On This Day in Alexandria History — “On April 1, 1862, the noted American landscape painted Winslow Homer was in Alexandria, sketching Union soldiers leaving the city for Fort Monroe as part of Major General George McClellan’s ‘Peninsula Campaign.’ The drawing depicts ‘General McClellan’s Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment Ready to Embark at Alexandria for Old Point Comfort.’ … He accompanied the Union Army units for about two months, sailing down the Potomac from Alexandria to Fort Monroe and Yorktown in the Tidewater region.” [Historic Alexandria]
Alexandria Celebrates Earth Month in April — “Join us as we commemorate the 56th anniversary of Earth Day with a month full of environmentally focused events, activities, and online initiatives that center on the Eco-City Vision in which Alexandria’s residents, businesses, and City government participate in a vibrant community that is always mindful of the needs and lifestyle of the generations to come.” [City of Alexandria]
Alexandria Beautification Award Nominations Open — “The 2026 Alexandria Beautification Awards recognizing sustainable practices return this spring! Nominations open April 1 and will be accepted through mid-summer. In celebration of America250, we’re introducing a new award category for Best Patriotic Native Plantings.” [City of Alexandria]
Data Center Growth Raises Concerns About Potomac Water Supply — “The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, abbreviated ICPRB, describes some of the ways in which data center growth, which is primarily located in Virginia’s Loudoun and Prince William counties, can affect whether there is enough drinking water to serve Fairfax Water, WSSC Water and the Washington Aqueduct.” [WTOP]
City Observes Remembrance for Victims of Holocaust — “The City of Alexandria will observe the Days of Remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in the Frank and Betty Wright Reading Gardens located at the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke Street.” [City of Alexandria]
Rep. Don Beyer Responds to President Trump Executive Order — “Trump is pulling out all the stops to make it more difficult for eligible Americans to vote because he knows he and his administration are unpopular. He’s terrified Americans will turn out in droves to reject him and his allies in Congress. His executive order attacking voting by mail will be defeated in court.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Celebrates 40 Years at April 18 Gala — “Each year, the largest fundraiser for local scholarships—and the biggest black tie event in Alexandria City—takes place in April at the Hilton Mark Center with the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s Annual Silent & Auction. All funds raised during the silent auction, as well as Gala ticket sales, go directly toward the scholarships for the newest award recipients and previous award recipients’ renewal scholarships.” [Scholarship Fund of Alexandria]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny conditions with a high near 86, and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 PM. Southwest winds will be 8 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely Wednesday night until 2 AM, with a slight chance of showers afterwards. It will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Winds will shift from south to east at 5 to 7 mph after midnight, with a 70% chance of rain. Rainfall could be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. [NWS]
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