On This Day in Alexandria History — “On September 30, 1852, the Alexandria Justice of Peace directed the removal of privately-owned hog pens along Hunting Creek to abate nuisance complaints. Apparently, the smells associated with the slow-moving, stagnant waterway, combined with the stench of swine husbandry operations in the area became too overpowering for nearby property owners to bear.” [Historic Alexandria]
Metro Blue and Yellow Line to Single Track Thursday — “🟡🔵 Heads up for this Thursday: From 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., trains will single track on the Yellow and Blue lines between Pentagon City and @Reagan_Airport stations. The Yellow Line will run between Huntington and Greenbelt. This will allow us to complete the necessary track work that helps prevent rail kinks.” [Metro/X]
ACPS Marks ‘Remember the Titans’ Day — “On Sept. 29, 2000, “Remember the Titans” was released, bringing the story inspired by Alexandria’s legendary 1971 Titans football team to audiences around the world. So, on this Remember the Titans Day, we celebrate the players and cheerleaders who helped build the legacy, the generations of Titans who followed, and today’s students who continue to carry that Titan pride.” [ACPS/Facebook]
T&ES Spotlights Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement on Vermont Avenue — “When a sanitary sewer replacement is done right, you’ll never see the results – but we wanted to show off the recent 10-inch sewer line replacement on Vermont Avenue!” [Alexandria T&ES/X]
AWLA Pet Thrives in New Home — “Remember Mia from earlier this year? Mia was transferred to us via Paws of Southwest Virginia after Lee County Officers seized her from her owner because of her poor condition. She arrived with horrible, bleeding skin and many open wounds … We ran into Mia (now Louise) at Barktoberfest this weekend. She’s hardly recognizable! 😍 Her mom says she’s affectionate, spirited, and enjoys her daily trips to the dog park.” [Animal Welfare League of Alexandria/Facebook]
Sinkhole Keeps Pentagon City Road Closed — “The hole has been covered and a large metal plate has been installed on a portion of 13th Street S. between Costco and Metropolitan Park. However, the road is still barricaded as ownership of the Millennium at National Landing apartment building continues to coordinate with county staff.” [ARLnow]
Latest Action on National Harbor Sphere — “A key Prince George’s County Council committee on Tuesday did not issue a recommendation on a bill that would authorize $130 million in tax-increment financing for the National Harbor Sphere — effectively giving lawmakers more time to weigh whether to require Sphere Entertainment Co. to enter into a project labor agreement as a condition of approval.” [Washington Business Journal]
Pediatricians Respond to Federal Vaccine Guidance – “Several local practices have publicly reaffirmed their longstanding childhood vaccination policies after President Trump’s executive order recommending fewer routine childhood vaccines and more separate visits for shots. That includes Pediatric Associates of Alexandria, which recently announced it will continue to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) schedule.” [Axios D.C.]
New Guidelines Approved for SOL Test Alternative — “The Virginia Board of Education has approved new rules for assessing student learning in subjects without statewide Standards of Learning tests, giving schools another way to measure whether students have mastered the required material … Local Alternative Assessments, or LAAs, give students opportunities to use critical thinking skills instead of rote memorization.” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 80°F and a calm wind shifting to the southwest at 6 mph in the afternoon. By Wednesday night, the weather will turn mostly cloudy with a low of around 64°F, accompanied by a south wind around 6 mph. [NWS]
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