Downtown


courtesy Planet Word

From a press release:

“Today, Planet Word, a revolutionary museum dedicated to the power, beauty, and fun of language and to showing how words shape the human experience, opened its doors to the public. Housed in Washington, D.C.’s historic Franklin School, Planet Word is the world’s first voice-activated museum, featuring immersive galleries and exhibits that will engage visitors of all ages in experiencing words and language from a wide range of perspectives. General admission is free. (more…)


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  • Finished basement with terrazzo-look flooring

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/5.5BA contemporary semi-detached residence in Georgetown—all for $17.75M.
  • “Walk to RFK. Invest now for your future. Fabulous 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Capitol Hill rowhome with classic character and smart modern improvements.”
  • “Sitting on an extraordinary 10,479 square foot lot, nearly unheard of in the District, this property is zoned R-1B and offers both privacy and potential for a buyer looking for space, options, and long-term value.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “beautiful, fully renovated 2-unit with roof-top deck, one block off of H Street” and was “designed for and previously approved for condo conversion.”

Bloomingdale


courtesy Big Bear at 1700 1st Street, NW at R Street

From Big Bear:

“We are opening the patio for happy hour this Thursday with our new patio heaters, music, and a couple small focaccia pizzetta from our new oven.

We’ll have a few natural wine bottle specials, and a dinner option for take-home, or dine-in (al fresco). Tables are available on a “first-come” basis from 5m-9pm thurs-sat.


grocery stores


8th and H Street, NE

A liquor license application has been posted for Amazon Retail, LLC (almost certainly an Amazon Go):

“A market that will serve hot and cold meals, which includes salads, sandwiches, pizza, sushi, baked goods,and non-alcoholic beverages. The market is requesting a Tasting Permit.”

HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday through Saturday 7am – 12am”

Ed. Note: I’m also still keeping a close eye on the one coming to 14th Street/Logan Circle.


Helicopters


Photo by Laura Scalzo

From MPD (received 10/22):

“Upcoming Helicopter Flight Activity in Washington D.C.

The Department of Energy will be conducting low- altitude mapping within the District of Columbia this week October 19-23 and next week until October 28 (weather dependent). They will be utilizing a Bell 412 twin engine helicopter, 150-500 feet above ground level, at various hours and locations throughout the city.(more…)


Medical


Yesterday there were 16,498 total positives.

Ed. Note: Comments have been closed because the broken record has become redundant, at best. Please continue to wear a face covering when you leave home and get tested if you are not well or think you have been exposed.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, October 21, 2020 includes 39 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 16,537.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 642 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

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


Logan Circle


lower level 1608 14th Street, NW via Rice Market

Thanks to Ammie and AF for sending word about Rice Market. Rice’s website says:

“Since 2003, Rice Restaurant has been providing locals and visitors a unique Thai dining experience on 14th Street, NW Washington DC. Now it’s time for us to introduce Rice Market located in the basement level of our restaurant. Created and operated by the same business partners as Rice Restaurant, we hope that Rice Market becomes your one-stop shop for all Thai and Asian needs. (more…)


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