On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 5, 1910, sidewalks were being installed on Prince Street. A contractor laid out granolithic pavement on the north side of Prince between Lee and Fairfax streets.” [Historic Alexandria]
Landmark I-395 Meeting Tonight — “You are invited to learn about construction planned to modify the ramp leading from I-395 North to eastbound Duke Street at a pre-construction meeting hosted by the City of Alexandria’s project team. These modifications will provide access to the future Inova Hospital campus at the former Landmark Mall site.” [City of Alexandria]
Redistricting Vote Allowed, Va. Supreme Court Rules — “For the second time, Virginia’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that voters can cast ballots on a Democrat-led congressional redistricting plan that could help the party win four more U.S. House seats, as the justices review legal challenges to the effort.” [AP]
In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students Awaits Court Outcome — “An Arlington-based nonprofit that intervened in Virginia’s federal court case over in-state tuition for undocumented students is now awaiting a judge’s decision. The Dream Project is watching the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia after a joint agreement challenging Virginia’s law was invalidated last Friday … According to court documents, a federal judge will hear from Virginia and the DOJ during a pre-trial conference on March 18. [ARLnow]
Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Jan. 6 Attack Education — “Virginia lawmakers on Monday passed a proposal that would require schools, if they teach students about the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to relay the facts of what actually happened, without including misinformation that the 2020 presidential election was stolen or that the attack was just a peaceful protest.” [Virginia Mercury]
Va. Could Reduce Food-to-Alcohol Ratio — “The House of Delegates and Senate both passed legislation last month that would reduce the ratio of food-to-alcohol sales for restaurants in the commonwealth from no less than 45% to at least 30% … Advocates for the change, including one of the bill’s sponsors, argued the higher ratio failed to keep up with the times, In an interview with Radio IQ’s Michael Pope, state Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, D-Alexandria, cited the example of a customer who ordered a couple of $20 cocktails and a $25 burger. That’s the type of order that’s not uncommon due to the rising popularity of craft cocktails but would tip the scales out of balance.” [WBJ]
March 9 Deadline for Mobile Art Lab Applications — “The City of Alexandria is offering community organizations, businesses, and event organizers the opportunity to apply to host the Mobile Art Lab at their free public events. This dynamic art-filled vehicle provides hands-on visual and performing arts activities led by professional artists. It brings a range of art materials and creative experiences directly to your free event, engaging participants of all ages.” [City of Alexandria]
Fairfax Casino Bill Passes House — “The Virginia House of Delegates passed SB 756 from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell initially by 64-32 today (Wednesday), advancing a legislative effort that has gained momentum over the past few years alongside increasingly vocal opposition from many local residents and elected officials.” [FFXnow]
It’s Thursday — There’s a 20% chance of rain before 10am and after 4pm, with patchy fog expected before noon. The cloudy weather will slowly turn mostly sunny, reaching a high of 63°F. Calm winds will shift southeast at 6 mph in the afternoon. Rain is likely on Thursday night, mainly after 7pm, with a 60% chance of precipitation. The night will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 51°F and winds remaining eastward. New precipitation amounts could total under a tenth of an inch. [NWS]
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