Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 6 to 9 mph. At night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
🚨 You need to know
The driver of a U-Haul truck was hospitalized after a bizarre high-speed chase through Alexandria, the Virginia State Police said.
The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. when police on I-395 reportedly saw the truck going 96 mph in a 55 mph zone.
The truck reportedly sped away, taking exit 3 onto Duke Street, and then getting back on to southbound I-395.
The driver pulled the U-Haul to the shoulder where a woman and child exited the vehicle. Troopers detained the driver afterward, who was transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.
📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for May 19, 2023.
- Del Ray residents converge over Preservation Virginia’s ‘endangered’ designation (3153 views)
- Alexandria Police Department makes arrest in alleged Old Town car theft (1524 views)
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- Smallest and largest homes sold in Alexandria (Apr-May 2023) | ALXnow (519 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
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- New Plan for Old Alexandria Power Plant: Redevelopment Firm to Transform Potomac River Generating Station
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- Potomac Yard Metro Station Opens In Alexandria
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- ‘Audrey,’ a Love Letter to Audrey Hepburn, Premieres as Part of Creative Cauldron’s ‘Bold New Works’ Series
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- Alexandria Kids Run Their Own Businesses With Help From Local Organization
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- Amaretto: Sweet and Fun
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- From ‘Big Ole’ to the Bayou: The Other Alexandrias
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- Car Stolen In Old Town North Recovered By Alexandria Police
Patch (Friday @ 8:33 am)
- LAST CALL: Handful of Tickets Still Available for High Octane Ball Saturday, May 20 at Belle Haven Country Club
Zebra (Friday @ 8:28 am)
- Metro Opening Day Arrives
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 7:34 am)
📅 Upcoming events
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Time flies when you’re having fun! The T.C. Williams High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion July 21-23, 2023 in Alexandria. All graduates and their adult nears and dears are welcome. Events include a Friday evening icebreaker, Saturday dinner dance, and a Sunday brunch. For more information: tcwilliams73.com, 770.789.3534.
Spring Fling at Rising Sol Yoga School
Join us for a day of FREE hot yoga. Experience our class styles and meet our teachers. Buy a bite at the Bake Sale to benefit The Carpenter’s Shelter, peruse some special vendors, take advantage of in-person only discounts on
