Meeting on Historic Design Guidelines Scheduled for Wednesday — “The Board of Architectural Review (BAR) Design Guidelines Committee will hold a community meeting on the following date to discuss updated Design Guideline chapters for both the Old and Historic Alexandria and Parker-Gray Districts. This meeting is open to the public and testimony or comment will be received. Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Oswald Durant Center, Community Meeting Room, 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.” [City of Alexandria]
Theogony Student Newspaper Earns State Award Nominations — “The student journalists of Theogony, Alexandria City High School’s student newspaper, have another reason to celebrate. The publication has been named a finalist in eight categories in the 2026 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Media Championships. Hosted in partnership with the VHSL and Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers and Advisers (VAJTA), the Media Championships recognize outstanding work by high school journalists and student media programs across Virginia.” [Alexandria City Public Schools]
Give Like Dolly Day Draws Participation in Del Ray — “🦋 The Company of Books will donate a percentage of sales from 9/25-9/27 to the Alexandria Chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Northern Virginia Imagination Library. 🦋 Pork Barrel BBQ – Del Ray is hosting 90s country night on 9/25 from 8pm-11pm; a portion of sales will be donated to InspireLit in Dolly’s honor. 🎥: Lauren Muse — find her at Art on the Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Booth E 63 or find this print on Etsy — all proceeds from her Dolly print go to Imagination Library.” [Visit Del Ray/Facebook]
Recovery Month Celebration Held Wednesday — “Celebrate the journey of recovery in our community at the annual Recovery Month Celebration! Hosted at Ben Brenman Park [from 3-5 p.m.], this free event features food trucks, live music, games, swag, speakers, and local resources for every person, family, and community.” [City of Alexandria]
More on Fall Season and Free Things to Do Near Alexandria — “The equinox happens when the sun crosses the celestial equator heading south, marking the start of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. It lasts an instant, not a day, and it happens at the same moment everywhere on Earth. That’s why it lands on Sept. 22 here and Sept. 23 in Europe and Asia.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Governor Seeks Congressional Action on AI Oversight — “Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday called on Congress to set national rules for artificial intelligence, warning that its rapid development could threaten jobs, privacy and public resources if oversight remains largely in the hands of the companies building it. In a letter to congressional leaders, the Virginia Democrat urged federal action while pledging to pursue measures within the state’s authority.” [Virginia Mercury]
A Reminder for Suicide Prevention Month — “September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, or call Alexandria DCHS Emergency Mental Health Services at 703.746.3401. Both services are available 24/7. If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, call 911.” [Alexandria Police Department/Facebook]
It’s Wednesday — Expect rain in the morning before 7 a.m., with cloudy skies and a high near 65°F throughout the day. Northeast winds will be about 11 mph, gusting up to 25 mph, with a 60% chance of rain accumulating between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 53°F and northeast winds at 10 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. [NWS]
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