Thanks to a reader for sending: “Walked by Brooks Brothers today at 31st and M St. NW and the store was empty; the sign was removed as well. Front door was open and you could see all the mannequins had been left.” (more…)
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Amazing!! Thanks to Sean for sending from Petworth:
“Day 15…. There are 2 random chickens in our front yard… in DC…”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks to Sara for sending:
“I work for Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit that works to repair homes for low income residents to create safe home and communities for all. (more…)
To complete the dystopian picture, this ambulance coming down 14th St in DC has got an air raid siren on. pic.twitter.com/zkRvxoiPPh
— Inez Stepman (@InezFeltscher) March 31, 2020
Got tons of messages about this – apparently it’s a new type of siren on an ambulance – thanks to Inez for sharing just how unusual it sounded.
Photo by PoPville flickr user small craft
From the Mayor’s Office:
“As of 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 94 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 495 individuals.
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Update: “VII. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Order shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on April 1, 2020 and will continue to be in effect through April 24, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by a subsequent Order.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, due to an increasing number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Washington, DC and across the region and the nation, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a stay-at-home order for the District of Columbia. This order reinforces the Mayor’s direction to residents to stay at home except to perform essential activities.
“Our message remains the same: stay home,” said Mayor Bowser. “Staying at home is the best way to flatten the curve and protect yourself, your family, and our entire community from COVID-19. Many people want to know how they can help right now, and for most people this is how – by staying home.”
The Mayor’s Order specifies that residents may only leave their residences to: (more…)
Thanks to Sarah for sending the above from K Street, NE. And thanks to Kristen for sending from Mount Pleasant: (more…)
Photo by Rocky
A few folks have written asking about D.C. doing a cheer either at 7 or 8pm every night:
“I would love your help in starting DCs own 8PM cheer (out our windows) for healthcare workers like they’re doing in Paris and other places.”
On twitter we tried to do a cheer a couple of Sundays ago at 9pm but it didn’t really work. Should we try this again? If so, what time?
“Dear PoPville,
Free Tutoring: We Want to Give Back
We are DC twins who are juniors in high school. We know that schooling is an issue right now, and since we have some extra time, we’re volunteering to tutor DMV area kids and/or provide homework assistance. Of course, we won’t be able to help every child, but we want to do our part during these crazy times. (more…)
Jessica reports:
“writing from Columbia Heights. Just saw an EMT take off his PPE (gown, mask, booties, and all) and drop in a public trash can. Homeless people, sadly, have to dig through these. Is this cool? Seems dangerous.”