Summer Streets, Week 2: Where You’ll Hear Human Voices, Not Honking


Summer Streets is back for week two tomorrow. Expect sunny skies, warm temps, and laughter emanating from the Voice Tunnel. Oh, and no cars.

The fun starts at 7 a.m. Readers report a long wait at the tunnel, so come early.

Happy weekend, everybody.

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