For our Sunday Morning Links, we scanned the local papers, blogs, and news websites for a roundup of news and opinion from Alexandria, Virginia and around the area.
In the News
It’s gonna be hot, hot, hot the next couple of days Summer-like Sunday and Monday with heat, humidity and some storms; more pleasant midweek (CWG)
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The history of Bicycle commuting activism in our area Before Bike to Work Day, how did bicyclists organize? Here’s an interesting history of local bike commuting activism. (GGWash)
Ride-sharing vehicles have more germs than… A new study revealed that Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing vehicles typically host more germs than rental cars, taxis — and toilet seats. (Fox 5)
Video
NBC 4’s Adam Tuss with an interesting way to get to D.C. during the upcoming Metro shutdown.
As the region looks for commuting options because of the summer Metro shutdown, bringing this one about water taxis back because it could be a real viable option for many @nbcwashington #wmata @prcwashingtondc pic.twitter.com/tWJqrDWSnS
— Adam Tuss (@AdamTuss) May 17, 2019
