Medical

September 15 Coronavirus Data Posted: 14,743

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 14,687 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Tuesday, September 15, 2020 includes 56 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 14,743.

The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death.

· 80-year-old male

Tragically, 617 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The community spread chart is subject to fluctuation because the data is based on symptom onset date. As national demand for testing increases and results take longer to come back in DC and across the country, DC Health has identified a need to increase the reporting lag time by four days to reduce volatility in the data. The most recent data reflects an increase in community spread. To ensure this graph accurately reflects the most recent data, the community spread count is being paused as these adjustments are made.” (more…)

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“partial building collapse at 14th and Shepherd NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Greg Hughes

Greg writes around 7pm last night: “looks like a partial building collapse at 14th and Shepherd NW. No one hurt but a lot of smoke and banging”


Photo by Amanda Becker

Amanda writes: “a building just COLLAPSED on 14 & Shepherd NW. police on scene. Was not intentional. No workers present.”


Photo by DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS reported: “Structural collapse 14th & Shepherd Sts NW. significant collapse of corner building under construction. No injuries. Initial search negative. Request search K-9 for further search. Notifying @dcra @DC_HSEMA and utilities.”

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Another Smoky Sunrise and Sunset and Check Out D.C. (and Baltimore) from Space

By Prince Of Petworth

mfcheem sends around 7:30am. “Looks fake but it’s the real deal”

And before we get back to the sun – check this shot out from the International Space Station:


Photo via @Space_Station

“Like two galaxies swirling near each other, Washington, D.C. (left) and Baltimore, Maryland, are pictured during a night pass from the station.” (more…)

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Bloomingdale

Reports of Shots Fired in Brightwood Park, Bloomingdale and Columbia Heights. Armed Carjacking near Union Station around 7:15pm

By Prince Of Petworth


5th and Kennedy Street, NW

Readers started to report around 11pm Tuesday night (follow @PoPville on twitter if interested in getting the real time reports):

“Shooting at 5th and Kennedy. Sounded like at least 7 shots.”

and in Bloomingdale around 11:15pm:

“multiple large caliber gunshots (6+) heard in #BloomingdaleDC south of Adams, west of Flagler”

“A dozen bangs then pause and 10 more? Hopefully not more gunshots in the Channing/1st area?”

“Just heard what sounded like gunshots by 2nd and W NW.”

“Heard it too. That was a lot of shots. Like 20+ from what I heard. Back and forth.” (more…)

Announcement

The Most Parisian Evening in Washington D.C. at the French Embassy 🇫🇷

By French American Chamber of Commerce

🗼 The Most Parisian Evening in Washington D.C.

You’re invited to one of the most exclusive evenings Washington D.C. has ever seen, a night where the Embassy of France transforms into the heart of Paris. Midnight in Paris blends French elegance, world-class gastronomy, and unforgettable energy, without leaving D.C. Not just an event. An experience reserved for those who appreciate the finest things in life.

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Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Diane Krauthamer

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Event

Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (BlackRock Center For The Arts)

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12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Mount Pleasant

DC Fire and EMS “on scene with approximately 5 pedestrians struck” by car in Mount Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth


18th and Newton St, NW

Update from DC Fire and EMS: “Update pedestrians struck 18th & Newton Streets NW. #DCsBravest transporting 2 children and 2 adults to area hospitals. All have serious or potentially critical injuries. No additional patients.”

Reader reports: “Car went up on sidewalk. Driver fled.”

Another reader reports: “a car appears to have lost control on the corner of 18th and Newton NW. Kids were hurt, stroller crumpled. Police and ambulance on the scene. Very scary.” (more…)

wildlife

Today in Hawks around Town – a 10 pointer, so many hawks and an owl!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Andrew for sending from Wesley Heights: “10 pointer! His drinking buddy had already moved down the alley.”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

So many awesome hawks I’ve been meaning to share: (more…)

gardening

Great Garden Haul Vol. 40

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Tessa and Gabe for sending this great haul from Brookland.

Entries for 2020 garden hauls are now closed. Thanks to all who entered. We’ll be continuing to publish all entries we received through Labor Day. The 2021 garden haul competition will launch around May!

Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share 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.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

“Goose from Columbia Heights”

“Moose (Van Ness/Forest Hills)

That face you make when the dog park finally opens back up again.”

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