C writes: “whoa! real excited about this potential announcement!” on from the Washington Post:
“President Biden is expected to sign an order Thursday requiring all federal employees to be vaccinated, without any option for regular coronavirus testing as an alternative to the mandate, according to a person familiar with the plans.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity ahead of the president’s scheduled 5 p.m. remarks.”
Updates after remarks at 5pm.
1777 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Can we get the community to show Reveler’s Hour some love? This staff is INCREDIBLE and so passionate, knowledgeable, cool, fun, etc. etc. I personally use them as a local wine store, since splurging on a meal there once a week isn’t possible. Go in, ask for a $20 bottle, and they have a fabulous rec that you’re sure to not find at a regular liquor store.”
Thanks to all who passed on Reveler’s Hour plea: (more…)
Beck asked: “I’m a vaccinated school employee and have symptoms and would like to be tested before returning to school Tuesday. Any quick PCR turnaround times? Most are booked and unavailable.”
The early replies: (more…)
11th and E Street, NW
Ed. Note: Last week we learned about the Atlantic Plumbing theatre reopening.
Thanks to Justin and Andrew for sending the great E Street Cinema news that we’ve been eagerly anticipating: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Curious to hear others’ experiences with apartment building neighbors following the new indoor mask mandates and/or building management’s enforcement? In my Navy Yard building I’d say, at best, 50% of residents I encounter are wearing masks. (more…)
Thanks to Julia for passing on the petition:
“As parents and caregivers, we are thrilled that Mayor Bowser mandated vaccination against COVID-19 for all DC government employees including DCPS teachers and staff, but we feel the requirement falls short in protecting children in other childcare settings, particularly DC daycare facilities. We call upon the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and Mayor Muriel Bowser to expand the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement to include all licensed childcare providers. (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, announced an expansion of the Test Yourself DC program to put almost all of DC within a 20-minute walk of a Test Yourself DC site. Next week, 11 new sites will be added as places where individuals can pick up and drop off free at-home COVID-19 testing kits. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Call me crazy, but I think it’s unconscionable that business owners in DC are legally permitted to refuse entry to customers who are unmasked, but DC renters apparently do not have the same right when it comes to landlords or contractors entering apartments unmasked for non-emergency repairs.
A month ago, a plumber showed up to fix a leaky faucet and refused to wear a mask, claiming, “I’m vaccinated.”
Our neighbor had 2 contractors show up unmasked. When asked to wear masks they reluctantly complied, but after 10 minutes into the job they pulled them down to their chins. And last week, a team of contractors arrived for a half-day job inside a studio apartment with the occupant at home, and none of them was masked.
We all felt unsafe, but we weren’t sure of our rights and worried that if we refused them entry, our LL might charge us for the service calls, which he is known to do. (more…)
photo by Erin
Thanks to Susan and all who passed on from CM Mary Cheh:
“Here are 5 steps that must be taken to protect the health/safety of @dcpublicschools students:
1. Move lunch outside
2. Opt-out model for testing consent
3. Require FDA-approved #COVID vaccines for students
4. Address social distancing limitations
5. Provide a virtual option (more…)
