Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high around 87 and light variable winds turning east at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. On Tuesday night, there’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am and a low of around 67. The southeast wind will be 5 to 8 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria cyclist Scott Cornell Binde, 64, was killed in a crash this weekend in Frederick County, Maryland.
The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. on U.S. Route 15 north of Frederick, Maryland. According to police, a driver on Route 15 struck and killed Binde as he crossed Catoctin Furnace Road.
The driver remained at the scene and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Reddit group Bike DC is organizing a memorial ride at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, from the Smithsonian Metro Station to Old Town Alexandria where there will be a brief memorial service, followed by a trip to one of his favorite restaurants, Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap.
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jun 3, 2024.
- Notes: Popular D.C. pizza spot now serving slices on weekends at Daingerfield Island (1483 views)
- New data shows Alexandria student enrollment declining over the next ten years (1291 views)
- While short term rental complaints are low, Alexandria leaders say that might not tell the whole story (1022 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
