ACPS Operating Status During Severe Storm — “ACPS is monitoring the forecast for severe storms expected [Monday], Mar. 16, 2026. If weather conditions require an early dismissal, we will announce any changes to our operating status tomorrow. This notice is to help families plan in case early pickup is needed.” [ACPS/X]
Virginia General Assembly Session Ends — “Virginia lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 General Assembly session in dramatic fashion Saturday evening, adjourning their regular session without a budget deal after an unexpected dispute over data center tax breaks fractured negotiations among Democrats who otherwise controlled every lever of power in Richmond.” [Virginia Mercury]
New Program Fights Real Estate Fraud — “The Alexandria Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, led by Clerk Greg Parks, has launched VADeed Alert, a free online service that notifies property owners whenever a document is recorded against their property in the city’s land records.” [The Zebra]
Sewage Spill Complicates Practice for ACHS Rowing Team — “The District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia implemented complete bans on recreational use of the river. This ban directly prohibited the girls and boys crew teams at ACHS from practicing on the river for almost two months after the pipe burst.” [Theogony]
Tysons Casino Bill Advances — The State Senate voted 22-16 Friday on a substitute for Senate Bill 756 that would allow a temporary casino establishment in Fairfax County before a referendum to permit a permanent development goes to voters. [FFXnow]
Alexandria Restaurant Wins NoVA Wars: Italian Edition — Thompson Italian, which has Falls Church and Alexandria locations, came out on top of Sterling’s Urbano Modern Italian in Northern Virginia Magazine’s contest for the best Italian eatery. [Northern Virginia Magazine]
New Legal Notice — Housing Choice Voucher administrative plan review; hearing May 1, 2026. [Public Notices]
It’s Monday — There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the day, followed by likely showers and possible thunderstorms from 8am to 2pm, with chances continuing after 2pm. The day will be cloudy, with a high temperature near 72°F and a south wind at 15-18 mph, gusting up to 36 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with rainfall amounts between a quarter and half-inch possible. For Monday night, showers are expected before 2am, with a low temperature around 30°F. The west wind will blow at 13-17 mph, gusting up to 31 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with similar rainfall amounts as during the day. [NWS]
