Photo by Rex Block
A reminder about the restart from the DMV. (more…)
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Photo by C Buoscio
“Dear PoPville,
When DC fully opens back up on June 11… do we think the table time limits at restaurants/bars will go away? How much longer do we think we’ll have to be limited to 90 min?”
Thanks to Vera Marie for sharing:
“Interesting to see if more #restaurants will post signs that staff is #FullyVaccinated”
Anyone else starting to see signs like this?
Thanks to Alex for sharing the good news from Pret: (more…)
Fantastic news from Capitol Hill Books (657 C Street, SE):
“Announcement: After 14 months of appointment only browsing, we will re-open to the general public on June 1st.
Thanks to everyone who helped us survive the past 14 months. (more…)
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Lindsey for sending word: “7-Eleven in Woodley Park across from the zoo completely gutted and sign down. Anyone have any idea what’s going in that space?” (more…)
2602 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Margot for passing on the sad word from Salon Roi:
“Friends, it is with mixed emotion that we share this with you! Like millions, we have been struggling for over a year now to keep our DOORS OPEN, while operating 20/30% of our normal capacity and Income. We have done a good job following all the COVID rules to the “T.” AFTER ALL THAT, we were not successful in negotiating a new LEASE. So, like many long-time businesses in Woodley Park, we are forced to close the doors of Salon Roi after 52 years in the same Building.
So, June 30th, we will be leaving Our MARILYN MURAL behind, as we all pack our styling carts and head to SALON ROI (#2) (more…)
From the National Zoo:
“Free Timed-Entry Passes Available Beginning May 14
When visitors return to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute May 21, they will find both familiar and new faces as they explore the park. Although the Zoo has been closed since Nov. 23, 2020, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the animal care team reported to work and provided the same level of care for their charges as any other day. Animals newly on view include giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji, Amur tiger Mitas, Przewalski’s horse mother-son duo, Barbie and Cooper, Komodo dragon juvenile Onyx, Andean bear Brienne, American bison Lucy and Gally, California sea lion Charger and North American beaver Poplar, a new wallaby joey and a kudu calf. The Reptile Discovery Center will be open on the weekends, Friday through Sunday.
As the Zoo prepares to reopen to the public, updates have been made to its hours and entry requirements. In addition to limiting the number of visitors, the Zoo is once again implementing required safety procedures and guidelines. These changes include free timed-entry passes, requiring face coverings for all visitors ages 2 and up, (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, DC Health announced that on Thursday, May 13, DC residents who are 12-15 years old can begin getting vaccinated at walk-up sites, hospitals, health centers, and pharmacies across DC that administer the Pfizer vaccine. Earlier this week, the FDA extended the Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine to ages 12 and older and today the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended the Pfizer vaccine for use in adolescents 12-15 years of age.
Beginning tomorrow, residents aged 12 and older can get vaccinated at the following District walk-up sites whenever they are open: (more…)
2471 18th Street, NW
Back in November Smoke and Barrel announced “we cannot survive the winter with our existing format”. Thanks to Kelsey for passing on the good news from Smoke and Barrel:
“Smoke & Barrel is preparing to reopen after a pandemic hiatus of 5 months. (more…)