City Kids

About the ZooLights Express Kicking Off Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:

“Fridays & Saturdays | Nov. 27 through Dec. 19 |6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

ZooLights will not be held on-site at the Zoo this year. Instead, the 24-foot ZooLights Express truck, festively decorated with light displays and featuring “Panda Claws,” will hit the road Nov. 27 to Dec. 19 and visit one Washington, D.C., ward each Friday and Saturday night from 6-8 p.m.”

See all the routes here.

Cait asks: “Beyond the 6-8 PM window, does anyone understand how this is working? Are they doing a loop?”

Zack replied: “Friends of the Zoo told @allinsea the truck will loop (even where the route isn’t a loop) more than once over the two hours.” (more…)

metro

Green Line “suspended between Columbia Heights & Gallery Place due to a police investigation at Shaw-Howard.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Victoria writes: “What on earth is happening at Shaw metro??”

From Metro: “UPDATED: Green Line Delay: Train service suspended between Columbia Heights & Gallery Place due to a police investigation at Shaw-Howard. Shuttle buses requested.”

“Green Line Alert: Gallery Place: Due to a police investigation at Shaw-Howard, shuttle buses located at 7th & F Street.”

Updates when/if more is known.

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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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Dupont Circle

Fire “Confined to street level pizza shop.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via DC Fire & EMS

David writes: “Sad to hear about the fire at Dupont Pizza. Glad it was contained and didn’t spread to the rest of the building including the apartments and 2nd Story Books!”

From DC Fire and EMS:

“Update Working Fire 2000 block P St NW. #DCsBravest have the fire under control. Confined to street level pizza shop. No extension above. Smoke being removed from upper floors. No injuries. Fire investigators on scene to determine cause.”

Event

Greek Fine Wine, Craft-Brew, and Spirits Tasting Event that Plants Trees!

Max's Tavern Tenley

4910 Wisconsin Ave NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20016

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Join us for an enjoyable evening tasting a wide variety of wines, spirits, craft brews, and other beverages from the Land of the Hellenes… all to benefit the trees! We have brought together an impressive collection of brands that are committed to sustainability, and a splendid time is guaranteed for all.

ForestPlanet is a 501(c)3 organization that supports large scale, low cost-per-tree reforestation efforts all over the world. We help plant trees where they bring the most benefit to the region’s soil, habitat, the global environment, and local communities.

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Dear PoPville

Experiences getting COVID-19 testing results recently

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Vincent

C_brescia asked yesterday: “Are some/many people experiencing delays in getting back their COVID-19 testing results?”

Most early replies tend to be between 2-5 days.

Amanda (and others) recommend: “Make an account on labcorp…you get the results as soon as they come in, rather than waiting for them to report to dc health, then dc health reporting it to you.”

Though Phil notes: “I did that, and it’s hit-or-miss in terms of timing. LabCorp doesn’t always beat DC Health by that much, if at all.”

Medical

November 26 Coronavirus Data Posted: 20,937

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 20,736 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Thursday, November 26, 2020 includes 201 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 20,937.

The District reported no additional lives lost to COVID-19.

Tragically, 677 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

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

Crime

Update on Double Shooting in Woodley Park on Thanksgiving Morning, Homicide Confirmed by MPD

By Prince Of Petworth


2900 block of Connecticut Ave, NW next to the Zoo

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, November 26, 2020, in the 2900 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 9:29 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, members located an adult male inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Members located an additional adult male victim in the hallway, suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)

Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


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Announcement

Astro Jump Now Offers Trackless Train Rentals in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia & Maryland

By Astro Jump of Metro DC

Astro Jump of Metro DC now offers trackless train rentals for events across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.

The trackless train is available for school events, festivals, corporate events, and private parties, and can operate on parking lots, roads, and other paved surfaces. The train includes four passenger cars that comfortably fit both children and adults, making it a versatile attraction for a wide range of event types.

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