Thanks to Andre for sending from Shaw: “So much flavor in these babies!”
Please send your hauls to [email protected] and let me know what neighborhood it was grown in. Entries will be accepted through Labor Day weekend.
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 11,858 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Monday, July 27, 2020 includes 87 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 11,945.
The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death.
· 58-year-old male
Tragically, 583 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…)
Photo by John Sonderman
“Dear PoPville,
Not wanting to wear a mask? then please read my experience with COVID symptoms. I arrived at the emergency room at 1:30 PM in the afternoon and was told that there were no beds and there was a shortage of doctors due to critical patients arriving by ambulances. I would not get to see a doctor until 12:55 AM; nearly 12 hours later. After describing my symptoms to the doctor, a quick blood test that revealed an issue with my liver, then a CAT scan of my liver showed a blood clot. The conclusion was that I had COVID. I would have to wait several hours for a bed in the COVID unit. During my wait, I was given a COVID test. A bed opened up around 5 AM where I was transported to the COVID unit. Six hours later the COVID test showed that I was COVID negative but that I did have COVID anti-bodies meaning somewhere along the line I was exposed to COVID.
Inside my body, some infection had gone wild and the source of that infection has yet to be found. Though I was COVID negative, I did possess some of the COVID symptoms which I wish to share with you readers so you’d understand the experience I endured. When you read about COVID symptoms, there will be a mention of headaches, body aches, chills, fever, and sweats all of which I possessed. When you read the list, it sounds routine as if one had the flu but now let me described what those words actually mean: (more…)
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Through May 11th Silver Mirror is offering a Mother’s Day special with $100 Off $500 gift card purchases at SilverMirror.com.
Photo by RegulusX
Thanks to RegulusX for sharing with us last night: “Outside Capitol building, long line around supreme court building on the 2nd street NE”
CNN reported: “Members of the public will be able to pay tribute to the late Georgia Democrat during select times later in the day on Monday and throughout the day Tuesday as his body lies in state at the top of the East Front Steps of the Capitol. The public will be permitted to file past in the Capitol’s East Plaza. Members of the public will be asked to adhere to social-distancing and DC mask guidelines.” (more…)
Photo by Keith
DC Fire and EMS updated at 9:32pm Monday night: “The Manhole fire in the 1500 block of Eckington Pl. NE is out. Incident turned over to @PepcoConnect. #DCsBravest have cleared the scene.”
Students, parents, caregivers, siblings and Hardy staff are all invited to join us for Hardy Middle School’s annual 5K run. ALL abilities are welcome – walkers, runners, and joggers. The race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Hardy has partnered with Fletcher’s Cove Parkrun for this race.
7th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks for indulging me. Thanks to all who sent word: “Not sure if this 7 eleven is closed for good or just boarded up for some reason – 7th and Rhode Island across from the Shaw library.”
On June 24th this 7 Eleven suffered a fire. Updates when there is any progress on the space.
Photo by Pablo Raw
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Photo by Colin Etnire
Colin was first to report just after 6:30pm:
“there was this loud explosion on eckington and florida followed by this plume of ominous smoke…anyone know what’s up? DCFD was already on the scene when it happened.”
AK writes: “Not great lighting but more of the fire next to the Sirius XM building. I called 911 about 20 minutes ago [7:14pm] when I heard/saw a manhole explosion that caused a surge that killed my computer/tv/lights. It’s gotten bigger since then.”
Brianna reported: “Man hole exploded just north of the Wendy’s at NY and Florida Ave. Florida Ave is blocked off with a huge fire response. Several manhole covers flew very high up and came crashing down on several vehicles (one severely damaged vehicle to the far right of the photo). Active fire pictured to the far left next to the tree”
From DCFD:
“Update manhole Fire 1500 block Eckington Pl. NE. #DCsBravest are conducting a precautionary evacuation of the building housing Sirius XM studios, directly adjacent to burning manhole. @PepcoConnect advises they have cut power to the affected feeder & fire seems to be subsiding.” (more…)
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Huge followup to the news that Firehook will be closing July 30th. Well this could be a huge score for nearby Italian restaurant Al Volo at 3417 Connecticut Ave, NW. Thanks to ANC Commissioner Beau Finley for passing on this letter the landlords. Looks like huge things are in the works: (more…)