Reminder on Housing 2040 Review by Planning Commission Tuesday — “The Office of Housing is pleased to announce the release of the Draft Housing 2040 Plan for public review. The Draft Plan will be heard by the Planning Commission as part of the June 2, 2026 docket.” [City of Alexandria]
I-395 Road Work This Week — “Heads up! Crews will be at work along the I-395 ramp and eastbound Duke Street from June 1-5 to conduct site surveys. Mobile single-lane closures may occur while work is underway between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.” [Alexandria T&ES/X]
AWLA Launches Calendar Contest — “Our annual Calendar Pet Photo Contest is one of our biggest and most popular fundraisers of the year. And this year is even more special as we celebrate 80 years of serving Alexandria’s pets and people. Funds raised during the month-long contest will help fuel the AWLA’s mission for the next 80 years and beyond, supporting lifesaving care, community resources, and second chances for pets and the people who love them.” [Animal Welfare League of Alexandria]
Bus Driver in Fatal I-95 Crash Arrested — “The driver of the charter bus that struck at least eight vehicles in Stafford County on Friday, killing five and injuring 44, has been taken into custody on Saturday.” [DC News Now]
New SNAP Requirements Beginning — “The changes could mean millions of Americans will no longer receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Starting Monday, the federal government will require certain people who receive SNAP benefits to show they are either working or volunteering for community services.” [NBC Washington]
Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Announces New Cadet Program — “In spring of 2026, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office launched an all-new Cadet Program. This six-month pilot program is designed to introduce young adults to careers in law enforcement and prepare them for future opportunities within the office.” [Alexandria Sheriff’s Office newsletter]
200+ Students Earn Funds from Scholarship Fund of Alexandria — “About 80 percent of the students receiving scholarships will be the first in their families to pursue education beyond high school. Think about that for a moment. First-generation college students stepping into entirely new worlds not just for themselves, but for their families too.” [The Zebra]
Rent-Free Space at Amazon HQ2 for Arlington School — “Arlington County school leaders in Virginia are close to finalizing a deal that will relocate Arlington Community High School to Amazon’s HQ2 campus in Pentagon City beginning this fall.” [WTOP]
Judge’s Ruling on Kennedy Center Name — “A federal judge on Friday barred President Donald Trump from adding his name to the Kennedy Center and from closing the performing arts venue for two years for renovations — a setback that prompted Trump to say he is potentially relinquishing control of the performing arts venue.” [Washington Business Journal]
Capital Weather Gang Goes Independent — “Beginning May 31, readers can find the team at CapitalWeather.com, marking a return to the independent model that first launched the popular weather operation in 2004 before it partnered with The Washington Post in 2008. In a message shared with readers, the team expressed gratitude to The Post and the community that helped it grow over nearly two decades.” [The MoCo Show]
It’s Monday — It will be partly sunny today with a high of around 79°F and a north wind at about 8 mph. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low of around 55°F and an east wind ranging from 5 to 8 mph. [NWS]
