On This Day in Alexandria History — “On April 15, 1791, the first boundary stone of the District of Columbia was laid at Jones Point in Alexandria. During a ceremony, the Alexandria Masonic Lodge set the stone at the south corner of the boundary of the new federal district.” [Historic Alexandria]
Moderate Heat Risk Today — “Our area will experience higher than normal temps [Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16], which puts us in a Moderate Heat Risk according to the NWS. A Moderate Heat Risk means those sensitive to heat are more prone to heat-related illnesses.” [City of Alexandria/X]
Beyer Speaks on ALERT Act Before Passage — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia district that includes National Airport (DCA), [on Tuesday] delivered remarks on the House floor during debate on H.R. 7613, the ALERT Act, aviation safety reform legislation that would implement the 50 recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in its final report on the January 29, 2025, midair collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines Flight 5342.” [Rep. Don Beyer]
Alexandria Man Dies in I-395 Motorcycle Crash — A motorcycle driver from Alexandria crashed into an Express Lane gate. He suffered serious injuries and later died of his injuries at the hospital. [ARLnow]
Potomac River Named Top Endangered River — “The Potomac River is the most endangered river in the country, according to a new ranking done by the nonprofit American Rivers. The organization cited two factors in its decision: January’s historic sewage spill that sent hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage flowing into the river, and the expanding footprint of data centers in the D.C. area that threaten water availability and quality, according to American Rivers.” [WTOP]
Democrats Enter Congressional Races Before Redistricting Is Decided — “Even before Virginia voters decide on a new congressional map, Democrats are piling in to run for districts proposed under a redistricting plan that is designed to give their party a near sweep of the state’s U.S. House seats.” [FFXnow]
Remembrance Event for Alexandria Lynching Victim — “In Remembrance of Joseph McCoy, the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project (ACRP) invites the public to an evening of reflection with Dr. Rodney Sadler at Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church on April 23, 2026, 129 years after McCoy’s lynching in Alexandria. The widely published Dr. Sadler plans to explore the historic use of violence by those invested with authority and power, with remarks titled, ‘Governed by Fear and Hate: The Tools of the Supremacist State.'” [Historic Alexandria]
Todd Healy Returns to Alexandria for Appearance — “Beloved Alexandria artist and master framemaker Todd Healy is returning to Old Town for a one-day-only appearance at Gadsby’s Tavern, offering his signature eye and craftsmanship to help preserve what matters most. Healy won’t be making the trip alone. His wife, Laraine—a familiar and much-loved presence to many of his longtime clients—will be there too, helping things run smoothly and always happy to chat.” [The Zebra]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny weather with a high near 93°F and southwest winds ranging from 3 to 8 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to about 71°F and southwest winds between 5 to 7 mph. [NWS]
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