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“we have decided that we want to spend our stimulus check in a way that maximizes its impact on the local economy and/or struggling DC residents.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user DCbmyers

Ed. Note: You guys rule. I want to take the opportunity to thank all those who’ve been so supportive of me and so many others during these crazy days. I got this email yesterday from the DC Food Project “Regarding our Emergency Weekend Bag Program. Since your article was posted we have raised close to $11K, which will allow us to continue helping our school communities gain access to additional food, during these unknown times. We can’t thank you enough.”

“Dear PoPville,

Our household is set to get the full $2,400 from the stimulus, but we have secure jobs and the pandemic has only served to reduce our expenses. While we could always throw the money at our mortgage, we have decided that we want to spend our stimulus check in a way that maximizes its impact on the local economy and/or struggling DC residents. (more…)

“Volunteering during COVID?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been volunteering at Martha’s Table on Columbia Ave NW, but now they’re moving most operations to their Southeast headquarters and I don’t have a car. It seems that a lot of service-based nonprofits have scaled back or shut down volunteer operations entirely, despite growing need for almost everything. Anyone know of places still looking for volunteers, especially in central DC?”

and

“Are you aware of any DC-area opportunities for people to volunteer to deliver groceries to the elderly or others in need?”

“I was kicked out of Lincoln Park this morning by National Guard for doing solo workout.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo over the weekend at Lincoln Park by Stuart E. Allen

Ed. Note: On Friday we noted an increased police and National Guard presence at NPS run parks like Lincoln Park and Meridian Hill Park.

Ed. Note also: Per the Mayor’s Stay at Home Orders: “Allowable Recreational Activities means outdoor activity with household members that complies with Social Distancing Requirements, as defined in section IV.8 of this Order, and includes the sanitizing of any equipment used both before and after the activity. Outdoor activities should not be conducted with persons other than those from one’s own household.

Examples: Walking, hiking, running, dog-walking, biking, rollerblading, scootering, skateboarding, playing tennis, golfing, [Ed. Note: I believe tennis and golf were since rescinded] gardening, and other activities where all participants comply with Social Distancing Requirements and there is no person-to-person contact.”

Brett reports: “I was kicked out of Lincoln Park this morning by Nat’l Guard for doing solo workout. I’m confused as to the guidelines but want to respect those who are working to limit the spread of COVID. Are parks completely off limits? (more…)

April 13 Coronavirus Data Posted – Total positives: 2,058

By Prince Of Petworth


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From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Monday, April 13, 2020 includes 103 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 2,058.

The District reported 15 additional COVID-19 related deaths:

· 31-year-old male
· 37-year-old male
· 51-year-old male
· 51-year-old male
· 58-year-old male
· 62-year-old male
· 67-year-old male
· 77-year-old male
· 79-year-old male
· 81-year-old female
· 81-year-old female
· 82-year-old male
· 83-year-old female
· 87-year-old female
· 93-year-old female

Tragically, 67 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.”

Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 1,955 total positives.

“DC COVID-19 Data for April 13, 2020

Total Tested Overall: 11,518
Total Positives: 2,058
Total Lives Lost: 67
Total Recovered: 518

Hospital Status Data
April 13, 2020

ICU Beds Available: 94
Total Ventilators: 442
In-Use Ventilators: 212
Available Ventilators: 230” (more…)

COVID-19 DC Fray Update “I guess dc fray isn’t refunding people either?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: TLDR: DC Fray “will credit your account with the full amount of your season registration with player credits.”

Thanks to all who forwarded the following email from DC Fray:

“Dear Fray family,

As we learn to navigate the new normal together, we wanted to thank you for your support and gratitude. We are humbled by the many positive emails, messages and outreach we have received from our community. We know that along with our staff and their families, each of you is navigating a new reality too. We want to send our very best to each and every one of you adjusting to the changes over the last three weeks. (more…)

“Flexible CSAs in the time of corona?”, “Produce wholesalers that might have shifted to home delivery?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Despite a huge desire to, I have never been able to sign up for a CSA because I travel extensively for work and the travel is often unpredictable. I know some restaurants have started selling CSA boxes but I was wondering if you or your readers know of any CSAs that are more flexible about membership right now and that have pick up in or delivery to Columbia Heights or nearby?”

Another readers ask:

“Have any produce wholesalers shifted to making home deliveries of fruit and vegetables? The places that normally supply restaurants must have a huge stock right now that they need to get rid of it, and I, for one, would like to get in on that action.”

Ed. Note: In addition to the Goodbar grocery boxhere. Others?

“Does DC have any agreed-upon sign/symbol/piece of clothing to wear to indicate that you’ve already had Covid-19 and are recovered?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Jeff Morrow

“Dear PoPville,

Does DC have any agreed-upon sign/symbol/piece of clothing to wear to indicate that you’ve already had Covid-19 and are recovered, and thus don’t need to wear a mask? My entire household has already had it and we’re finally out of home isolation. We’re getting dirty looks for not wearing masks, but per our doctors, we currently have immunity and also have practically zero risk of transmitting the virus to anyone else. So I’d rather not wear masks if we don’t have to. In Italy they are talking about having immune citizens wear a certain bracelet. Has anyone heard of the same in DC?”

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