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Thursday, September 10 2020

Thursday, September 10 2020

These Historic Houses Around Central Ohio Are Totally Worth A Visit 🏡

Sponsored by Columbus Museum of Art which has now re-opened! Health and safety are top priorities during the reopening. For more info on the safety measures the museum is taking and to plan your visit, click right here. 🖼🎨

Happy Thursday! Chelsea here.

One of the perks of this job is that I find myself learning more and more about Columbus and our local history here every single day. From presidential sites to Underground Railroad stops, Central Ohio is full of interesting, historic homes to visit. Get out there and explore, guys. You may be surprised at what you learn.

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These Historic Houses Around Central Ohio Are Totally Worth A Visit

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Navigator Originals ✏️

Frontline’s Growing Up Poor In America Explores The Hardships Of Children Living In Poverty In Ohio

Before COVID-19 hit, there were an estimated 12 million children living in poverty in the United States. This documentary,

Growing Up Poor In America

, follows three Ohio kids from different towns and different backgrounds as they deal with poverty and inequality, amidst a global pandemic. This is a sobering watch, but their stories deserve to be heard.

10 Nostalgic Columbus Commercials That Will Transport You Back In Time

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There's something so incredibly nostalgic about watching old local commercials. It's hard to imagine feeling happy to watch old YouTube ads or something in the future, but these commercials just offer such a glimpse back at how life was back in the day. I'm a big fan of the 1984 COSI ad. The haircuts alone are worth a click.

Talking Points ❤️

Quick Hits ❤️

Remember the mystery seeds from China? Hundreds of Americans planted them. Some even ate them. (Vice)
Columbus teen builds sneaker restoration business amid pandemic (Alive)
So much bad has happened in 2020, but seeing the outdoors and nature trend so hard has been a small positive: Ohio’s Magnificent Mushrooms (Columbus Monthly)

Coronavirus Updates 💊

973 new cases, 116 new hospitalizations, 26 new deaths. Trend graph is here.
I was just having a conversation with someone about this side effect of the pandemic - We’re All Socially Awkward Now (New York Times)
A look at where we are right now - America Is Trapped in a Pandemic Spiral (The Atlantic)
Some parents may be eligible for federal coronavirus funds (Dayton Daily News)

Weather:

86 and possible fog in the AM, but becomes mostly sunny

Air Quality:

Moderate (Ozone)

Pollen:

Medium (Ragweed, Nettle, Chenopods)