unique houses built in Le Droit Park in 1870s. (more…)

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