On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 26, 1937, the Alexandria City Council approved a proposal by Dr. Robert South Barrett who offered to provide funds to the City to erect a public library in memory of his mother, Dr. Kate Waller Barrett. Previously, the Alexandria Library was a private subscription library with subscribers paying an annual membership fee.” [Historic Alexandria]
City Services, Facilities Closed — “DASH and DOT Paratransit have canceled all services for Monday, according to announcements from both systems. DASH’s service cancellation is the system’s first in years, it said, and comes as Alexandria’s public schools, libraries, government offices, facilities and trash collection have announced Monday closures and cancellations.” [ALXnow]
Neighbors Help Move Bus in Old Town — “In Old Town Alexandria Sunday afternoon, several neighbors came together to push a stranded commuter bus that had been stuck in slushy snow for at least 30 minutes. Tires spun and kicked up freshly fallen sleet as the bus struggled for traction, drawing residents outside to lend a hand. [DC News Now]
City Firefighters Respond to FFX House Fire — “Tower 203 and Battalion 202 operated on this house fire in Springfield early this morning.” [Alexandria Firefighters, Inc. IAFF Local 2141]
Free Breakfast Bills Advance — “Senate Bill 4 by Sen. Danica Roem, D-Prince William, and House Bill 96 by Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, D-Alexandria, narrows the scope of free meals provided to students to just breakfast, and would have the state reimburse each school for the breakfasts they provide. After clearing the Senate and Education Committee unanimously on Thursday, it will be further deliberated in the Finance and Appropriations Committee. Bennett-Parker’s companion bill has also been advancing with bipartisan support.” [Virginia Mercury]
‘Queer Eye’ ALX Spots Revealed — “Season 10 of ‘Queer Eye,’ which dropped Wednesday on Netflix, puts the spotlight on the city, with the Fab Five popping up at some very recognizable local spots.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
‘Affordable Tasting Menus’ in ALX Highlighted — “A tasting menu is the perfect way to truly experience a restaurant’s offerings. And that’s especially appealing when those tasting menus don’t come with an enormous price tag. We’ve rounded up six affordable tasting menus at Northern Virginia eateries, including at several on our 2025 Best Restaurants.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Anti-Gouging Law In Effect — Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s state of emergency declaration has “triggered Virginia’s anti-gouging statutes, which protect consumers from paying ‘outrageously high prices’ for essential goods during an emergency. Protected items and services include water, ice, food, generators, batteries, home repair materials and services, and tree removal services.” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Monday — Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 27 degrees and northwest winds ranging from 11 to 16 mph, potentially reaching 28 mph. Monday night will be mostly clear, with lows near 2 degrees and wind chills as low as -7. The west wind will blow at 7 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. [NWS]
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