fire

“We’re raising money to help them out as many expenses as possible over the coming months.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via FB “Raising money for families displaced by house fire at 1st Place NE”

Thanks to Daria for sharing the fundraiser:

“Several of my dear friends including and their 4 year old daughter, as well as our amazing friend Tony have been displaced by the large fire that took place early on Friday morning at 1st Pl NE. Giselle, who is an incredible friend and pediatric PT (and known as Gafanhota to her capoeira community), had to jump from a 3rd story window and suffered a broken pelvis, vertebrae, and arm. Both the Green family and Tony have been displaced by this event and are without the vast majority of their belongings due to smoke damage. We’re raising money to help them out as many expenses as possible over the coming months.” (more…)

Restaurants

Black Restaurant Week Continues Through November 15th. “a great opportunity for DC residents to support these businesses safely by ordering ‘to-go’ and dine-in”

By Prince Of Petworth

Check out the 2020 DMV Black Restaurant Week Participating Food Businesses here.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“This week, the Bowser Administration will celebrate DMV Black Restaurant Week with the co-founders of DMV Black Restaurant Week (Furard Tate, Dr. Erinn Rucker, and Andra “AJ” Johnson). Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaimed November 8-15 as DMV Black Restaurant Week in Washington, DC, encouraging the community to support restaurants and foodservice providers. The Bowser Administration will highlight how Black-owned restaurants and foodservice providers supported the community by providing meals to seniors and first responders during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

“Black-owned restaurants and foodservice providers have been disproportionally affected by the onset COVID-19, and DMV Black Restaurant Week is a great opportunity for DC residents and visitors to support these businesses safely by ordering ‘to-go’ and dine-in,” said Shawn Townsend, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Nightlife and Culture.

DMV Black Restaurant Week’s mission is to support and sustain Black-owned businesses in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry through professional development and continuing education. (more…)

H Street NE

“Stable Welcomes Guests Back to Its Dining Room Transformed with Private Ski Chalets In Lieu of Tables on 11/12”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Private chalets at Stable // Photo Credit- Amanda Hoey”

From Stable (1324 H Street, NE):

“DC’s only authentic Swiss restaurant, Stable, will welcome guests back to their H Street home on November 12 for the first time since mid-March with a transformed dining room that will transport guests to wintertime in Switzerland. In lieu of traditional tables, five individual ski chalets – each with their own walls and vented roof overhangs- will create separation and privacy between individual parties. Guests opting to dine in chalets will be seated in the back room of the restaurant. The front will remain the base of Stable’s carry out operation and to-go market featuring bread and pastries baked fresh daily as well as Swiss wine, beer and specialty cocktails. A window perch opening on to H Street will also accommodate one party and, for the first time, Stable will add outdoor dining on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant as well as that of their neighbor, Atlas Vet. (more…)

Medical

November 9 Coronavirus Data Posted: 18,173

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 18,087 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Monday, November 9, 2020 includes 86 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 18,173.

The District reported two additional COVID-19 related deaths.

· 72-year-old female
· 83-year-old male

Tragically, 657 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

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

Event

Profs & Pints DC: Artemis II and Beyond

Penn Social

801 E St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20004

Website

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.

Go to Profs & Pints DC: Artemis II and Beyond Read more
Library

“The DC Public Library has selected DC Central Kitchen, in partnership with Occasions Catering and Chef José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup, to provide food and catering services for the modernized Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Anna Meyer via DCPL

From the DC Public Library:

“The DC Public Library has selected DC Central Kitchen, in partnership with Occasions Catering and Chef José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup, to provide food and catering services for the modernized Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. As part of managing the building’s café, meeting and special event spaces, the group will offer District residents hospitality-sector apprenticeship opportunities.

The $211 million Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library modernization added two new spaces: a 4,300 sq. ft. ground-level café connected to a new outdoor garden space and a new fifth floor that features a 14,900-square-foot rooftop, event space and catering kitchen. (more…)

Brightwood Park

7:50pm Shooting in Brightwood Park, Victim reportedly a Bystander

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at approximately 7:50pm, Fourth District officers responded to the sounds of gunshots in the 800 block of Farragut Street, NW. Upon their arrival, they discovered a victim suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where the victim was treated for their injuries.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”

A reader reports: “There was a drive-by shooting tonight at 9th Street NW and Farragut. A neighbor standing nearby was shot. Thank goodness she will be ok. She’s my neighbor. Was just outside with her husband chatting with another neighbor when a car drive by and fired on the block. They all hit the deck. (We live nearby and heard the shots). “

Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Vincent

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Announcement

Top 5 and Climbing: Local Child Needs Votes to Reach #1 in Jr. Ranger Contest Group Phase

By Tiffany Lavinder

Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.

The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.

Go to Top 5 and Climbing: Local Child Needs Votes to Reach #1 in Jr. Ranger Contest Group Phase Read more
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