On This Day in Alexandria History — “On July 29, 1952, the witnesses reported UFO sightings across Northern Virginia. The Alexandria Gazette said, “Flying saucers circled the Northern Virginia area again this morning.” A week and a half earlier, an Alexandria man reported seeing “a red cigar-shaped object” over his house, which he estimated to be about the same size as a DC-7 airplane.” [Historic Alexandria]
Final Sprint for 8th Congressional District Candidates — “With just one week to go until the primary, the four challengers to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) are trying to stand out from the crowd. Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan and Mo Seifeldein are attempting to overtake Beyer in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Beyer was first elected to Congress in 2014.” [ARLnow]
Closure in Front of City Hall Extended — “The temporary pedestrian walkway in front of City Hall will remain in place through August 8. The City Hall DASH bus stop will stay closed during this time; riders can use the Pitt Street stop instead.” [City of Alexandria/Facebook]
Price Reduced on Affordable Homeownership Unit — “The City of Alexandria Office of Housing continues to market a resale-restricted condominium unit at 3702 Valley Dr, Alexandria Virginia, 22302. The one bedroom/one bath, 760 square feet, unit is listed at an additional reduced price of $324,900 (previously $335,000) and is part of Parkfairfax community.” [Alexandria Office of Housing]
Alexandria Historical Society Holds Launch for Digital History Museum — Tuesday’s launch party introduced the Historical Society Digital History Museum, a new online resource to share stories of Alexandria’s history. The evening included a panel of Alexandria historians and archaeologists who shared stories that stood out and the importance of preserving the city’s history. [Historic Alexandria]
Applications Open for Plug In Alexandria — “The City of Alexandria’s Office of Climate Action announces the second round of Plug In Alexandria, a program that makes it easier and more affordable for multi-unit residential communities, non-profit organizations, and places of worship to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers.” [City of Alexandria]
Community Fire Academy Open for Fall Session — “Our 2026 Fall Community Fire Academy is your chance to go behind-the-scenes and learn how we serve our community. The program is open to city residents ages 18 and older, individuals who work in the city, and owners of businesses in the city. Apply today!” [Alexandria Fire Department/X]
Temporary Measure in Students’ ‘Kidnapping Skit’ Case — “Fairfax County Public Schools has temporarily agreed not to release the disciplinary records of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ) students who were suspended for making a “kidnapping” skit for social media to promote their chapter of the Muslim Students Association, pending the outcome of a lawsuit against the school system.” [FFXnow]
It’s Wednesday — It will be sunny and warm with a high of 84°F. Expect northwest winds of 10 to 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low of 68°F, and northwest winds around 11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. [NWS]
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