Medical

July 13 Coronavirus Data Posted: 10,946

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 10,906 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Monday, July 13, 2020 includes 40 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,946.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 568 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…)

wildlife

In hopes of turning the day around, look at this magnificent mallard!! Have we a new White Whale species?

By Prince Of Petworth

Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Last Christmas Tree in Town.

Thanks to Athena for sending:

“Saw this little guy on my walk this morning in the park at McPherson! Looks like an albino mallard? I don’t know enough about birds to know though.”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

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Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Pablo Raw

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Food Truck

Red Hook Lobster Pound DC’s Food Trucks For Sale on Craigslist

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo of Red Hook Lobster Roll by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

Oh wow, Red Hook Lobster Pound DC’s Food Truck launched with HUGE excitement back in August 2010. Flashback:

“lines were forming by 11am. They sold out (after an additional resupply) by 3pm. Ah lobster rolls.”

What a ride!! Seriously.

Thanks to Michelle Goldchain for sharing the news with us on Saturday:

“Looks like @LobstertruckDC is leaving the food truck game!”

Red Hook Lobster Pound DC’s Facebook says: “Guess What? We’re selling our Food Trucks and all the goodies that go along with a food truck business!”

The Craigslist ad says:

“Great way to start your mobile business or expand your existing restaurant/catering business in a small or big way!

1) 2002 Freightliner MT-45 diesel with 202,802 miles. $25,900/OBO
2) 2001 Freightliner MT-45 diesel with 181,372 miles. $35,900/OBO

Both trucks have been successfully operating in DC, Arlington, Fairfax and Alexandria for over 10 years and have clean titles. (more…)

Petworth

Today in Hawks around Town – Turtles are Trending

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Adam for sharing:

“I just rescued a good sized and energetic snapping turtle from a lane of Piney Branch, just short of Arkansas. Is it odd, being a creature of Rock Creek, that it had barnacles on the shell?”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Bars

Service Bar Brews Up a Little Patio Action Across the Street

By Prince Of Petworth


Vermont and U Street, NW

Ah cool! Their Facebook page had an announcement for an event July 7:

“Itching for an excuse to drink outside? #DC, you’re in luck!

We’re teaming up with #60studios for a Patio Powerhour Party, where you can vibe out to an hour-long visual powerhour of 60 music video clips, played at a quick pace & projected on the brick wall, in our beautiful cocktail garden. (more…)

Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

“This cutie is named Liván Hernandez (yes, after former Washington National, Liván Hernandez), taking complete ownership of our couch during quarantine! We live in Mount Vernon Triangle by the convention center!”

“This Belle. She is living her best dog life in Crestwood during the pandemic.”

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