Nine Residents Join Alexandria Living Legends — “Nine familiar faces whose work has touched neighborhoods, schools, city life and generations of Alexandrians have been named the 2026 Living Legends of Alexandria … From public service and education to mentoring, community advocacy, preservation and civic leadership, the group represents the many ways people quietly — and sometimes very visibly — make Alexandria better.” [The Zebra]
Inova’s Oakville Facility Named a Design Showcase Honorable Mention — “In 2020, Inova Health System (Inova; Falls Church, Va.) set out to define a new architectural identity, operational standard, and patient experience across its network. Inova Health Center – Oakville, a 4-story, 100,000-square-foot ambulatory care center in Alexandria, Va., represents the first phase of that multicampus initiative. The project was completed in October 2024 and submitted to the 2026 Healthcare Design Showcase by Ballinger (Philadelphia) and Ennead Architects (New York).” [Healthcare Design Magazine]
Alexandria RPCA to Launch ‘Where You Belong’ Campaign — “The campaign officially launches September 18, with William Ramsay Recreation Center becoming the first facility to showcase the new campaign through ‘William Ramsay Recreation Center, Friends from All Places.’ Located on the west side of Alexandria, the center will offer residents a first look at what’s ahead for Alexandria’s recreation experience.” [Alexandria Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities]
Affordable Care Act Enrollments Drop in Virginia — “Of an estimated 100,000 people whom state health leaders predicted were vulnerable to losing their Affordable Care Act insurance in Virginia, 94,000 have dropped it so far this year, according to new numbers from the State Health Benefit Exchange. There were 389,000 enrollees in 2025 and 295,000 enrollees as of this week.” [Virginia Mercury]
New Contract to Address Reflecting Pool Algae — “The $16 million project launched by President Donald Trump to fix longstanding problems with the Reflecting Pool faced immediate problems, including peeling blue sealant and a fierce return of green algae. According to government spending data, American Ag Energy, Inc. was awarded a $2.7 million contract last week, for the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of water treatment equipment at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.” [NBC Washington]
Next Historic Happy Hour from 5-7 p.m. Today — “Join us for Historic Happy Hours as we deep dive into history in a fun setting throughout the city! Learn about tavern entertainment in the late 18th and early 19th centuries presented by Jim Holloway, Interpretive Program Coordinator. Join us at Ramparts at 1700 Fern St. Alexandria, VA 22302.” [City of Alexandria]
Early Bird Tickets to AWLA 80th Anniversary Offered for Limited Time — “Early-bird ticket price ends Tues., September 8 at noon! 
You are invited to join us as we celebrate 80 incredible years on November 12! 
For eight decades, we’ve been there for pets and people in Alexandria and beyond. Now, we’re raising a glass to everything we’ve accomplished and looking forward to the next chapter of lifesaving.” [Animal Welfare League of Alexandria/Facebook]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny weather with a high of 95°F and a heat index of up to 103°F, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Winds will be light, turning west at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Thursday night, there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., with partly cloudy skies and a low of around 77°F. [NWS]
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