Welcome to Day One of Reopen DC
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The short workweek has rewarded us with a gradual reopening of DC. We encourage everyone to check out the links contained througho this eblast to learn more about Reopening and guidelines for living and working in Phase 1.
- We hope to see you on Monday June 1st Membership Meeting. This members only meeting will be held online and will include an update on neighborhood news, voting for 2020-2021 Officers and open positions on the DCCA Board and our featured presenter, Councilmember and Chair of the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, Mary Cheh who will also be available for a Q&A with members following her presentation.
- All members were sent a registration email - you must register in order to attend the webinar. Not yet a member or need to renew? Click here to update your membership.
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DCCA Continues to Push for Action on Encampments
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DCCA recently weighed in with the DC government concerning the impact of the public health crisis on the homeless and the proliferation of encampments in the city. In mid-May we published the initial response from DHS and are now posting their recent follow up
here.
We will update you as we receive additional information from the city.
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District Ends Stay-At-Home Order
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The DC Government continues to update its COVID-19 website with news releases, data on testing, hospital capacity in the District and other information. Visit
coronavirus.dc.gov
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- Based on health metrics, the District's Stay-At-Home Order was lifted today and the city will enter Phase One of Reopening. The Mayor's Office reminds:
- The Public Health Emergency is still in effect and gatherings of more than 10 people is still prohibited.
- Individuals must continue to maintain a distance of at least six (6) feet from persons not in their household.
- Wearing a mask or face covering is one tool to protect an individual’s own health and the health of others, but it does not replace social distancing.
- Details on what will re-open during Phase One and guidance for the operation of non-essential business has been posted on the DC website.
Click
HERE
to read the reopen update.
Click
HERE
to read the Mayor's Situational Update which outlines the metrics need for each phase of re-opening and the
guidelines for re-opened restaurants, retail, recreational activity and health services
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Early Voting Locations Are Open
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In light of the spread of COVID-19, 20
vote centers
will open throughout the District beginning May 22, 2020, and will remain open through June 2, 2020. Social distancing measures will be enforced at all vote centers.
All locations will open from 8:30am until 7pm. On Election Day, all vote centers will open from 7am until 8pm. The usual 144 precincts will NOT open on Election Day.
For the June 16, 2020 Ward 2 Special Election, vote centers will open beginning Friday, June 12 and will remain open through Election Day. Social distancing measures will be enforced at all vote centers.
- Primary Election is Tuesday, June 2, 2020
- Special Election for Ward 2 is Tuesday, June 16, 2020
- General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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Community Meeting: DC Middle School Feasibility Study
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Tuesday, June 2
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Online
DC Public Schools will hold a community meeting online to discuss the Middle School Facility Feasibility Study -- Center City Middle School.
DCPS will use Microsoft Teams to host the meeting and recommends you download the application in advance of the start time. They will also make a dial in available for those who need it and will compile the questions and answer on the website after the meeting.
Click here to visit their webpage to learn more about the meeting and log in.
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Phase One Teletownhall for Outdoor Dining
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At 3:00
today
, the Bowser Administration will be hosting a teletown hall for restaurants.
In addition to takeout, delivery, and grab and go, restaurants that already have outdoor seating can begin using that space. Restaurants must adhere to the following guidelines:
- All outdoor dining customers must be seated, and patrons must place orders and be served while sitting at tables.
- All tables must be at least six feet apart.
- No more than six people seated at a table.
To RSVP for the teletown hall click
here
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A Podcast from the Smithsonian
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Join storyteller Lizzie Peabody as she sneaks listeners through the Smithsonian’s
sidedoor to search for behind-the-scenes stories.
Each year,
Monarch Butterflies complete one of the most remarkable migrations in the animal kingdom, soaring more than a mile high to gather on a few mountaintops.
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Workshop on How to Preserve Your Personal Archives
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This afternoon the DC Library is hosting a workshop to help you preserve your personal archives at home.
Join the library, along with the Veteran’s History Project, on
Friday, May 29 at 2 p.m
. for a virtual Memory Lab workshop. Topics will include care of photographs and personal papers, inventory of your audio-visual archive, use of personal devices for digitization and research and preparation practices.
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For those who had no luck following our trail of breadcrumbs in search of the Ancient Wine Cradle
look no further than
1824 R Street NW.
There you will find the urn outside of the Embassy of Georgia with an interesting plaque describing its origins.
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Italian restaurants can charm and soothe, even without their dining rooms
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A Running List of D.C. Restaurants and Bars That Will Reopen for Outdoor Seating -
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It’s Way Too Early to Mourn Kramerbooks
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Rock Creek Park Is A Lush Getaway During Quarantine. It Was Originally Planned To Be The President’s Backyard -
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‘Stay-At-Home Lite’: After Two-Month Shutdown, D.C. Will Start Gradual Reopening On Friday -
LINK
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- Fill out your census form.
- Request or send in your vote by mail ballot.
- If you are able, support charitable orgs who are helping in our area.
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Membership runs through the calendar year.
DCCA membership is open to residents, businesses and supporters of the Dupont Circle neighborhood according to the Association's Bylaws.
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Dupont Circle Citizens Association | info@dupont-circle.org | www.dupont-circle.org
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