National Zoo’s Three Youngest Lion Cubs Appear Healthy and Strong

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010, 1:38pm

The story comes to us from the National Zoo:

At 2 weeks old, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s three African lion cubs born to 6-year-old Nababiep September 22 appear to be healthy, Zoo veterinarians said today, Wednesday, October 6, after completing the cubs’ first health exam.

“We’re happy to see that the cubs are growing and that each appears to be in good health,” said Dr. Jessica Siegal-Willott, supervisory veterinarian at the Zoo. “Naba has done a great job nursing them and we’ll continue to monitor their development.”

The veterinary team checked the cubs’ mouths and eyes, listened to their hearts and lungs and felt their bellies, but the animals are still too young to receive vaccines. The cubs weigh between 7 and 8 pounds.

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Excite Your Palate at the Taste of Dupont!

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010, 9:29am

Tonight, October 5, the Dupont Circle neighborhood will host "Taste of Dupont 2010".

Taste of Dupont showcases some of the community's most delicious food from some of its most popular restaurants.

Participating restaurants include:

Cafe Dupont
Darlington House
Firefly
Lupe
Urbana
And many more

Taste of Dupont gives foodies the opportunity to create their own meal, charging $5 for individual tasting tickets(or $20 for five tastings) that can be used at any one of the participating establishments.

The event will run from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., and tickets can be purchased on the Taste of Dupont website or at the Dupont Circle Resource Center(the brick building between P Street and Massachusetts Avenue), tonight starting at 5 p.m..

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Planet Pet Opens its Doors on Florida Avenue

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Monday, October 4th, 2010, 11:47am

Planet Pet, a store that has spent the past 11 years in the 14th street corridor near U Street, opened its doors in its new location on Friday, October 1.

Planet Pet, formerly known as "Dogs by Day & GreenPets" and formerly located at 1722 and 1724 14th Street NW, now resides at 1711 Florida Avenue in NW.

Planet Pet will still offer services such as:

Pet daycare
Boarding
Retail
Grooming
And adoption support

While Planet Pet's website is currently under construction, you can contact them at 202-986-6301.

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DC Delinquent Taxes Accepted Without Penalties Until September 30 at Midnight

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Thursday, September 30th, 2010, 11:17am

Scofflaws who owe the District of Columbia delinquent taxes have until midnight tonight, Thursday, September 30, to clear the slate and take advantage of the tax amnesty which waives collection fees, penalties and fear of prosecution.

“If you have outstanding taxes with the District, this is your last chance to pay them without penalties and fees,” warned Stephen M. Cordi, deputy chief financial officer for the District’s Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). “The last District amnesty was held in 1995, so it is likely to be some time before there is another opportunity.”

Employed individual tax debtors who do not take advantage of the amnesty should expect that additional money will be withheld from their paychecks beginning January 2011.

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National Zoo Artificially Inseminates Asian Elephant

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 8:42am

Veterinarians and animal care staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo conducted a series of artificial insemination procedures on Shanthi, a 34-year old Asian elephant, Sept. 19, 20, 21 and 22 with sperm from elephants from the Fort Worth Zoo and Tulsa Zoo. A successful pregnancy would be an important milestone in the Zoo’s commitment to Asian elephant conservation.

Scientists will monitor the level of the hormone progesterone in Shanthi’s blood. If concentrations remain elevated past 10 weeks after insemination, it most likely would mean she is pregnant, which would be confirmed by an ultrasound. An Asian elephant’s gestation period ranges from 20 to 22 months.

Shanthi gave birth to Kandula in 2001. He was the fifth elephant in the world conceived by artificial insemination.

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Columbia Heights Neighborhood Fires Prompt Investigation, Authorities Seek Tips

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010, 9:55am

This community notice comes to us from Pete Piringer of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Services (DC F&EMS):

Fire Investigators assigned to the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Services Department are seeking the assistance of the community in regards to several vehicle fires in the Columbia Heights and Mt. Pleasant areas.

Between the dates of August 24, 2010 through this past weekend, September 26, 2010, there have been multiple vehicle fires across the city. While some of the fires occurred in various quadrants of the City, a few car fires were reported in the vicinity of the Woodner Apartments in Northwest.

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DC Water Work to Impact Traffic on Connecticut Avenue

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Friday, September 24th, 2010, 12:01pm

The DC Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) has informed the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) that nighttime utility work has been scheduled beginning Thursday, September 23, 2010, and will require temporary lane closures on Connecticut Avenue between Calvert Street and Woodley Road. The closures will be limited to off-peak hours, but traffic delays are still possible and motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible.

DC Water says it will be installing a 24” storm drain pipe on Connecticut Avenue for the next 30 days, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. The pipe installation is part of DC Water’s ongoing program to upgrade its infrastructure and improve service to customers.

During the construction, traffic on Connecticut Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Calvert Street and Woodley Road, and there will be no on-street parking available from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. in those blocks.

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