On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 17, 1856, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation authorizing the Alexandria Steam Ferry Company. The ferry company was permitted to operate across the Potomac, carrying passengers from Alexandria to Washington, D.C. and Maryland and back.” [Historic Alexandria]
SmartScan Vehicle Starts Roadway Data Collection — “Beginning Tuesday, March 17, residents may notice City vehicles equipped with cameras and sensors driving along Alexandria streets as part of a pilot program to help the City better understand roadway conditions in real time and support proactive decision making on road safety and maintenance.” [City of Alexandria]
Water Main Replacements Begin — “Beginning the week of March 16, Virginia American Water will begin a $1.9 million infrastructure upgrade project in Alexandria replacing 2,800 feet of main on three different streets.” [Virginia American Water]
Rep. Beyer Proposal Eliminates Tax On Incomes Under $46,000 — “Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) [on Monday] introduced legislation that would create a tiered surtax on income above $1 million and use the revenue to eliminate federal income taxes for Americans earning less than the median cost of living.” [ARLnow]
Alexandria-Based Sen. Mark Warner Files For Re-Election — “It’s official—I filed for reelection to the U.S. Senate! Hundreds of volunteers across Virginia powered this effort, collecting more than 18,000 signatures. Our grassroots team is strong, organized, and ready to compete everywhere across the Commonwealth.” [Mark Warner VA/Facebook]
General Assembly Delegation Breakfast on Thursday — “Join us for a timely and lively conversation as our delegation reflects on the 2026 session, breaks down the legislation that will most impact our community, and offers behind-the-scenes insights into the debates, negotiations, and defining moments that shaped the final outcomes.” [The Chamber ALX]
New Legal Notice — Public hearing on $20M revenue bonds for 159-unit affordable rehab. [Public Notices]
It’s Tuesday — Clouds will increase throughout the day, reaching a high temperature near 40°F, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 11-13 mph and gusts up to 23 mph. As for Tuesday night, expect mostly clear skies with a low temperature around 27°F, as the northwest wind slows down to 5-10 mph, with gusts still reaching a maximum of 18 mph. [NWS]
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