Ed. Note: Molly lives in Petworth. Molly is a hero for doing this. Huge thanks to Molly Tolzmann. Truly. You can explore the interactive map below.
I appreciate all of the comments and exchange sparked by last week’s look into DC’s per-capita COVID situation. Someone called me a ‘citizen analyst’ and I feel honored to hold that title, at least temporarily. So your citizen analyst is back with a few more insights now that we have an additional week of neighborhood-level case data. (more…)
Thanks to Megan for sharing: “So my quarantine hobby has been checking on this fish by the US Capitol every day or so for the past two months. Happy to report someone finally gave her the respect she deserves” (more…)
a helicopter
Update: Thanks to those who passed on from MPD:
Suspect in custody following barricade in the 3900 block of Pennsylvania Ave SE https://t.co/v0KORkj6Os
— DC Police Department #StayHomeDC (@DCPoliceDept) May 18, 2020
Woke up to a lot of queries about a huge police response on Georgia Ave starting just after 2am:
“did anyone just hear/see the 2 helicopters and dozens of police cars that just sped down Georgia Ave?”
“Saw about 20 cop cars heading from Silver Spring towards DC. Looks like a helicopter was in tow. Anybody know why?” (more…)
You’ve probably never read your building’s property management contract all the way through. Most board members haven’t either. If you did, you’d find a carefully defined scope of work — vendors coordinated, maintenance dispatched, assessments collected, reports generated.
What you wouldn’t find: anything about fiduciary duties. Reserve funding strategy. Compliance tracking. Case documentation. Institutional memory. The legal obligations that make your board personally accountable to unit owners.
That’s not an oversight in the contract. It’s the contract. Property management was never designed to cover governance. And yet most boards — paying $10,000 to $18,000 a year for the service — assume it does.
Operations and governance are different jobs. One has a contract. The other has a fiduciary duty.
Beyond the management fee, most property management companies mark up vendor invoices — the plumber, the landscaper, the elevator contractor — by 10 to 15 percent before passing the bill to the association. It’s legal. It’s common. And boards have almost no visibility into it. (more…)
Photo by Elvert Barnes
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 7,042 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Saturday, May 16, 2020 includes 81 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 7,123.
The District reported eight additional COVID-19 related deaths: (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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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 6,871 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Friday, May 15, 2020 includes 171 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 7,042.
The District reported seven additional COVID-19 related deaths: (more…)
7th and Q Street, NW
Thanks to Robert for sending an update on this long vacant property. You can see a rendering of what’s coming here. At the groundbreaking in March, Shaw Main Streets said an Ambar is coming: (more…)
526 8th Street, SE. Photo by Katrina Avila
Thanks to Katrina (and Erin) for sending: “this here is an exciting development happening on Barracks Row” (more…)
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Say hello to handsome Freddie, a survivor who is also a Renaissance Dog! Freddie is a large (64 lbs.) and active dog, who is also a total cuddlebug when inside the house. Freddie was the victim of neglect for the first several years in his life, but after time with a loving foster family, has truly blossomed into an incredible companion! He loves to play and go on daily runs with his foster dad, and does well with adults, older children and other respectful dogs, but thinks cats are fun toys to chase, so must be in a no-cat home. Freddie is a real lap dog in the home, loving snuggles and pets (and sleeping right next to you with his head on the pillow J). Due to his neglected past, Freddie will need an attentive owner(s) who can monitor Freddie for any potential medical issues and who will be consistent with training and socialization. Could this sweet soul enjoy the wonderful life he deserves with you? Find out more about adopting Fabulous Freddie here.
Meet (Mimi-eet?) Mimi! This affectionate and friendly 5-year-old recently came to King Street Cats when her beloved owner had to move. Mimi is a serene but loving cat who would flourish in a calm and quiet home, with an owner to whom she can bond. Mimi is a smart kitty who likes to play with toys and share snuggles. She’s an even-tempered and gentle girl who will make an incredibly devoted pet for the right purr-son – could it be you? Find out more about adopting sweet Mimi here.
Thanks as always to realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this monthly list of home/condo sales for PoPville. Click below on “April 2020 Sales” for the full list of sales in PDF and excel formats. (more…)