Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Expect cloudy skies to gradually transition into mostly sunny conditions with a high near 75. A calm southerly wind will pick up to around 5 mph in the afternoon. As for Thursday night, partly cloudy weather will persist, accompanied by a low temperature around 62, and a light southeast wind.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria’s DASH bus network is hosting a “Roadeo” this coming Sunday. The event will feature a competition between local DASH bus operators in a series of challenges.
“Join us on Sunday, October 6 at 9am for a day of friendly competition and fun,” DASH said in a social media post. “Where operators will put their skills to the test in a series of challenges and compete for amazing prizes.”
The competition is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon at the DASH Facility (3000 Business Center Drive) with a picnic afterwards from noon to 2 p.m.
Image via DASH Bus/Twitter
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Oct 2, 2024.
- 20-year-old motorcyclist identified after fatal crash on I-495 in Alexandria (2046 views)
- Notes: New Indian restaurant opening in the Bradlee Shopping Center (1426 views)
- Miss Virginia just moved to Alexandria (1365 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- October 2024
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:26 pm)
- Pup-kin spice and everything nice
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:23 pm)
- Celianna Gunderson: Why I’m running for Council
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:19 pm)
- Better lighting design is essential
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:18 pm)
- Response to Sept. 26 Taylor Run story
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:16 pm)
- About Alexandria with Mark Eaton: ISO better school reporting
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:15 pm)
- Out of the Attic: Celebrating Virginia Archaeology month
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:10 pm)
- Why documentary-style weddings are trending
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 3:42 pm)
- The Hotlist: Where to Volunteer in Alexandria
Zebra (Wednesday @ 3:33 pm)
- District A candidates vie for School Board
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 3:06 pm)
- D.C. Motorcyclist Killed In Beltway Crash In Alexandria
Patch (Wednesday @ 3:05 pm)
- Michelle Rief to prioritize achievement, retention, class sizes
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 2:59 pm)
- Ryan Reyna to prioritize redistricting, safety, collective bargaining
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 2:52 pm)
- Tim Beaty to prioritize redistricting, collective bargaining
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 2:47 pm)
- Two teens injured in Old Town shooting
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 2:45 pm)
- Raise a Glass to Virginia Wine Month
Alexandria Living (Wednesday @ 1:37 pm)
- Tying the Knot: The Weintritts’ journey through accidental meetings, career uncertainties
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 1:00 pm)
- Nats Fall to Philly, Feet Short of Victory in Season Finale
Zebra (Wednesday @ 12:18 pm)
- Alexandria Named Third Best Small City By Conde Naste Traveler
Patch (Wednesday @ 9:57 am)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
