From the National Zoo yesterday:
“Mei Xiang, our 22-year-old giant panda, continues to be a devoted mother. Our newborn cub has little fur and cannot regulate its own body temperature, so Mei Xiang cradles the cub to keep it warm.
We’re keeping an eye out for the cub’s black markings, which become visible after it turns 1 week old.”
“Dear PoPville,
I am a cofounder of an organization called Fuel the People which raises money to feed protestors through partnerships with local Black & POC-owned restaurants. Our mission is to nourish protestors while also supporting and uplifting local businesses. Since we started in June, we’ve fed over 16,000 protestors in DC & NY. We’re currently raising money to support protests commemorating the March on Washington throughout the upcoming weekend in DC, and would greatly appreciate it if you could share our GoFundMe.”
The Post reports:
“A civil rights rally timed to the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s seminal “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered in 1963 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, is expected to bring thousands to the same spot on Friday.
Headlined by the Rev. Al Sharpton, who will be joined by King’s eldest son, Martin Luther King III, and family members of several men and women who were killed by law enforcement officers, the demonstration will conclude a week of large-scale events in the nation’s capital, including days of protests and a fireworks display over the Washington Monument to mark the end of the Republican National Convention.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department would like to announce on Friday, August 28, 2020, the Commitment March: “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks,” along with other First Amendment demonstrations, will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with these events, there will be extensive street closures that motorists should take into consideration.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from approximately 12:00 am to 11:59 pm: (more…)
3125 Mt Pleasant Street, NW. Photo by Katherine Zhao
Do you believe in miracles?
Thanks to Katherine for sharing the good news: “It’s Monday and already a good week because the Raven in Mt. Pleasant reopened tonight.” (more…)
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 13,639 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Monday, August 24, 2020 includes 45 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,684.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 604 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…)
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Red Devils DC shares with us:
“Alright guys, the time has come to help out our beloved @lucky.bar.dc . They haven’t asked for us to do this, but @potockikevin has been going to watch matches there and talking with Paul, they are in a tough spot.
Ourselves, @capcityblues and DC Armoury have put our rivalries aside and we are doing some Lucky Bar merch to help raise some funds to go into their pocket. It won’t be much, but it’s a start.
We are starting with a Lucky Bar tee. Tees will be $25 each, 2 for $45 and 3 for $60. (more than that they will be $20 each). All sizes available (Small – 3XL). (more…)
Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.
1275 First Street, NE
In July we learned that Peet’s had permanently closed on 14th Street, NW just south of U Street and in Penn Quarter. Back in June we posted about the new Navy Yard spot closing too.
Evan reports: “I walked over and there’s a sign on the door now that says the closure is temporary, but the employee yesterday seemed to think otherwise.” (more…)
Photo by Amy
Amy reported just before 8pm last night: “super low military looking helicopter circled once over ~15th and Q NW about five minutes ago. Picture doesn’t do it justice – it was LOW. Any ideas?” (more…)
Photo by Bradley Joines
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“Dear PoPville,
There’s been lots of construction at the Convention center along 9th st. First an interior wall went up, and now an exterior one along the sidewalk. Any word on what this is?” (more…)
Thanks to Johnny Lee for sending from Trinidad: “Layers on Layers on Layers: Tomatoes, Cowhorn Peppers, and Fresno Chili’s! Already made 40 bottles of hot sauce!” (more…)