On This Day in Alexandria History — “In the early Spring of 1907, a number of Alexandria residents came forth with reports of the unusual fecundity of fowls belonging to them, some with their eggs linked, others with their daily egg output suddenly multiplied. On April 10 of that year, it was reported that Mr. John Travers of South Henry Street had the most unusual output of all. One of his hens had laid a huge ‘triplicate’ egg, the size of a goose egg that, when opened revealed three distinct eggs inside. The event was described locally as just ‘another lusus naturae,’ meaning ‘freak of nature.'” [Historic Alexandria]
Former Del Ray Business Owner Dies — “We are heartbroken to share the news that our friend, neighbor, and Del Ray trailblazer, Barbara Mancini, passed away this week. In 1995, Barbara took a chance on an up-and-coming neighborhood and opened Mancini’s Cafe & Bakery in Del Ray, becoming one of the female small business owners who helped lead Del Ray’s transformation.” [Del Ray Business Association/Facebook]
Gov. Spanberger Vetoes Casino Bill — “The governor vetoed SB 756 from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell today (Thursday) ahead of an April 13 deadline for her to take action on all of the bills passed by the General Assembly during its 2026 session.” [FFXnow]
National Harbor Aims for 2027 Groundbreaking — “The project, to be located due north of the MGM National Harbor casino, needs Maryland lawmakers to approve a special tax district; $198.5 million in coordinated incentives from the county, state and the governor’s office; and the creation of county legislation covering development and financing.” [Washington Business Journal]
Minimum Wage Increases Signed into Law — “Virginia’s minimum wage as of January 2026 is $12.77 per hour. It will increase to $13.75 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027, and rise to $15 per hour on January 1, 2028. Starting in 2029, the wage is to be adjusted according to inflation annually, the governor’s office said.” [Old Town Alexandria Patch]
ARHA Hosts Homeownership Course — “ARHA’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program and Virginia Housing partnered to host 40 class attendees who heard from lenders, learned about the home buying process from start to finish, and connected directly with realtors and bank representatives for financial advice about purchasing a home. Participants also learned how to use their vouchers to subsidize a mortgage loan!” [Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority/Facebook]
Reminder on Special Election Early Voting Deadlines — “Applications to request a mail-in ballot must be received in the Office of Voter Registration & Elections by 5 p.m., Friday, April 10. The deadline to vote early is Saturday, April 18, at 5 p.m. at the Office of Voter Registration (132 N. Royal St., Suite 100.)” [Office of Voter Registration & Elections]
An Overlooked Location in Alexandria — “Completed in 1843, the canal was supposed to fulfill the dream of the city’s founders: For Alexandria to be a gateway into D.C. for the rest of the world. The plan at the time was to export tobacco from Virginia and coal from Western Maryland and the canal’s builders looked to D.C.’s C&O Canal for inspiration.” [WTOP]
It’s Friday — Expect patchy fog between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., then partly sunny skies turning fully sunny, with temperatures reaching a high near 75°F. A light south wind will pick up to 5 to 9 mph by morning. Friday night will see increasing clouds and a low around 56°F, with a south wind shifting to the west after midnight at 6 to 8 mph. [NWS]
