On This Day in Alexandria History — “On July 23, 1830, the Alexandria Common Council authorized the purchase of 500 shares of stock in the Alexandria Canal Company. When completed in 1845, the canal ran from a terminal in Georgetown, across the Potomac on an aqueduct, along the west side of the Virginia shore, over Four Mile Run on another aqueduct, into Alexandria, and descended to the Potomac by means of three lift locks which lowered barges to the river.” [Historic Alexandria]
Impact to Yard Waste Collections — “The City of Alexandria will slide select yard waste collection routes regularly scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday (July 22-23) to Friday, July 24 due to operational changes. No other services will be impacted.” [City of Alexandria]
Former Councilman Joins Anti-Zoning for Housing Group — “The Coalition for A Livable Alexandria (CLA) is excited to welcome Frank Fannon, a fourth-generation Alexandrian, former City Council member, and 2008 Living Legend of Alexandria, to its Board of Directors.” [The Coalition for A Livable Alexandria news release]
Beyer Signs Onto Bill to Improve Air Quality in Federal Buildings — “Following a weekend of dangerously poor air quality across the Washington region, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), joined by Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) introduced the bipartisan Federal Facilities Indoor Air Quality Assessment Act to identify and address air quality and ventilation problems across federal buildings.” [Rep. Don Beyer news release]
Soccer Writer to Give Book Talk in Alexandria — “Paul Tenorio, a senior writer for The Athletic, will visit Old Town Books on Friday, Aug. 14, to discuss his new book, “The Messi Effect,” which chronicles Lionel Messi’s arrival in Major League Soccer and the ripple effects it set off across the sport in America. The event runs from 7 to 8 p.m. at the bookstore, 130 S. Royal St., and pairs a discussion with a book signing.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Next Orientation for Housing Alexandria Homeownership Program — “Housing Alexandria, an Alexandria-based affordable housing provider, will host a virtual orientation on its Shared Equity Homeownership Program (SEHP) on Tuesday July 28 at 7 p.m. Subsequent SEHP orientations will be held once a month for interested homebuyers to learn about the homebuying process, responsibilities of the homeowner, and resale process.” [Housing Alexandria]
Tickets Remain for America 250 Event This Weekend — “Tickets are still available for Historic Alexandria’s 1776 Sing-Along & Panel Discussion on Saturday, July 25, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street. Join Historic Alexandria to commemorate America250 through an evening of music and conversation exploring the history and legacy of the songs that shaped the nation.” [Historic Alexandria]
Mount Vernon Trail Cleanups Coming Up — There will be several cleanups happening in and around Alexandria, including Jones Point Park on Aug. 1, Four Mile Run South on Aug. 8, Fort Hunt Park on Aug. 15 and Belle Haven Park on Aug. 29. [Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail]
It’s Thursday — The weather will be partly sunny in the morning, becoming fully sunny later in the day, with a high of around 80°F. Expect a gentle north wind at 5 to 7 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to about 63°F and calm winds. [NWS]
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