Governor Appoints AlexRenew CEO to Commission — “Governor Abigail Spanberger has appointed AlexRenew General Manager and CEO Justin Carl to the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB). The interstate advisory body works across state lines to protect the waters of the Potomac River Basin and its resources upon which six million people depend.” [AlexRenew]
ACPS Hosts Essential Workers Appreciation Event — At the event, Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt thanked health care providers, sanitation workers, bus drivers, teachers, police officers and other essential workers as the heartbeat of the school system. “Across our 18 schools, essential workers support students in countless ways,” Kay-Wyatt said. “They transport students safely, prepared nutritious meals, provide health and counseling services, maintain welcoming learning environments and help ensure every school remains safe and supportive.” [ALXnow/ACPS]
Housing 2040 Deadline for Feedback Approaches — The public can comment on the draft recommendations and strategies for the city’s Housing 2040 Plan through March 22. [City of Alexandria]
Del Ray Restaurant Celebrates Fourth Year With New Accolade — “On its 4th anniversary, Matt & Tony’s All Day Kitchen + Bar in Del Ray is celebrating making Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Restaurants 2026 list.” [The Zebra]
Next Traffic and Parking Board Meeting Coming Up — “Join us for the upcoming Traffic and Parking Board hearing on March 23 to weigh in on relocating a Capital Bikeshare station, re-adjusting a future bus stop location, and more.” [Alexandria T&ES/X]
Hayfield Coach to Be Fired — “An assistant track coach at Hayfield Secondary School will be dismissed after he was arrested [Thursday] on child pornography charges, police say.” [FFXnow]
New Legal Notice — Hotel restaurant applies for on/off-premise wine, beer, mixed-beverages license. [Public Notices]
It’s Friday — Expect scattered showers after 2 PM with increasing clouds and a high near 68°F. Winds will shift from light south to southwest at 8–13 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation. Showers are likely Friday night, mainly between 8 PM and 2 AM, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 49°F. Southwest winds will be 7–10 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph, and a 60% chance of precipitation, with expected rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. [NWS]
