Thanks to Emma for sending yesterday:
“I came across a weird little scene near the Washington monument. Two naked people had chained themselves to a tree and had to be cut loose by the fire department. Not sure how the puppies were involved but they were cute.”
The videos: (more…)
Thanks to N. for sending: “This pup braved the heat as part of a birthday bike ride, along with a caravan of bicycles with balloons. 14th & R St NW, July 18.”
*This series will feature any pets in a backpack/bag. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not.
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 11,339 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Monday, July 20, 2020 includes 88 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 11,427.
The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death.
· 55-year-old male
Tragically, 580 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Based on updated data, DC Health has determined that the District has experienced six days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase Two. That data is represented in the chart below.” (more…)
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MPD reported at 5:22am: “Alert: Shooting at 14th & Taylor St, NW. No lookout.”
A reader tells us it happened around 5am and that there is a Homicide team on the scene.
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in the 4100 block of 14th Street, Northwest. (more…)
This is devastating for the neighborhood, especially following the recent closure of the Uptown movie theater across the street. This Firehook had been open here since 1997. Not much to add beyond beyond Roric’s initial report: “Nooooooooooo”
3411 Connecticut Ave, NW
Firehook’s announcement: (more…)
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.
I always just think of Karaoke but this looks great. Anyone take a taste? (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“Due to dangerously hot temperatures, the District’s public COVID-19 testing sites will operate on a modified schedule on Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22. Firehouse testing locations will remain closed. Residents are still encouraged to call their health care providers if they are in need of a test.
Tuesday, July 21 Public COVID-19 Testing Schedule
UDC-CC Bertie Backus Campus site (5171 South Dakota Avenue, NE), 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Judiciary Square site (F Street, NW between 4th and 5th Streets, NW), 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 22 Public COVID-19 Testing Schedule
Anacostia site (2241 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE), 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Judiciary Square site (F Street, NW between 4th and 5th Streets, NW), 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
No appointment is needed to get tested at the District’s public testing sites.
Additionally, (more…)
From the Nationals:
“The Washington Nationals are thrilled to announce that Nats super-fan, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has accepted our invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day, Thursday, July 23.
Dr. Fauci has been a true champion for our country during the Covid-19 pandemic and throughout his distinguished career, so it is only fitting that we honor him as we kick off the 2020 season and defend our World Series Championship title.”
Thanks to John for passing on: “I know there have been lots of questions about registration and such at the DMV. This DMV update also includes a letter to take with you when traveling outside DC and show you are still compliant. DC DMV Credential Extension Update
07182020_DMV_credential extension update (PDF)”
Also from the DMV:
“Today, the DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) announced the Rhode Island Service Center located at 2350 Washington Place, NE will be closed indefinitely beginning Monday, August 10, 2020. The closure is in response to an increased staffing shortage at that location. (more…)