COG, WMATA Boards Endorse Funding Plan — “The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) boards jointly endorsed recommendations from the DMVMoves Task Force … A key proposal includes $460 million in new annual capital funding for Metro, beginning in Fiscal Year 2028.” [Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments]
DPC Committee Honors Local Leader —”In a city that treasures its history as much as its people, few names carry the quiet weight and respect of Lawrence ‘Robbie’ Robinson. On Friday night, the Departmental Progressive Club (DPC), an anchor of Alexandria’s African American civic life, was packed as generations gathered to honor his 58 years of service.” [The Zebra]
ACPS Board to Talk CIP Tonight — The School Board will convene at 6 p.m. for a second work session on its Capital Improvement Program budget. [Alexandria City Public Schools]
Virginia NAACP to Host Virtual Holiday Market — Registration is open for the NAACP’s will host “Jingle Black Business All the Way: A Holiday Virtual Marketplace,” scheduled for Nov. 23. “The event will feature Black curators of online shopping sites, live showcases from Virginia-based and national entrepreneurs and makers. [Virginia NAACP]
National Magazine Praises Old Town Restaurant — “Alexandria restaurant Cooper Mill along the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, recently received recognition in Preservation Magazine, published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which highlights places of local and national importance that have recently been restored.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Lawmakers See Path to Cannabis Market —”After four years of stalled efforts and repeated vetoes from outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia lawmakers now see a clear path to finally standing up a legal adult-use cannabis market. During her campaign, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, elected governor two weeks ago, pledged to sign legislation establishing a regulated retail system — reversing the impasse that kept marijuana sales in limbo since Virginia legalized possession and home cultivation in 2021.” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Tuesday — Rain is likely after 1pm, with increasing clouds and highs around 50°F. Afternoon winds will come from the southwest at around 5 mph. Precipitation chances are 50%. For Tuesday night, rain is expected mainly before 1am, with lows around 41°F and southeast winds at 3 to 5 mph. Precipitation chances rise to 90%, with new amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. [NWS]
