On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 11, 1790, several months after his return from France where he succeeded Benjamin Franklin as Minister of France, Thomas Jefferson was feted at Wise’s Tavern, located on the northeast corner of Cameron and North Fairfax Streets. Immediately upon his return, President Washington had requested Jefferson to accept the post of Secretary of State, which he accepted. He was sworn in just eleven days after the Alexandria celebration and served as the nation’s top diplomat until the last day of 1793.” [Historic Alexandria]
Budget Public Hearing on Saturday — “Make your voice heard! If you missed Monday’s Public Hearing, you have another chance this week to speak to City Council this Saturday.” [City of Alexandria]
Judge Upholds Ex-Felon Voting Rights — “On Monday, a federal court reaffirmed a January ruling that found that Virginia’s current practice of disenfranchising all people with felony convictions violates post-Civil War laws that required former Confederate states to guarantee voting rights for newly emancipated Black residents.” [Virginia Mercury]
Former Va. First Lady Running For Congress — “Dorothy McAuliffe — the former first lady, onetime state department official and wife of then-Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe — said Wednesday that she will run for Congress, putting a prominent name into the mix for a newly drawn district.” [AP]
Spring RPCA Program Registration Opens Soon — “From exciting camps and energizing fitness classes to creative arts, nature programs, and community events, there’s something for all ages this season. We look forward to another spring and summer filled with fun, connection, and opportunities to stay active and engaged with RPCA! Registration for spring classes and programs, running from April 1 to mid-June, will open: Wednesday, March 18, at 9 a.m. for City residents [and] Friday, March 20 for non-residents. [City of Alexandria]
It’s Allergy Season — “Spring doesn’t officially arrive until March 20, but if you’ve already started sneezing or feeling itchy, you’re not imagining it. A few mild temperature days are enough to kick allergy season into gear. Dr. Rachel Schreiber, an allergist based out of Rockville, Maryland, says pollen shows up fast once temperatures start to rise.” [WTOP]
It’s Wednesday — Expect rain chances before 3pm and after 4pm, partly sunny skies, and a high near 82 degrees. South winds will range from 6 to 11 mph, gusting up to 22 mph, with a 50% precipitation chance. Wednesday evening brings a slight chance of rain before 7pm, increasing after 8pm along with cloud cover and a low around 51 degrees. South winds will pick up to 11-15 mph, gusting up to 25 mph, and a 70% chance of precipitation. Anticipate new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch. [NWS]
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