On This Day in Alexandria History — “On February 25, 1801, the town of Alexandria was formally and legally designated as part of the District of Columbia, the new national capital being developed on lands formerly within the states of Maryland and Virginia. Alexandria remained part of the capital city until the late 1840’s when the land on the west side of the Potomac was retroceded back to Virginia by an act of Congress.” [Historic Alexandria]
Duke Street Land Use Meeting Tonight — “The community meeting will include a presentation on community feedback gathered to date, proposed Draft Plan Districts, and a discussion of the upcoming next elements of the draft Plan. Before and after the presentation there will be an Open House with further information as well as an opportunity to interact with staff.” [City of Alexandria]
Spanberger Responds to SOTU — “Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, just weeks after being sworn in as the commonwealth’s 75th governor, delivered a sharp Democratic rebuttal Tuesday night to President Donald Trump’s 107-minute State of the Union address, accusing him of driving up the costs of housing, health care, energy and groceries, unleashing chaos in American communities and deepening instability abroad — all while enriching himself and his allies.” [Virginia Mercury]
House Fails to Pass Aircraft Reform — “The House failed to approve a bill Tuesday that was crafted after last year’s tragic midair collision near Washington D.C. to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems to prevent such crashes. The collision of an airliner and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.” [AP]
Warner Addresses Future of AI — “Speaking Monday at the grand opening of a new Ballston office for the cybersecurity company KnowBe4, which focuses on human and AI risk management, the senator emphasized the need to prepare for sweeping technological changes and their impacts on society.” [ARLnow]
Playa Bowls Renovating — “Renovations are underway at 1229 King St., in Old Town Alexandria, for a new Playa Bowls restaurant.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Layoffs at AOL — “AOL’s Northern Virginia presence continues to shrink, as the one-time internet pioneer prepares to lay off more than 100 employees in the coming months.” [FFXnow]
NoVA Magazine Home Tour — “The Old Town Alexandria area is known for its rowhouses, and this property is a prime example of the desirable style. At 720 Gibbon St., Alexandria, this circa-1979 home boats a timeless style and easy walkability to the conveniences of Old Town.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Wednesday — There’s a slight chance of snow before 8am, followed by a slight chance of rain between 8am and 10am. The sky will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny, and the temperature will reach a high near 55. The southwest wind will blow at 10 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 37, as the west wind shifts to 5 to 7 mph and becomes calm after midnight. [NWS]
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