On This Day in Alexandria History — “On September 21, 1955, Alexandrians held a special ceremony to commemorate the issue of a 30-cent postage stamp honoring Robert E. Lee. The stamps, which had been flown in that day from Norfolk, went on sale following a luncheon at the George Mason Hotel and sold out in 15 minutes. The new stamp, part of a special definitive series of stamps distributed between 1954 and 1965, was known as the ‘Liberty Issue,’ so named as three of the 24 denominations issued portrayed the Statue of Liberty in monocolor and two-color editions. This series marked the first time the United States Postal Service had issued a series of stamps that included both notable American landmarks, including Mount Vernon, and famous Americans, such as Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry and Susan B. Anthony.” [Historic Alexandria]
Police to Host Community Meeting on Technology — “Alexandria residents are invited to attend a community listening session [6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Duncan Library and Oct. 7 at Patrick Henry Recreation Center] to provide feedback on the technology APD uses to help ensure public safety. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about APD’s use of technology, ask questions, share concerns, and provide feedback to help inform future decisions.” [Alexandria Police Department/Facebook]
ACPS Issues Calendar Reminder for Student Holiday — “As a reminder, there is no school for students on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, in observance of Yom Kippur.” [ACPS/Facebook]
Titans Varsity Football Undefeated So Far — “The Titans are 4-0 under coach Rodney Hughey, with a defense that has allowed 28 points across four games: a 21-7 win over Lake Braddock at home, 17-14 at Potomac, a 35-0 shutout of Crossland and Friday’s result at Lewis, which fell to 1-2.” [Alexandria Brief]
Alexandria’s Congressman Joins Protest Outside Kennedy Center — “[Friday] I joined thousands of people outside the Kennedy Center to stand up for the arts and against Trump’s narcissism. This monument belongs to all of us, and I will do everything I can to ensure it stands for decades to come.” [Rep. Don Beyer/Bluesky]
Old Town Run Club Delivers American Flag to Ground Zero — “The club completed its third annual Race for Remembrance on the morning of Sept. 11, tracing a route from the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to the Pentagon and then north to New York City. The relay was organized to honor those killed in the Sept. 11 attacks and to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.” [The Zebra]
Street Maintenance Scheduled for This Week — The City of Alexandria has scheduled repaving and maintenance work for Fillmore Avenue (from Seminary Road to North Chambliss Street), North Armistead Street (from North Beauregard Street to end), Somervelle Street (from Duke Street to end) and North Beauregard Street (from Lincolnia Road to Sanger Road). [Alexandria T&ES]
Gov. Spanberger Issues Data Center Accountability Agenda — “Touted as the “most comprehensive and aggressive data center accountability framework in the country,” Executive Order 22 bans nondisclosure agreements by state agencies or employees, eliminates “by-right” approvals in favor of requiring public hearing and approval processes for projects that generate over 25 megawatts of power, and requires centers to contribute a “more equitable share” of electric costs.” [FFXnow]
Diesel Fuel Prices Hit Truckers Hard — “The price of gasoline is still rising because of the war in Iran and so is the price of diesel fuel. And it’s hitting truckers in the D.C. region hard. ‘You’re talking about $150 per day per truck in new fuel costs. That’s new fuel costs on top of what they may have been paying a year ago,’ Louis Campion, president and CEO of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, told WTOP.” [WTOP]
President Trump Reveals Additional Plan for Triumphal Arch — “President Donald Trump said Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition. It is one more example of how Trump is insisting that his initiatives to beautify the White House and the city are also serving a defensive purpose.” [ARLnow]
Virginia Faces Billion-Dollar Shortfall for Highway Maintenance — “Over the past 20 years, Virginia’s bridge inventory has grown by 400, with a current total of 21,200 bridges. Pavement has increased by 2,000 miles, to 59,700 miles, while pavement lane miles have increased by 5,000 to 130,400 lane miles. All of them require millions annually for maintenance and repair.” [Virginia Mercury]
D.C. Area Airports Rank Poorly in Customer Survey — “The region’s three airports each ranked below average in a new customer satisfaction survey from analytics company J.D. Power. The list is based on responses from nearly 25,000 travelers to questions about ‘wayfinding,’ terminal facilities, airport staff and retail shops … Locally, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport had the best ranking, though it still came in the bottom third of the list, taking spot 18 out of 24 for large airports.” [Washington Sun]
It’s Monday — Expect isolated showers in the afternoon with mostly cloudy skies and a high around 75°F, accompanied by northeast winds at 8 to 11 mph. In the evening, showers will become more likely after 8 p.m., with a low around 62°F and east winds at about 8 mph. There’s a 90% chance of rain overnight, with new precipitation amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch. [NWS]
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