Photo by Martha Wilson
Thanks to Martha for sending: “Morning, @PoPville! The barricades are up for #July4th (I’m assuming). Didn’t stop the ducks from frolicking, though.”
Ed. Note: Last week we learned, incredulously, that the ‘Salute to America fireworks’ display on the National Mall was still coming this 4th of July.
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 10,292 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Monday, June 29, 2020 includes 35 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,327.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 551 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. That data is represented in the chart below.” (more…)
1226 Vermont Avenue NW
Chelsey passes on the sad scene earlier today from Luther Place Memorial Church: “Lamenting this act of vandalism and lifting up the names and legacies of Dorothy Day and MLK Jr. this morning.”
Pastor Karen Brau writes: “As I walked in this early morning, this vandalism greeted me @LutherPlace #DorothyDay and #MLKingJr teach us about revolutions of the heart and systems. On the ground and in the air, these saints remain in place and on the move.” (more…)
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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:
3365 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Jared for sending the good news about the long awaited Iron Age opening in Columbia Heights. (more…)
From Events DC:
“Today, Washington, DC announced its official bid to be a host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026, one of the greatest global sporting events. With Mayor Muriel Bowser’s support and leadership, Events DC, the District of Columbia’s official convention and sports authority and members of the newly formed Washington, DC FIFA World Cup 2026 Advisory Board have officially launched DC’s bid to host World Cup matches. This virtual launch announcement unveils the vision and brand identity for the city’s pursuit to bring the FIFA World Cup to DC.
As a global city with deep roots in soccer history paired with world-class infrastructure and a proven ability to host high-profile, international events, Washington, DC is positioned to be an unmatched host city for the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup, for the first time spanning three nations: Mexico, Canada and U.S. (more…)
The Washington D.C. Pancakes & Booze Art Show
D.C.’s Pop-Up Underground Art Show is BACK on May 16th, 2026 at Penn Social.
Photo by Geoff Livingston
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3320 Brown Street, NW
Thanks to Ethan for sending: “This convenience store has been closed for the past couple years” (more…)
3708 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Laura for sending: “Wondering if you have any intel on Toro Bar opening between the just-closed French’s Cleaners (such a loss!) and Taqueria Habañero.”
Ed. Note: Is this the pool hall?
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“This is Draper the schnairedale from Shaw”
“Curtis, a senior gentleman from Takoma, DC.”
Topher sends the bird above from Hyattsville: “We had 4 of them this morning. Anyone happen to know what they are?”
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.
And thanks to Terri Brown Preuss for sending this sweet city ride from Cleveland Park: (more…)