Photo by Pablo Raw
“Dear PoPville,
I’m sure I’m not the only one who invested in a new (portable, wood-burning) firepit for the yard to make at-home distancing more tolerable this season.
A few questions for the community, since I didn’t see anything recent on the subject:
Any recommendations for where to purchase firewood? (more…)
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 two volunteers who compile these pets weekly from local shelters.
Oreo is a work in progress. You know the type, shy at first, jumps at noises? Once you give him a chance to warm up to you and your home, he is an affectionate and playful youngster that will cuddle up next to you, and sleep on your feet and try to catch them through the blankets. He has the softest meow and when his foster mom asks him if he wants food, he follows her into the kitchen and lets her know, yes, he has a rumbly tummy and is ready for dinner!
Just 6 years old, this boy will come when you call him, and will head butt you until you pet him. Oreo enjoys looking out a sunny window at the squirrels that run around the deck, and playing with his ball-in-circle toy. Because he takes a while to get comfortable and warm up to someone, we recommend he be a solo cat in a quieter home.
You can find Oreo on Instagram at #adoptoreo
To learn more about Oreo, email [email protected].
Rubble is a love bug with white markings on the tips of his paws as sweet as his personality! Rubble is approximately 2-3 years old, is great with kids and loves people! He is a seasoned athlete and loves to play fetch. He is generous with his kisses and loves to sit on your lap, and will make a fantastic companion for one lucky adopter!
To learn more about Rubble, email [email protected].
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Beginning Monday, October 5, the hours at the District’s public COVID-19 testing sites will be adjusted. The updated schedule is below.
Judiciary Square – F Street, NW between 4th and 5th Streets, NW (walk-up only)
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (more…)
Expect more from your wine club. For just $75, we give you three bottles each month of the hard-to-find wines poured at the coolest restaurants in the country, not excess production jug wine with a custom label slapped on. We’ve been named the best wine club in America, and we’re right in your backyard.
This rental is located at 5th Street NW near M Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,400 / 3br – 1600ft2 – Historic Rowhouse for Rent (Mt. Vernon Square/Chinatown) (more…)
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.
“Dear PoPville,
I just had the worst experience with an uber (Thursday night). I requested an Uber XL to pick me up from a baan siam and drop me home. The uber arrived opened the the trunk of his car. I asked him to flip down the back seat so we could get my wheelchair in. The driver said okay, got in his car and drove away canceling the trip. (more…)
Once a year we open the warehouse just for you.
Inside: a designer-curated mix of expressive new pieces and vintage finds on sale up to 75% off from the Lisa & Leroy collection.
Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
A few folks have been writing in: “I noticed that work has started on the interior of the old Slim’s Diner in Petworth. Any idea of what is going to open in its place?”
A few weeks ago Eater DC reported:
“The chef behind one of the most respected barbecue joints in the D.C. area will turn his attention to fried chicken buckets, chicken wings, and chicken sandwiches at a new restaurant coming to Petworth’s main drag later this year. (more…)
via Smithsonian’s National Zoo
From the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“Yesterday morning, giant panda Mei Xiang stepped out of the den, and the panda team retrieved her 6-week-old cub for another quick checkup. During last week’s exam, the cub largely napped through the process. That was not the case with this exam–the cub was wide awake, alert and very vocal while we took its measurements! It weighed 1.66 kilograms (3.6 pounds) and measured 14 inches from nose to tail tip. Its abdominal girth remained steady at 12.5 inches.
One new and exciting development is that the cub’s eyes are beginning to open! They will be fully open around 8 weeks of age. (more…)
Thanks to David for sending: “I know your great garden haul is done for the year, but you’ve got to give props for those who grow exotic fruits in the area whose fruit ripens very late (or in the case of the bananas, probably not at all). Here you see an Asian prickly citrus from 10th and N; passion fruit from 11th and N; bananas at 10th and Blagden Alley and pomegranates also at 11th and N.” (more…)
1201 U Street, NW above Archipelago (formerly The Islander)
The Dailey Method opened in January 2016.
Thanks to Kirsten (and others) for sharing the news:
“Another one of my favorite workout studios bites the dust” (more…)
Yesterday there were 15,358 total positives.
Ed. Note: Comments have been closed because the broken record has become grating, 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 Thursday, October 1, 2020 includes 65 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 15,423.
The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death.
· 73-year-old male
Tragically, 629 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
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.