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Please enjoy some awesome videos folks sent for a mariachi band playing last night in Columbia Heights.
Apparently it was for a birthday: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if you or your readers have insight as to where I might pick up a BLM yard sign today. I was unsuccessful at the google. Heading out of town tomorrow morning and would love to bring the sign to my destination.”
Also another reader passes on “A Call to Action: Showing Solidarity with the Global Response against Racial Injustice
In response to the murder of George Floyd on May 25, millions of people around the country plan to commemorate JUNETEENTH (JUNE 19) to show solidarity and support to the African American community.
In agencies across the federal government, employees are exposing the disconnect between the agency’s stated commitment to diversity and inclusion and the daily employee experience. In solidarity with these employees, we must stand up for ourselves and for each other by building a workforce that reflects our nation’s diversity and leverages the creativity of diverse, talented groups to advance America’s foreign policy priorities.
If you plan to take leave on Juneteenth and want to be in solidarity, please consider including the below message as your out of office message: (more…)
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 9,847 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, June 17, 2020 includes 56 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 9,9903.
The District reported four additional COVID-19 related deaths.
· 55-year-old male
· 65-year-old male
· 69-year-old female
· 74-year-old male
Tragically, 527 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
The District has experienced 14 days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase One. That data is represented in the chart below.” (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
Mother’s Day weekend is shaping up to be a great one for DC homebuyers. With 315+ open houses scheduled across the District, there’s no shortage of opportunities to explore what’s on the market—and the good news is that the majority of showings are happening on Saturday, leaving your Sunday free for brunches, flowers, and family celebrations. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
Thanks to a reader for passing on VIDA‘s planned 6am opening on Monday should Phase Two move forward.
We’ve talked a lot about dining at restaurants but do you plan on going back to the gym, whichever you go to, as soon as they open?
1115 New Jersey Avenue, SE right outside the metro
Thanks to Emily for sending: “what’s up with the peet’s in navy yard? ‘temporarily closed’ signage, but ALL exterior signage indicating it as a @peetscoffee is gone?” (more…)
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Photo by angela n.
Nate writes us last night: “Hey PoPville — can you help me give a shout-out to the two very kind women who helped after I crashed my bike in pothole on 11th & Mass Ave NW this morning? Was a bloody mess but they helped me get out of the road and clean myself up until I could get a ride home.
I can’t remember their names (I was in shock and bleeding everywhere; I think one said Mara), but they were an incredible example of the very good neighbors Washingtonians are. Thankful for their help during an already stressful time. And DPW please fix that killer hole.”
Photo by DCbmyers
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Thanks to BJ for sending:
“The 2020 DC Juneteenth Front Yard Festival for Justice!
What: DC-wide Juneteenth Celebration – Memorial for George Floyd – Community Cookout (separate but together)
Where: YOUR own front yard/porch/balcony/Sidewalk etc
When: Friday, June 19th from 6-10pm
It’s a little tricky to explain, but basically we want EVERYONE to celebrate Juneteenth, but because of COVID, we want people to celebrate from their own Front Porches/Yards/Balconies/Sidewalks. Thinking of it as an event that is Together-Apart.
I know that our block (Illinois/Taylor and the surrounding ones) are keen to all cookout in our front yards and walk around on the sidewalks and visit etc.. but we have a lot of elderly and immuno-compromised folks in our area and a block party with everyone mixing together would be unsafe. (more…)
Photo by James0806
“Dear PoPville,
Can we take this Nextdoor conversation about the Lincoln Park Emancipation Statue over to your website?
It’s time the National Park Service put that statue in a museum and replaced it with a new one worthy of the formerly enslaved people who paid for it!”
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“Doppel in Hill East is unconcerned with your work-from-home needs.”
“Greg of Takoma takes a trip to Charlottesville, VA.”