How an Annandale man was killed crossing Gallows Road Thursday night
Also on today's calendar: Community Shred Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Tuesday: A couple of morning t-storms, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Falls Church, Annandale Men Killed In Fairfax County Pedestrian Crashes (patch.com) — An Annandale resident, 68-year-old Jose Sorto Medrano, died after being struck while crossing Gallows Road near Strawberry Lane in Merrifield, according to Fairfax County police. A Falls Church man was killed in a separate crash earlier that evening near Seven Corners. Investigators say speed and driver alcohol do not appear to be factors in either case.
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I was in DC yesterday, and saw that the National Gallery of Art painted the front of its steps. From a side angle, it just looks like colorful steps. However, once you get straight on, you can spectacularly read the name of the building. I… (Nextdoor Columbia Pines / Sleepy Hollow)
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