On This Day in Alexandria History — “On September 11, 1887, the USS Dolphin sailed past the City of Alexandria with a squad of U.S. Marines bound for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ship had previously anchored in the Potomac River off Alexandria, and steamed on to the Washington Navy Yard to pick up ‘a few good men’ scheduled to participate in the Constitution Centennial commemoration held that year. The New York-based Dolphin was a sleek and elegant, largely ceremonial ship operated by the U.S. Navy, famous for Congressional visits, ‘champagne cruises’ by government dignitaries, and as a transport ship for the Secretary of the Navy.” [Historic Alexandria]
9/11 Ceremony for 25th Anniversary Planned at APD Headquarters — “The City of Alexandria will hold its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony from 10-11 a.m. Friday at Alexandria Police Department Headquarters (3600 Wheeler Avenue). The ceremony, remembering the victims, survivors, first responders and others impacted by 9/11, will include a presentation of colors, remarks by Mayor Alyia Gaskins and public safety officials and a return to quarters ceremony.” [ALXnow]
Alexandria Residents Remember 9/11 — “Retired Lt. Gen. Bob Wood was also in the Pentagon that day 25 years ago, where he worked as director of the Army’s Strategy, Plans and Policy Directorate. The plane crashed ‘right below’ his office, he told the Times. His daughter, who worked on Capitol Hill for a senior congressman at the time, called Wood in a panic after the twin towers were hit by the second plane.” [Alexandria Times]
Nepalese Restaurant Raises Thousands for Flood Relief — “Royal Nepal Restaurant collected about $7,435 during the Labor Day fundraiser it held for flood relief in Nepal and has sent $6,150 to the Nepal Relief Fund, the restaurant said in a video posted Thursday.” [Alexandria Brief]
More Hearings Scheduled on Dominion Energy Merger Proposal — “In addition to the three days for telephonic testimony already planned at the beginning of the case, the commissioners mandated three in-person hearings across Dominion’s Virginia coverage area. This will allow additional opportunities for residents to weigh in on the merger that could create the largest regulated utility in the world, as the public and state lawmakers heighten their scrutiny of the deal.” [Virginia Mercury]
Data Centers Curb Region’s Progress on Emission Reduction Goal — “The goal of a 50% reduction from 2005 levels was set in October 2020 after regional efforts managed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20% from 2005. While the region is making progress in many environmental areas, the need for more power supply for commercial properties — data centers and others — means the region is unlikely to reach its goal for 2030, and could imperil reaching a goal of an 80% reduction by 2050.” [FFXnow]
Senators Announce Legislation to Address Busy DCA Airspace — “U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) announced the DCA Air Safety Act, legislation that would improve safety in the constrained and complex airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) after last year’s deadly midair collision that claimed 67 lives. The bill would cap hourly arrivals, reduce the clustering of flights, and remove 30 slots—thereby addressing issues that contributed to the January 2025 disaster.” [Sen. Tim Kaine news release]
Metro’s New Wayfinding Signs Draw Scrutiny — “The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority says its redesigned signs are intended to make navigating the Metro “clearer and more consistent,” with less visual clutter and information presented at the point where riders need it. The new system is beginning to roll out at L’Enfant Plaza and is expected to reach the entire system over the next five years. But reactions from Metro riders have been decidedly mixed.” [USA Today]
New EBT Cards for SNAP Recipients Target Fraud — “Virginia is rolling out new chip-and-tap EBT cards in an effort to protect SNAP recipients from benefit theft and skimming. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Wednesday that Virginia is among the first states to introduce the more secure cards, which work like modern debit and credit cards.” [WJLA]
Applicants Sought for Alexandria Boards and Commissions in October — “Council will act on these vacancies at the October 13 2026, City Council meeting. All applicants must complete an electronic application via the City’s website no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 2, 2026. Applications received after this deadline may not be forwarded to City Council.” [City of Alexandria]
It’s Friday — There is a slight chance of showers early in the morning, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 81°F. Winds will be from the northeast at 3 to 6 mph, and there is a 20% chance of precipitation. Friday night will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 67°F and calm winds. [NWS]
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