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Kat shares with us over the weekend: “In case anyone was wondering how the fourth year of construction at Hains Point pool is going”
Kinza asks: “I am looking for adult swimming lessons in DC, I live in SW but I have a car so I’m able to travel. Any leads will be appreciated.”
Collective Impact asks: “Any suggestions for where you can swim outdoors in the extended DC area?”
Some early responses: (more…)
This rental is located at 1301 15th St NW near Rhode Island Ave NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1560 / 420ft2 – ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS CENTER WITH WI-FI, CEILING FANS (Logan/DuPont Circle) (more…)
A reader reports: “a drive by shooting at 11 this morning on the 300 block of Todd Pl NE. Street blocked off and tons of police.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle of interest in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in the 300 block of Todd Place, Northeast.
At approximately 10:59 am, a suspect fired shots at the victim, from a vehicle, then fled the scene. The victim was treated at a local hospital for a non-life threatening injury.
A vehicle of interest was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below. The vehicle is described as a silver 4-door sedan with heavy damage to the front passenger side fender.”
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A 16th St Heights Tudor with a rare two-car garage and a hidden yoga loft just hit the market: 5309 14th St NW
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
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*This series will feature any pets in a backpack/bag. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not.
Thanks to C-JRCook for sending:
“Fortunately chauffeurs are regarded as essential workers. Wilson spotted taking a ride in a backpack at Georgetown Waterfront Park.”
“Dear PoPville,
I live in on Westminster Street in Shaw, which has a children’s park on the street and many families in the area that come to play there. I was leaving my house around 6:45PM [Monday] and was walking west on Westminster and a tall (probably 5’11” or 6’0″), lanky, african-american, male approached me. We were about 15 feet apart when he seemed to adjust his jeans, but I then realized that he was exposing himself (more…)
The DC Concert Orchestra presents Portraits in Time, the last concert in our season themed A World Mosaic. The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15 minute intermission. DCCO commissioned a new work by DC composer Blair Goins. There will be interactive discussions with the composer Blair Goins at performance time and after the concert. Please join us afterwards to learn more about this exciting new work and the composer.
On the program:
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Pete Piringer reports:
“Update – Silver Spring Metro Station, outbound red line train the rail off track, That platform, no serious, @mcfrs WMATA ERT on scene”
“Update – Silver Spring Metro Station, metro train derailment at platform”
From WMATA: “Red Line Alert: Due to a derailment at Silver Spring, Metrobus routes S2 & S4 available southbound as an alternative.”
“UPDATED: Red Line Delay: Train service suspended btwn Takoma & Wheaton due to a derailment outside Silver Spring. Expect delays.”
“Red Line Delay: Expect delays in both directions due to a derailment outside Silver Spring.”
Oof, missed this one. Back in June 2018 Jose Andres opened this America Eats Tavern in the former Old Glory BBQ space. Per the above note, they will not be ropening.
3139 M Street, NW
But the good news is that a Levain Bakery is indeed coming to the old Johnny Rockets space a few doors down: (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“Ahead of the Council of the District of Columbia’s first vote on the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, Mayor Muriel Bowser urged the Council to seriously consider several key issues that are broadly problematic for sound budgeting and the operations of our government in the response and recovery from the pandemic and the recession it caused.
Among the concerns outlined by the Mayor in a letter sent to Chairman Phil Mendelson and members of the Council is the reduction in funding for the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Cadet Program, a very effective program that recruits and employs officers who are both from and familiar with DC neighborhoods and plays an important role in recruiting women and officers of color. Additionally, the Mayor highlights concerns with reducing the MPD budget by nearly $10 million, a reduction that would result in a level of sworn officers that has not been seen in DC since the 1990s, with seemingly no analysis on the impact this cut would have on the deployment of officers, officer response times to calls for service, and on community and neighborhood safety.
They Mayor’s full letter to the Council is below. (more…)
Yesterday, per The Nationals, Mike Rizzo, president of baseball operations and general manager, issued the following statement:
“Per MLB’s protocol, all players and staff were tested for COVID-19 on Friday, July 3. Seventy-two hours later, we have yet to receive the results of those tests. We cannot have our players and staff work at risk. Therefore, we have cancelled our team workout scheduled for this morning. [Monday]
“We will not sacrifice the health and safety of our players, staff and their families. Without accurate and timely testing it is simply not safe for us to continue with Summer Camp. Major League Baseball needs to work quickly to resolve issues with their process and their lab. Otherwise, Summer Camp and the 2020 Season are at risk.”
Be that as it may the Nationals also report:
“The Washington Nationals – in conjunction with Major League Baseball – announced their 60-game 2020 schedule on Monday, along with a three-game exhibition slate. The 16th season of Nationals baseball will commence with an Opening Day matchup on ESPN against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park on Thursday, July 23rd at 7:08 p.m. ET. (more…)
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 10,515 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Monday, July 6, 2020 includes 54 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,569.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 561 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
The District has experienced six days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase Two.” (more…)