On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 2, 1867, two to three hundred Black men met at The Lyceum to demand the right to vote as full citizens in upcoming municipal elections. After City officials consulted with President Andrew Johnson and the U.S. Attorney General, it was agreed that African Americans could cast ballots, but that their votes would not be counted in the final tally. To keep the peace, two companies of U.S. troops and a battalion of cavalry were sent to Alexandria as about 1,000 African Americans voted for the Union ticket. It was not until 1870 that the Fifteenth Amendment was passed, granting voting rights to Black citizens.” [Historic Alexandria]
City Roads Pretreated — “City staff are continuing to monitor the forecast and prepare for the wintery mix predicted for Monday night! Getting ready this weekend means we’re fully prepared to respond quickly and effectively no matter how the forecast may change.” [Alexandria T&ES]
How Alexandria Became a FIFA Base Camp — “What started as a happy accident led to a top-10-ranked international soccer team naming Alexandria, Virginia, as its base camp during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.” [WTOP]
Dems Press For War Powers Vote — “Democratic lawmakers called Saturday for Congress to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s order launching ‘major combat operations’ in Iran, while Republicans largely provided cautious support of the attacks … On Saturday morning, as word of the attack spread, numerous Democratic members of Congress were urging a vote on Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine’s War Powers Resolution.” [Virginia Mercury]
OHA Wins Chocolate Grant — “The Heritage Chocolate Society held its annual gathering in Washington, D.C., awarding six grants totaling $52,800. Among this year’s recipients, Historic Alexandria was honored with the Forrest E. Mars Jr. Chocolate History Grant. The Heritage Chocolate Society supports research and educational programming at historic sites, museums, and educational institutions across the United States. These programs focus on the history and future of chocolate.” [The Zebra]
Senators Endorse Beyer — “Virginia’s two U.S. senators have endorsed Rep. Don Beyer (D) in his bid for reelection in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.” [ARLnow]
Office Up For Auction — “An Alexandria office building near the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office headquarters is scheduled to be auctioned for the second time in less than two years, with the current owner blaming a weak office market and ground lease. The online auction for the five-story, 164,407-square-foot office at 2000 Duke St. in Alexandria’s Carlyle District is scheduled for March 16-18. The minimum bid is set at $750,000.” [WBJ]
APD Celebrating Women’s History — “From patrol to investigations, from school crossing guards to command staff, our women officers and professional staff bring courage, compassion, and expertise to public safety. Their leadership shapes our culture. Their service builds trust. Their example inspires the next generation. We are proud of the women who wear the APD badge and the professionals who represent our department each day, and grateful for the impact they make in every neighborhood we serve.” [APD]
It’s Monday — Snow may fall starting from 1pm with a high near 36, and 50% chance of precipitation. A cloudy day is expected with northeast winds of 6 mph, shifting southeast in the afternoon. Monday night, snow could turn into rain or freezing rain between 1am and 4am, and continue past 4am with a low around 30 and 80% chance of precipitation. Accumulations of ice and snow are expected to be minimal. [NWS]
