
While August may traditionally be a bit of a local news drought, several aquatic stories made a splash this week.
A major thunderstorm hit on Wednesday, but power outages across the city were generally much briefer than in the wake of other storms.
NOVA Parks also included Cameron Run Regional Park in a look at planning for its sites over the next few years.
On the crime front, there were several car-related incidents this week including a man who was arrested after driving down the wrong side of the road toward police.
- Man charged after allegedly driving on wrong side of road toward Alexandria Police
- Dominion: Thousands without power as city is hit by storm
- Multiple charges after felon crashes into Metro Bus in Braddock area
- Man charged after allegedly falling asleep in running car on wrong side of Yale Drive in Taylor Run
- Here’s the latest on Covid in Alexandria
- Free haircuts and school supplies for kids in Alexandria on Sunday
- NOVA Parks says new plans coming for Cameron Run Regional Park in the next few years
- JUST IN: Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings issued for Arlington
- Alexandria waste facility complete pollution reduction overhaul
- Senior care facility Woodbine pitches new expansion plans
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If you had a chance to enhance a child’s future with a time commitment of less than 2 hours a week, how would you respond? You have that opportunity right now to join over 200 Alexandrians as a reading tutor volunteer with the Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (ATC).
ATC tutors work with one child in kindergarten, first, or second grade in Alexandria public schools who need extra help with reading. Tutors meet with their Book Buddy 1-2 times each week for 30 minutes October-May at school, during school hours. Many struggling readers only receive one-on-one instruction through this program, and it makes all the difference. Last year, ATC served 195 children, of whom 82% ended the year reading on grade level and 96% made substantial reading gains. But the need is great, and we are still seeing learning lags from the pandemic.
This year, ATC plans to significantly increase the size of the program to reach over 250 students and to serve every elementary school in Alexandria. This is very exciting news, but we will only succeed if we can recruit more tutors. ATC trains you, matches you with a child, and provides ongoing lesson materials and support.

If you have been thinking about buying your first home or haven’t owned one in the last three years, THIS IS FOR YOU!
In the DMV area, it can be difficult to save the downpayment necessary for you to get into your own home. We have a solution. The Funder’s Summit!
We have assembled a summit with different municipalities to tell you how to access their funds for your home purchase.
Family Fun Fall Fest
Mark your calendars and join us for the Family Fun Fall Fest on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 11am – 2pm!
This FREE in-person event will be held at the Shoppes at Foxchase, located at 4641 Duke St, Alexandria, VA
2023 Alexandria Fall Festival
Food trucks, bounce houses, pony rides, magic shows and more at the 2023 Alexandria Fall Festival, an Alexandria Living event presented by The Patterson Group. Join us at River Farm on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.