Good afternoon, Capitol Hill. Apologies if you were looking for the buzz last week, but honestly, I’ve been trying to keep my spirits up and some weeks are harder than others. How are you all doing? Reach out via social media. I absolutely love it when you all check in and send fun things and lovely things and all that. Over the weekend, a couple got married in a northeast backyard and that was the little bit of joy we didn’t even know we needed.
What’s been going on, other than this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic?
The neighbors on Orleans Place have taken measures to narrow their streets so people can walk on the street for #SocialDistancing purposes. Greater Greater Washington has the information. I’ve been vocal on Twitter about closing down larger streets such as East Capitol. Charles Allen also mentioned the need to close down streets. It’s generated a very interesting, very respectful series of conversations on Twitter.
What’s that amazing harmonica wafting over the Capitol Hill rooftops? It’s probably Frédéric Yonnet. Washington Post
In case you missed it, you need to wear a mask to go shopping–– period. Yesterday, while getting something at the H Street CVS, the employees did not let a woman trying to pass her shirt off as face covering into the store, so it was good to see that the order was being taken seriously. The Hill
The Washington Business Journal has stories of resilience from local businesses.
If you’ve ever wanted to say, “It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again,” while receiving a cocktail delivery, Dirty Water is the spot for you. Eater DC
What can you do in our local parks? Who can come and go? More guidance is needed as to what is acceptable social distancing behaviors at parks and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton wants clearer communication from the National Park Service. Roll Call
AOC was “ripped” for having a virtual townhall from her “plush” DC apartment. Hm. Not sure I have an opinion here, but I’m always excited when I get to read the New York Post, with the same excitement I reserve for seeing Mormon missionaries on bike or that one guy who protests in front of the Holy See house near the National Observatory.
In case you hadn’t noticed, we don’t have any tourists to blame things on– which means that we can direct all our scorn and contempt at the people bringing their gym equipment to the park. The tourism economy has suffered a big hit, and the District of Columbia’s economy is the 8th hardest hit in the nation– only states like Hawaii and Florida come out ahead. WalletHub has more interesting metrics.
FUN ALERT: Tune in to The Game Show of Love DC tomorrow, Wednesday April 15, starting at 9 p.m.! The show has a Facebook community where people can submit questions and participate, but the episode will air live over Zoom. Want to be a contestant? You have to be single, over 18, and ready to mingle (virtually) Click on this link to apply!
Not that fun alert: Virtual ANC 6B Meeting tonight happening via WebEx, you guys! Go to anc6b.org for details.
By the way, Eastern Market’s outdoors markets ARE OPEN, starting with Tuesday’s. Go get some food, keep 6 feet away, and let’s keep the economy going as best we can. Love you all and take care of one another. We’re learning every day.