🌱 Patch AM: Why a deadly Logan Circle e-bike crash has families demanding safer streets

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• Why a deadly Logan Circle e-bike crash has families demanding safer streets

Also on today's calendar: Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Breezy with occasional rain, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
• Sunday: A touch of rain, temps: high: 66, low: 60.
• Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Family of e-bike rider killed near Logan Circle calls for safer streets (wusa9.com) — A 60-year-old e-bike rider was killed near Logan Circle after colliding with a commercial truck, intensifying calls from D.C. families and advocates for safer street designs. With traffic deaths nearly doubling over last year, bike and pedestrian groups say confusing traffic patterns around circles make everyday mistakes far too deadly and are pressing the city for changes.
   

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Saturday September 26
• Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour →
  Arlington
  11:00 am
Friday October 2
• Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre →
  Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
  9:30 am
Thursday October 8
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Macy's, 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Amazon Community Day at Met Park on September 26 →
  S Fern St, Arlington
  9:00 am
• Ink Exploration with Landscape →
  Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
  10:00 am
• Beginner Workshop: Calm Within: Finding Peace Amid Frustration →
  1200 Canal St SW, Washington
  10:00 am
• Discover the Hip Vibes of Logan Circle this Saturday! →
  1610 14th St NW, Washington
  12:00 pm
• Sparkle & Slice: A Lambrusco + Pizza Tasting Event - Featuring Andy's Pizza →
  DCANTER - Old Town Alexandria, VA, 1101 King St, Alexandria
  12:00 pm
• DC Drag Brunch Sassy Saturday →
  1610 14th St NW, Washington
  12:00 pm
• 1A Fest 2026: A Celebration of Free Expression →
  District Pier at The Wharf, 101 District Square SW, Washington
  2:00 pm
• The Magic Duel Test Lab at Pinstripes Georgetown →
  Pinstripes, 1064 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
  5:00 pm

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