Breakfast links: The state of our air is… not particularly sound, according to an air quality ranking
I-395 in DC by Ben Schumin licensed under Creative Commons.
Our region is slipping in air quality rankings, report says
The American Lung Association released its “State of the Air” report in which the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington metro region is ranked as the 22nd most polluted area in the county for smog levels and 39th for annual average levels of soot. The report also noted that people of color are 61% more likely to live in areas with poor air quality than white people. (Mimi Montgomery / Washingtonian)
MoCo soliciting permit bill proponents say goal is to “advance Vision Zero”
Montgomery County is considering requiring free permits for soliciting in a roadway, median, or sidewalk. The permits would require compliance with safety laws such as following traffic flow signals and soliciting during daylight. (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
Mountain bikers still can’t use Arlington’s dirt trails
Some cyclists and mountain bikers are upset after the Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation posted on Facebook reiterating its policy on only permitting walkers and hikers to use its dirt trails; cyclists must use paved trails. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Woodrow Wilson High School in DC may be renamed
DC’s school chancellor recommended renaming Woodrow Wilson High after celebrated playwright August Wilson. The name change would take effect at the start of the 2021-2022 academic year, pending DC Council’s approval. (Perry Stein / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Discovery on the Eastern Shore points to Harriet Tubman’s original home
Archeologists have discovered what they believe to be the 10-acre property of Ben Ross, the father of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Tubman spent her first years on the property on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. (Colleen Grablick / DCist)
Anne Arundel executive says third Chesapeake Bay crossing should be paused
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman says the proposal that would add a third Chesapeake Bay bridge should be paused, saying the Hogan administration has not adequately justified the project’s cost. (Bruce DePuyt / Maryland Matters)
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