Mayor Gaskins: Pump Station Alternatives Discussion Next Month — “In March, the manager and staff will come back to the city. They’ll present an update, they’ll present other alternatives and things that they have been exploring … I hope you’ll continue to engage in the conversation. Our waterfront belongs to all of us, and we can all be a part of shaping the path forward and making sure that we continue to be more resilient in the face of climate change.” [Mayor Alyia Gaskins]
Potomac Advocate Shares Story in Podcast — “One of the fiercest advocates for action and advocacy after last month’s mass sewage spill has a long background in fighting for the Potomac River. Potomac Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks was one of the first at the scene of the burst Potomac Interceptor pipe in Montgomery County on Jan. 19.” [ARLnow]
Theogony: New Series On Segregated Alexandria — “While abolition brought African Americans into freedom, the end of slavery was only the beginning of America’s racist institution, raising a new battle for racial equality in America, in which many of the systemic effects are still tightly knit into the fabrics of today’s Alexandria.” [Theogony]
Housing 2040 Open House Tomorrow — From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., “[It] will provide a forum to learn about draft recommendations and provide feedback for several Housing 2040 projects. Learn more about recommendations for Landlord-Tenant Rights and Protections, Affordable Housing Preservation, Homeownership, Senior Housing, Financial Tools for Affordable Housing, and Common Interest Communities.” [City of Alexandria]
Black History Museum Book Event Tomorrow — From 11 a.m. to noon, “Meet Authors Jeff Gottesfeld, and Michelle Y. Green along with illustrator and Howard University graduate Kim Holt, for a family program that highlights their new book; Fight for the Right to Read: Samuel Wilbert Tucker and the 1939 Sit-Down Strike for Library Reading Equality. This free program, held at the Alexandria Black History Museum at 902 Wythe Street in Alexandria, Virginia, is suitable for families with children in second grade and above.” [City of Alexandria]
Maternal Care Company Names CEO — “Julie Talbot thought she’d cleared her biggest parenthood hurdle after enduring fertility struggles and a pregnancy only possible via in vitro fertilization. Then she had to feed her baby. Breastfeeding as a new mother proved both medically challenging and detrimental to Talbot’s mental health … That’s why, Talbot said, stepping in as global CEO of Lansinoh Laboratories Inc. is as much a professional move as a personal one.” [WBJ]
Cherry Challenge Winners Announced — “Diners have chosen their favorite cherry-themed dishes offered by Alexandria restaurants in the 2026 Cherry Challenge held from Jan. 25 through Feb. 8.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
It’s Friday — Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 53°F and calm winds becoming southerly at 5 mph in the afternoon. The evening will be mostly clear with lows near 38°F and south winds between 3 and 6 mph. [NWS]
