Racing a cop, ditching the mask, heading to the zoo: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports
Alabama
Montgomery: The city will offer 100 $50 Walmart gift cards each at four neighborhood COVID-19 vaccine clinics in an attempt to combat declining numbers in the state. The clinics will not require an appointment, insurance or identification. “Our goal has always been to protect the lives and livelihoods of everyone in Montgomery,” Mayor Steven Reed said in a statement. “The COVID-19 vaccines are our best chance to do so.” The city is also organizing free rides to and from the clinics for those without transportation. People can call 211 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays to schedule private transportation. Montgomery has also partnered with Uber on the initiative, and residents can use promo code 10MVMONTGOMERY to schedule a ride through the app. COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Alabama continues to decline rapidly, with the state
National Zoo tickets will be released today! Here s how to snag them
The Smithsonian National Zoo opens reservations for free entry passes available online beginning May 14, at 12:25 p.m. in advance of the Zoo’s opening May 21. Author: JC Whittington Updated: 10:52 AM EDT May 14, 2021
WASHINGTON D.C., DC The time has come! The Smithsonian National Zoo opens reservations for free entry passes available online beginning May 14, at 12:25 p.m. in advance of the Zoo’s opening Friday, May 21. The Zoo has been closed since Nov. 23, 2020, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Zoo admission is free, but entry passes are required. Entry passes do not include admission to Asia Trail and the giant panda exhibit. You must reserve a free, timed Asia Trail/Panda pass on-site on the day of your visit. However, members can reserve Panda Passes in advance online. For the safety of visitors, staff and animals, a limited number of Panda Passes are availab
Find your member ID number. Check your FONZ member card. Your member number has not changed. You can also check your email for a Panda Pass update with the subject line “Your Smithsonian National Zoo Charter Membership” that included your member number.
Visit the Etix Asia Trail/Panda Pass website. Select the date of your visit and a time slot to visit Asia Trail. Remember to check the next calendar month for available passes. Additional passes are released on a rolling basis up to 30 days in advance,
so please check back often throughout the summer.
Enter your member number and reserve up to six Panda Passes.
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Snow-Bernie
It was only a matter of time before someone sculpted a snowman inspired by the Inauguration Bernie meme. Glasses: check. Surgical mask: check. Snow mittens: check. Attitude: duh.
It’s DC - of course someone made a Bernie snowman. (H/t my son) pic.twitter.com/4Y3jAbOr1h Patricia Zengerle (@ReutersZengerle) January 31, 2021
The National Guard Snow Troops
With thousands of troops stationed around D.C. following the Jan. 6 insurrection, it s understandable that things can get a little boring during long shifts on the barbed Capitol fence. The troops must need reinforcements, as a few have been spotted on patrol alongside sergeant-like snowmen at the security perimeter. It s unclear whether the guardsmen assembled all of these new troops themselves.