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Face masks still required on DASH buses — “Riding public transportation in Alexandria anytime soon? Don’t forget your mask.” [Zebra]

Bike to Work Day is Friday — “The free Bike to Work Day event features over 100 pit stops around the DC region in DC, Maryland and Virginia. The first 15,000 people who register and show up to a pit stop will receive a T-shirt. Staggered hours and COVID-19 policies will be in place.” [Patch]

Friendship Firehouse welcoming visitors on May 22 — “On Saturday, visitors can view equipment from that period and learn about the history of the firehouse, built in 1855. Families with young children will be given take-home kits, which will include plastic fire helmets (while supplies last).” [Zebra]

Today’s weather — “Sunny. High 86F. Winds light and variable… A few clouds from time to time (in the evening). Low 59F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.” [Weather.com]

New job: Temporary COVID POD vaccinator — “Work as a team with Vaccinator Assistant to ensure best practices in vaccine administration, education, safety, and efficient vaccine throughput in a mass vaccine POD (Point of Distribution) setting.” [Indeed]

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