 With increasing temperatures, public pools can provide respite from an otherwise unbearable day. One woman named Sonia, who says she lives nearby, frequents the pool often. The temperatures are really hot, so whenever I have a time off, I try to jump into the pool. In northwest Washington, Grace Newton, WTOP News. Tomatoes, squash, watermelon, all delicious summer fruits and veggies. A community farm and wellness space in D.C. is making fresh produce available to everyone in the community.