DC Government

About that Cryptic Traffic Advisory Last Night – it’s for “the inauguration perimeter”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by C Buoscio

Late last night MPD tweeted: “Traffic Advisory: On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at approximately 6 am, morning commuters should be aware of parking restrictions & potential street closures in the downtown area. Stay tuned for additional updates.”

I got lots of concerned queries asking what this was about. The Mayor now explains:

“Allow for additional travel time in and around downtown. All are encouraged to sign up for text alerts, text INAUG2021 to 888-777.

This is the beginning of the installation of the inauguration perimeter around the White House, the Mall, the Capitol and parts of downtown.” (more…)

Medical

January 11 Coronavirus Data Posted: 32,423

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 31,993 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Monday, January 11, 2021 includes 430 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 32,423.

The District reported four additional residents lost their life due to COVID-19.

52-year-old female
73-year-old female
76-year-old female
86-year-old male

Tragically, 825 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)

wildlife

Today in Hawks around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Sarah for sending this “Cooper’s hawk in my backyard in Kingman Park. It’s welcome to stay as long as it wants!”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email 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.

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for April 29, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

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Other Notable Fresh Listings:

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More Fresh Finds
Dear PoPville

“kept coming across these curious markings on the sidewalk”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

While walking my dog in Cleveland Park, I kept coming across these curious markings on the sidewalk. They were like little piles of pink chalk–not drawn on or spray-painted–and easily brushed away. Each had the exact same shape (an anchor? A skull?) and were placed about 10 feet apart, stretching the length of several sidewalks. Any idea what these markings mean? Found on Woodley Rd NW around the field of the National Cathedral School and also Cathedral Ave NW.”

DC Government

Mayor’s Order Extending the Pause of Various Activities (including indoor dining) through Inauguration

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Vincent

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2021-004 to extend a pause of various activities in the District until Friday, January 22, 2021, at 5:00 a.m.

Even for those activities that are not paused by Order, the Mayor strongly encourages residents to be cautious and to limit their exposure to other people so as to limit the spread of COVID-19.”

You can see the Mayor’s Order 2021-004 1-11-2021 (PDF) here.

Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

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