Thanks to Chelsea for sending from Cathedral Heights.
Hahaha love it! Let’s bust all our holiday decorations!
Ed. Note: I assume that’s some love from the Front Lines – not sure exactly what it says.
coronavirus
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
This question was originally asked about Trader Joe’s but I’ll throw it out there more generally – what days/hours have you found the stores to be less crowded, if any?
“Dear PoPville,
My name is Andy, in Colombia Heights I’m known as “Andy the dog walker”. I’ve made a career out of taking the dogs of Colombia Heights on potty breaks while their parents are at work. I really love what I do especially this time of year! Unfortunately COVID-19 has shut down my service and I’m struggling to survive. I want to be able to continue what I do and still have a hot plate at the end of the day, the struggle is real! I’ve started a gofundme for folks who would like to help me through this tough time. I’m in need of help.”
courtesy FRESHFARM
Ed. Note: You can find their open markets here.
From FRESHFARM:
“In an effort to keep shoppers, vendors, and market managers as safe as possible while continuing to provide the essential service of providing fresh food to our communities, and to adhere to social distancing requirements in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, FRESHFARM is implementing the following safety protocols at all of our farmers markets. Market managers will remind all market participants to follow these expectations.
Shoppers: (more…)
From an email:
“A group of recent Georgetown grads started a fundraising effort called Fuel the Fight to deliver meals to hospitals in the DMV; it’s great because we are also using local restaurants and food trucks to provide the meals. My company (Curbside Kitchen) is helping them source the vendors. Fava Pot (has a stand in Union Market) will be delivering 50 meals to Georgetown Hospital this Friday. We will be continuing this over the next several weeks… every dollar helps!”
Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 586 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“On Wednesday April 1, the District reported 67 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 653. The District reported one new COVID-19 related death, bringing the District’s total to 12.”
From Coronavirus.dc.gov:
“April 1, 2020
Number of people tested overall: 5,070
Total positives: 653
Number of deaths: 12
Number of people who have recovered: 173 (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Randall Myers
From a press release:
“To help people who need personal transportation during the coronavirus pandemic, BikeMatchDC has been launched to fulfill their needs by helping match extra bicycles to people who need a bike.
Founded by Rachel Maisler and Rudi Riet of Wonk Policy & Communications LLC, BikeMatchDC is modeled after a successful program in New York City. BikeMatchDC allows people with extra, unused bicycles to register their bikes in a central database using a simple online form. (more…)
Thanks to Aaron (and everyone else) for sending from Petworth.
And thanks to another Aaron for sending this “Dancing Unicorn Spotted near Eastern Market”: (more…)
Sour box via Number 1 Sons
“Dear PoPville,
Thx to DC residents doing their part + keeping $$ in our local food economy
I want to give a huge shout-out to all the DC residents out there who have stepped up to support their local farmers + food producers during this pandemic. I’m amazed by + grateful to all the folks getting local food delivery in an effort to “flatten the curve” and help local food producers through this rough patch. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Any leads on where I could get potting soil either at curbside pickup or delivery for some house plants?”
Since gardening is a great, healthy, soul saving activity these days – I thought it’d be fun to share a bit of your color for those of us without green thumbs. Please email your garden photos (with garden in the title) to [email protected] Gardens can be big, small, balcony or even just a great plant you love in your house. Thanks!
And here’s an early garden haul too! (more…)