On This Day in Alexandria History — “On February 19, 1885, a fatal train crash occurred at Four Mile Station when two trains collided near the Alexandria canal. Virginia Midland passenger train traveling north and a southbound Baltimore & Potomac train crashed around 10 p.m. and resulted in the deaths of at least seven people.” [Historic Alexandria]
Lawmakers Push For Potomac Spill Plan, Transparency — “Congressional lawmakers from Maryland and Virginia are pushing for a “rigorous” environmental remediation plan, public briefings and continued bacteria monitoring in the wake of last month’s spill of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River. The lawmakers’ letter to DC Water, the owner of the broken pipe, comes amid continued sparring between President Donald Trump (R) and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) about who’s responsible for the devastating sewage leak.” [Virginia Mercury]
Apartment Fire Extinguished — “There is a significant public safety presence at an apartment fire at 6060 Tower Court. Alexandria Fire crews extinguished the fire, and all residents have been evacuated from the building. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.” [AFD]
Kirk McPike Sworn In As Delegate — “Excited to be sworn in and on the job in Richmond! Let’s get to work!” [Kirk McPike]
General Assembly at Midpoint — “Nearly 30 days in, the majority has advanced a slate of signature proposals on constitutional rights, guns, immigration enforcement, cannabis, environmental regulation and wages — reshaping the policy landscape after years of divided government under Republican former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration.” [Virginia Mercury]
Theogony Highlights ACHS Gymnastics — “When people think of winter sports, basketball, indoor track and wrestling are often the first that come to mind. This means that gymnastics tends to be overlooked. In fact, many are unaware that Alexandria City High School even has a gymnastics team, as it didn’t always exist but was pioneered by students in recent years.” [Theogony]
Potomac Yard Landbay Sold — “Also in its earnings report, JBG Smith disclosed that it sold Potomac Yard Landbay H in Alexandria for $50.7 million in the first quarter. According to Alexandria property records, the deal with OHC PY LHB LLC closed Feb. 11. The site — bounded by Maskell Street, Potomac Avenue, Swann Avenue and Main Line Boulevard — is entitled for 120 townhomes. JBG Smith previously announced it had selected Pennsylvania-based homebuilder Toll Brothers to tackle that project.” [WBJ]
It’s Thursday — Expect rain to begin mainly after 3pm with foggy areas clearing by 9am and a high near 48°F. An east wind of 5 to 10mph accompanies an 80% chance of precipitation, with potential rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Thursday night continues with rain and patchy fog both before midnight and after 1am, with a low around 42°F, east wind 6 to 9mph, and a 100% chance of precipitation. New rainfall may reach a quarter to half an inch. [NWS]
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