This rental is located at 1st and S Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1650 / 1br – 750ft2 – Bloomingdale One-Bedroom English Basement Apartment For Rent 9/1 (Bloomingdale) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Last weekend our showers, etc backed up. The plumber was only able to clear the sewer line to the street by using a larger-than-usual snake. See the picture of the tree root that was pulled out. The tree is between the street and the public sidewalk. The tree root is under the public sidewalk. Is the city responsible for fixing this? If yes, who do I contact? What experiences have people had in this type of issue.”
Ed. Note: I am dealing with almost exactly the same issue and believe I need to contact DC Water. Has anyone else gone through this situation?
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share a quick story of gratitude tonight. I had dinner at a friends house in Mt. Pleasant tonight, and when I got in my car to leave, I realized I had a very flat tire. My friend and I were deciding whether I should just leave it or if I could make it home safely to Petworth and deal with it tomorrow. I opted for the latter, but drove only a half a block when it became obvious that I could not drive with this tire. I pulled over on Monroe, on the East side of 16th, and a man named Ralph stopped to ask if I needed help. He pulled over and he began to help put on my spare, but it was rough getting the tire off. Two other guys, Pedro and Juan, came upon the scene, (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.
“It’s about 3 inches in diameter.”
“Dear PoPville,
We discovered what we think is a small sinkhole on our front lawn. Anyone have any experience in dealing with this on their property? My googling says that you should call your insurance company first, and that some policies might cover the cost of an assessment of the issue. Does anyone have any recommendations on companies/engineers that assess sinkholes?”
“The namesake Fight Club Sandwich/ Photo Credit- Maya Fiellin”
From a press release:
“Chef Andrew Markert, the fearless leader behind Beuchert’s Saloon, is sending the Capitol Hill restaurant “on vacation for a while” beginning on August 16th and Fight Club will take over on August 19th, serving his off-the-wall but totally on-point sandwiches, snacks and boozy punches. Fight Club will sling Markert’s anything-but-traditional take on classic sandwiches and his personal favorite snacks paired with whimsical punches dreamed up by beverage director Mackenzie Conway. Fight Club will offer carry out, delivery and fast casual service with outdoor seating at its Capitol Hill home base. (more…)
Join us for an enjoyable evening tasting a wide variety of wines, spirits, craft brews, and other beverages from the Land of the Hellenes… all to benefit the trees! We have brought together an impressive collection of brands that are committed to sustainability, and a splendid time is guaranteed for all.
ForestPlanet is a 501(c)3 organization that supports large scale, low cost-per-tree reforestation efforts all over the world. We help plant trees where they bring the most benefit to the region’s soil, habitat, the global environment, and local communities.
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Photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
On Saturday August 1st, our roommate went into cardiac arrest while on a run near the intersection of 13th and Mass. Ave. NW. A woman in the area immediately began performing CPR and flagged down authorities. He is currently in the hospital and recovering because of this hero. His family and friends would like to express their gratitude to the individual who saved his life. If you know who this hero is, please contact (203)-308-3254 or [email protected]. Thank you and well wishes to all!” (more…)
Photo by Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
I thought it would be useful to share this news with the community about research on the effectiveness of various types of masks, specifically how ineffective, and actually worse than no mask at all, a neck gaiter may be. Here is an article from the Post discussing the research:
“In a recently published study, the researchers unveiled a simple method to evaluate the effectiveness of various types of masks, analyzing more than a dozen different facial coverings ranging from hospital-grade N95 respirators to bandanas. Of the 14 masks and other coverings tested, the study found that some easily accessible cotton cloth masks are about as effective as standard surgical masks, while popular alternatives such as neck gaiters made of thin, stretchy material may be worse than not wearing a mask at all.“
I know these are in common usage, especially with people exercising (including myself). I think people taking the effort to wear the neck gaiter in the first place are trying to be responsible, so kudos to that, but, as Bill Nye says, “…now you know”.”
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 12,807 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Monday, August 10, 2020 includes 89 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 12,896.
The District reported two additional COVID-19 related deaths.
· 35-year-old female
· 55-year-old male
Tragically, 593 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 Caroline for sending some joy from Grant Circle last night.
Double Shooting at 9th and Kennedy Street NW around 9:30pm last night, a 17 year old has been killed
via google maps
Readers reported: “huge police presence at Georgia and Kennedy. Caution tape up. Man taken into ambulance. Any word?”
“10 shots fired at 9:33pm – I think on 9th between Kennedy and Longfellow.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, August 10, 2020, in the 5500 block of 9th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 9:34 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene until being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Additionally, officers located a second victim, an adult male, suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)