From the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“Veterinarians at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo detected tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound this morning, Aug. 14. It is too early to determine if the tissue is a completely viable developing fetus as there is the potential that the fetus could be resorbed. If the fetal tissue continues to develop, veterinarians estimate that Mei Xiang could give birth within the next few days.”
STAY TUNED.
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“Dear PoPville,
My boyfriend just received a random package of condoms in the mail from the DC Department of Public Health. A friend of ours also received a package of condoms last week. We think someone is playing a joke, but I wanted to check….have you heard of anyone else around DC getting random packages of condoms?”
Following news of Dunkin Donuts pumpkin spice lattes coming out next week…
Thanks to Kate for sending: “Halloween candy is out at Safeway in Petworth.”
To be clear, today is August 14th.
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601 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Thanks to Dylan for sending. Devon & Blakely opened here back in 2016.
8th and H Street, NE
Thanks to Nick for sending: “Following up on your past article about the Amazon Go coming to 14th street, an even larger (largest in the U.S.) one appears to be coming to the AVEC building at 8th and H street NE. Any news on when it may be opening up? Based on my quick peek inside it seems like much of the shelving is in place.” (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I have not received my DC tax return yet. I submitted on June 17. I did receive a letter from DC Government in late June about additional verification steps needed. I went to the website and completed all the steps. I have not received a payment or any further follow up from DC Government. Is anyone else experiencing this?”
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 13,024 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Thursday, August 13, 2020 includes 94 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,118.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 594 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…)
Thanks to Terry for sending these two beauts from Capitol Hill.
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G. reports from 16th and East Capitol around 7am: “It was gurgling from middle of their front yard.” (more…)
20th and S Street, NW
Readers started reporting around 10pm: “what is going on on 16th and V / Florida NW? Multiple cop cars on both corners plus back along 17th and Florida”
at 10:30pm:
“Just rode my bike through 18th and Columbia. Small fires on the road, newspaper boxes strewn throughout, heavy police presence. People were already gone west on Columbia.”
at 11:45pm:
“Protesters have been kettled at 18th and Willard for at least an hour. Whole block police taped off. Chants of “why are we being detained?” breaking out.”
at 12am:
“One protester in medical distress just taken away on a stretcher.”
18th and Willard St, NW
The Washington Post reported:
“Tysean Hoffman, of Alexandria, said the group of marchers numbered about 50 and began to march from Meridian Hill Park (also known as Malcolm X Park) toward the Third District police station and throughout Northwest Washington.
Some marchers lit fireworks, turned over trash cans and may have lit at least one trash can on fire, Hoffman said. But there was no damage to property and the marchers were otherwise peaceful.”
Updates when/if MPD/DC Gov releases more info.
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