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Ruby
“This is Petey wondering what’s up with 95% of people. We live in Takoma Park MD.”
Photo by Caroline Angelo
“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I have optimistically decided to embark on our home renovation this fall. It is a big job and we anticipate having to move out. We would like to pull bids from a variety of well-regarded general contractors. I would like to ask about Black-owned construction firms. If any reader has a good recommendation, we would love to hear about it.”
This rental is located at 4314 12th Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3400 / 3br – 1470ft2 – 3 BR semi-detached home with den and sun rooms (Brookland) (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.
11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to A. for sending the update on the Roasted Bean Co. coming to the former Logan Circle liquor store:
“Heard from employees that this is opening next week! Too bad some idiot already defaced their beautiful mural…”
6th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Josh and Sara for sending the updated photos of the former Mr. P’s Ribs lot and soon to be Electric Cool-Aid. You can track some more of their progress (more…)
The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.
On the Program
801 O Street, NW courtesy Convivial
From a press release:
“Fusing some of the freshest summer ingredients with signature French culinary classics in honor of France’s national holiday – Bastille Day or La Fête Nationale Française (July 14th) – proud French native and Executive Chef/Owner Cedric Maupillier of Convivial is excited to invite Francophiles from near and far to indulge in their Provençal-inspired Bastille Day Picnic. (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14 year-old Relisha Rudd, who was last seen in the 1900 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Southeast, on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The incident was reported on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (more…)
via Events DC
Sweet. From Events DC:
“Broccoli City Lifestyle Group, the creators behind one of America’s largest independent music festivals, Broccoli City, announced today the launch of Park Up DC, a pop-up drive-in movie summer series, in partnership with Events DC.
The series will take place on the RFK Campus beginning Friday, July 17, 2020, at 7:30 PM, and will run through Sunday, October 31, 2020. (more…)
explore data here
Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 10,642 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, July 8, 2020 includes 37 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,679.
The District reported four additional COVID-19 related deaths.
· 58-year-old male
· 69-year-old female
· 70-year-old male
· 71-year-old male
Tragically, 568 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
The District has experienced four days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase Two.” (more…)
Photo by Beau Finley
Thanks to Samantha for sharing:
“not sure if this has already been circulated but if you donate blood with the Red Cross, they’ll do a free COVID antibody test! Just went yesterday to their location by the White House and only took about an hour!”
From the Red Cross:
“For a limited time, the American Red Cross will test all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies as an additional health service to our donors. This testing may provide critical insight into whether donors may have possibly been exposed to this coronavirus. The Red Cross is committed to helping others in meaningful ways during this pandemic. (more…)