photo by What Dan Eats
Thanks to Dan for sending the early word (and photo): “Mariscos 1133 (Latin seafood restaurant from chefs Alfredo and Jessica Solis), has a fantastic weekend brunch. Birria omelet FTW!”
thesundayroastnews replied: “This omelet blew my mind! I think it’s the best brunch in dc now!!” (more…)
courtesy Pink Taco
From an email:
“For all Choco Taco lovers, legendary Pink Taco has got you covered with their own version of the now discontinued fan-favorite dessert.
Pink Taco’s take on the nostalgic summer dessert features (more…)
photo by Erin
From MPD on Saturday: “This afternoon, at approximately 3:15pm, a robbery occurred in the Unit block of M Street SE. In this case, a female victim walking in the area was asked by a male suspect in a stopped vehicle if he could make a phone call using the victim’s phone. (more…)
photo by nevermindtheend
“Dear PoPville,
Just a warning for people who park in Woodley/AdMo/Zoo areas. I parked my car Saturday evening on Adams Mill Rd NW and Harvard St NW, right near the Harvard Street entrance to the National Zoo. I came back Sunday and at least 3 other cars plus my own all had a flat tire on the front passenger sides of each car. (more…)
Thanks to Nick: “Today the US Park Police have been enforcing leash laws and writing tickets in Meridian Hill Park. Poop pickup really might be more necessary.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Director Dr. Barbara J. Bazron, Ph.D. announced that Washington, DC will join jurisdictions nationwide in launching the three-digit 988 suicide prevention or crisis services lifeline on July 16, 2022. Beginning July 16, anyone experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis will be able to dial 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will connect individuals to locally operated crisis centers. In calling 988, individuals will be connected to compassionate and accessible care and support. Family and friends can also call 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
“We are very focused on how we connect more residents to mental health care, and that is especially critical for people who are in crisis. Just like people know 911, now we also want people to know and use the 988 lifeline,” said Mayor Bowser. “In calling 988, people can get connected to trained crisis counselors and lifesaving services – any time, day or night.”
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will: (more…)
Nicole wrote over the weekend: “Please share a PSA about rat poison. Our foster dog got a hold of this loaf of what turns out to be rat poison at the corner of 6th and R NW. It was just cold chilling in grass in a tree box. There was a rat bait box not too far away.”
“For those who need it or think they need it, the animal poison control number: (888) 426-4435 (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was taking a nice walk in the woods Friday afternoon on a trail from 44th St. NW to the Glover-Archbold trail. I was a minute west of the Glover-Archbold trail when a bunch of dogs aggressively ran up to me and surrounded me on the trail. They were growling and barking as if they were about to attack me. (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of DC Health, provided an update on monkeypox and encouraged more DC residents to pre-register for a vaccination appointment at preventmonkeypox.dc.gov. Since May, the District has reported 122 cases of monkeypox.
Monkeypox is a rare, but potentially serious viral illness that can be transmitted from person to person through direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids. Often, it is spread during intimate physical contact between people, including sex, kissing, and hugging. It also can be spread by respiratory secretions during prolonged face-to-face contact or when a person touches fabrics, such as bedding and towels, used by a person with monkeypox.
In response to the outbreak, the District has: (more…)
photo by Mark Alan Andre
From AlertDC:
“The US Air Force reports 2 flyovers in the NCR consisting of 4 military aircrafts (in both flyovers) at Arlington National Cemetery today, July 14th 2022 at 9:55AM and 11:43AM.”