Photo by Mark Andre

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, DC Health released an updated list of high-risk states where the seven-day moving average of daily new COVID-19 cases is 10 or more per 100,000 persons. Mayor Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-081 with requirements for all people traveling into Washington, DC from high-risk states.

Anyone coming into Washington, DC from a high-risk state (within the prior 14 days) who was traveling for non-essential activities will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in the District. Individuals traveling from high-risk states after essential travel or arriving in the District for essential travel are required to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days and, if they show signs or experience symptoms of COVID-19, they are to self-quarantine and seek medical advice or testing.

Travel to and from Maryland and Virginia is exempt from the Order. This list should be used until Monday, September 7, when an updated list will be posted on coronavirus.dc.gov.

States that were added to the updated list include: Delaware, Hawaii, and South Dakota.

States that were removed from the updated list include: Montana and New Mexico.

High-risk states that require 14 days of self-quarantine: Read More

Photo by Eric P.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, DC Health released an updated list of high-risk states where the seven-day moving average of daily new COVID-19 cases is 10 or more per 100,000 persons. Mayor Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-081 with requirements for all people traveling into Washington, DC from high-risk states.

Anyone coming into Washington, DC from a high-risk state (within the prior 14 days) who was traveling for non-essential activities will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in the District. Individuals traveling from high-risk states after essential travel or arriving in the District for essential travel are required to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days and, if they show signs or experience symptoms of COVID-19, they are to self-quarantine and seek medical advice or testing.

Travel to and from Maryland and Virginia is exempt from the Order. This list should be used until Monday, August 24, when an updated list will be posted on coronavirus.dc.gov.

States that were added to the updated list include: Alaska, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota.

States that were removed from the updated list include: Delaware, Ohio, and Washington.

High-risk states that require 14 days of self-quarantine: Read More

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Rachel asks: “taking a socially distanced trip out to a winery (or two) this weekend, any recommendations for ones to check out/avoid?”

The early replies: Read More

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23 miles : @netforceone #poolesville #md #sunset #sky #horse #solitude #distance #clear #tree #dmv

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Thanks to Holden for asking us @PoPville on Twitter, “anyone know of a place to “get out of the city” feel under 1 hour of driving? Might I add: less rigorous than Shenandoah hiking, getting hip surgery in two weeks” Here are the initial responses (please add yours to the comments): Read More

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hahaha I am AWESTRUCK.

Thanks to Justin for sending this magnificent specimen:

“he’s like a white whale wearing a bandit mask!”

AWESTRUCK!

The house ain’t bad either.

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Thanks to Jimmy for sending:

“I noticed a few months ago the flags at the salt flats of Uyuni were missing a flag. So I had to go there and represent.”

Thanks to Trinidad resident Grant for sending this desperately needed photo today. While it comes from his trip to Japan and not D.C. given this dreary morning I’ll take it! And to be clear the pig is indeed enjoying a beer with a smile a mile wide and apparently drank the entire beer. Obviously.

“Dear PoPville,

Looks like the last time this topic was discussed was in 2011. The weather looks more bearable this weekend and thus a good time for a little road trip. Would love to hear where folks are going to flea markets these days. I’m a total novice.”

Photo by PoPville flickr user Dave Bloom

Photo by PoPville flickr user John Sonderman

We might be Stanley Cup champs but the struggle continues…

Harrison O’Neill writes us:

“Checking into my hotel in Tennessee, asked for my driver’s license, i hand it over. Concierge: “Washington, DC… now, sweetheart, what’s the state abbreviation there?”