Dems Release Congressional Map — “Virginia Democrats on Thursday evening finally released their long-awaited revised congressional map … [it] leaves several of Virginia’s largest districts visually intact while concentrating most of its changes in Northern and central Virginia.” [Virginia Mercury]
Mayor Hosting Resident Roundtable — “I’m excited to resume my Resident Roundtables and reconnect with you. Join me to share your ideas, ask questions, and help shape Alexandria’s future.” [Mayor Alyia Gaskins]
DASH Lifts Snow Detours — “Thanks so much for your patience while we worked to get service back safely. Please allow a little extra travel time, as some delays may continue due to lingering snow and ice.” [DASH]
Black History Month at AFD — “This Black History Month, we honor the legacy, service, and leadership of Black firefighters, past and present, whose dedication has helped shape our department and strengthen our community.” [AFD]
Crooked Beat Plans Pop-Up — “This Saturday February 7, we are having our first pop up! Thanks to @porkbarrelbar for hosting us and offering a beer special to support our flood recovery fund. Bill will be playing tunes and the team will be on hand for record and t-shirt sales.” [Crooked Beat Records]
Traffic Camera Bills Shift — “S.B. 297 and S.B. 306, authored by state Sen. Mark J. Peake (R-8), would have repealed the authority of localities to install speed-monitoring and red light cameras, respectively … Substitute bills introduced by Peake on Monday instead cap the fees that third-party camera vendors can impose.” [FFXnow]
WaPo Cuts Reflect Thinning Local Coverage — “The job cuts entail a dramatic downscaling of reporting on the D.C. area. They’re just the latest upset for the news landscape in Northern Virginia, a region littered with the tombstones of now-defunct publications.” [ARLnow]
Ebbin Monuments Bill Advances — “A bill by outgoing Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria, that would remove Confederate monuments from Virginia’s Capitol Square advanced in the state legislature Wednesday.” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Friday — Snow is likely after 2 p.m., with increasing clouds and a high near 34. A calm wind will shift to the south at 5mph. Precipitation chance is 40%. On Friday night, snow may occur before 1 a.m., followed by gradual clearing and a low around 13. Winds will be light, becoming northwest at 13-18 mph and possibly gusting up to 31 mph. Precipitation chance remains at 40%. [NWS]
