From the Office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced today that Town Sports International, LLC (TSI), the parent company of Washington Sports Club (WSC), will stop charging members while gyms are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The gym chain will also credit members for time the gyms were closed and offer free electronic membership cancellations through April 30. (more…)
Very cool. Thanks to Joel for sending: “I created an e-commerce website for all Eastern Market artists.” (more…)
Thanks to Carolyn for sending from “Armesleigh Park in Tenleytown DC. Our house was built in 1921. In a wooden barrel in the rafters of the garage we found several old toys. This Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum truck was the best, but there were also a train engine, a full-sized scooter, and a small wooden truck and military tank.” (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
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“Brixton from H Street on high alert during quarantine”
“Adopted ‘Spider’ from HRA the other day and I’d say she’s settling in nicely. We’re in the Atlas District.”
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G asks: “any good place to go cry?……..asking for a friend”
Ed. Note: There is no shame in a good cry or asking for help. These are the craziest days most of us have ever experienced. Everyone has a tough time from time to time. Please know that you are not alone. At the very least, you will always have my ear – here, @PoPville on twitter/social media (where there is tons of support too, see suggestions below), or via email at [email protected]. And please also remember there are always professionals around to talk to at any time 24 hours a day: “The 24-hour telephone access to a mental health clinician and 24-hour suicide prevention lifeline as 1-888-793-4357 is available always and is ready is serve.”
And, again, as a member of the community says below, “It’s cathartic to release the sadness when it overwhelms.” No shame in a good cry – absolutely none. We’ve all been there – you are not alone.
Some suggestions: “Well, for me it’s under the kitchen table. If you need to talk to a stranger, I’m really good at listening to people cry!”
“The view from the parking lot at Cardozo overlooking the city. Have had many good cries there.”
“Rock Creek Park. Pierce Mill. If it’s quiet, stroll down to sit by the creek and watch the water and the birds for awhile. The trees are beautiful. Things get better.”
“Let it out wherever you are. It’s cathartic to release the sadness when it overwhelms. Know that my shoulder is virtually her for you.”
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before The Honorable Callie Pigeon and Delilah Dentata are admonished to draw near.
Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!
808 7th Street, NW
Yesterday two very close sources told me that Fado would be closing permanently. I haven’t seen confirmation yet on Fado’s social media or website but this afternoon someone shared the following public Facebook post from someone seemingly very much in the know:
“FADO
22 years to the day that Fado opened in Chinatown DC (March 16, 1998), we closed our doors to Coronavirus on March 16, 2020. This week, that closing became permanent. (more…)
Thanks to Sarah for sending the above from East Capitol.
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James sends the frustrating photo: “Anyone else experienced stolen plants from their yards in Petworth-ish area? Someone dug up and stole my parents’ Japanese maple last night.”
via IG
From Geoff Tracy: “Odd as this might be we are opening two pop up kitchens starting tomorrow in the West End and on Capitol Hill.” (more…)
via Bright MLS
Thanks to the many, many readers who requested we take a closer look at this gem in the rear of 210 10th Street, SE:
“Can you please find out the story behind this amazing (time capsule? Cowboy theme?) house? I’ll cry if this is bought and then turned into a luxury condos.”
via Bright MLS
The Bright MLS listing says:
“Master Craftsmanship of glass, Stone and Steel. Exotic Woods, Native Stones from Virginia and Minnesota, Black Granite, Italian Tiles, Repurposed Antiques, This Home consists of two apartments, a ‘Tiny’ house, with wonderful enthralling details. MGM , Disney, Gaudi and Newton (and Nicholas Cage would stall and wail at the style. Designed and Built by Charles Gessford in 21-Aug-1893, the building is a fortress. Car wheel bearings hold the 270 pound entry door. Synchronized bike bearings open the upper kitchen dining area. I(metal eye) beams provide the base for the stone staircase to the second floor. Survivalists could feel secure from most of the SWAT vehicles immediately available, it is a solid fortress. (more…)