On-Street Parking Rates in Old Town to Increase Friday — “The higher price for on-street parking in parts of Old Town starts just in time for Labor Day Weekend.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
It’s Wednesday — Clear throughout the day. High of 81 and low of 68. Sunrise at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. [Weather.gov]
New Partners To Help Host Scottish Christmas Walk Parade In Alexandria — “Visit Alexandria will take over hosting duties for the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade with support from the Campagna Center and the city.” [Patch]
Fare-Free Virginia Railway Express Arrives In September — “Virginia Railway Express, a commuter rail connecting Northern Virginia and DC, will be free in September and select stations in October.” [Patch]
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Alexandria Women for Good donated $6,720 to Alexandria’s Community Lodgings from their first donation cycle! They toured one of the learning centers, met some of the staff and kids, and handed over a big check.
Alexandria Women for Good is a newly formed local Grapevine Giving Circle composed of local Alexandria women who make the commitment to give back to the local community regularly and intentionally. Each quarter they raise money to give to local nonprofits making a difference.
For more information visit: https://www.grapevine.org/giving- circle/3y6h4Ay/Alexandria-Women-for-Good
Pictured left to right: Laura Herron, Laura Turner, Kate Wiley from Community Lodgings, and Laura Bloodgood

Hi, my name is Moneim Z., and I am a blind male with chronic kidney disease, who needs a living kidney donor for a transplant. My blood type is B+, and I can accept a kidney from individuals who have blood types B and O.
To read my story, please see the attached letter.
To contact me directly, please email me at [email protected] or call at 571-428-5065. My living donor coordinator at INOVA Hospital, Amileen Cruz can be reached at (703) 776-8370 , or via email at [email protected]
Thank you!