On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Nov. 20, 1818, the Alexandria Common Council authorized space in the new City Hall and Market House for an Alexandria Museum. The space, located on the second floor corner of the building overlooking Cameron and N. Royal Streets, was operated by the local Masonic Lodge and was the site of many important public receptions overs the years, including one for the Marquis de Lafayette who visited Alexandria for a month in 1824.” [Historic Alexandria]
NYT Covers HOA Quarrels — “Mr. [Frank] Capone has spent $40,000 suing the HOA over his right to plant a Mickey Mouse flag in his front flower pot and revoke the street parking privileges of 22 neighbors. Seeking to oust him from leadership, his association started a multimedia campaign … The case is another example of how the nation’s partisan divide has reached the hyperlocal level. Nearly one-quarter of Americans belong to an HOA, whose dominion over private property draws ever more complaints.” [The New York Times]
‘Hot Chocolate History Tours’ Return — “Now in its third season, the two-hour walking tour takes place on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Guides Hope Nelson and Michael Lee Pope will bring history and hot chocolate enthusiasts to eight different spots around Alexandria. Participants will learn about the history of the city and its restaurants.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Lawmakers Brainstorm Flooding Solutions — “As a new legislative era begins, climate issues are expected to take a front seat during debate in the coming year. A joint committee focused on recurring flooding in Virginia met Tuesday to recommend ideas for legislation they believe can better aid the commonwealth with addressing flooding and helping funds flow to resiliency projects.” [Virginia Mercury]
Plan Ahead of Holiday Travel With VDOT —”VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26 until noon on Monday, Dec. 1. While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time.” [Virginia Department of Transportation]
Senators Have Coffee With Veterans —”Sen. Mark R. Warner and Sen. Tim Kaine cordially invite you to a Commonwealth Coffee honoring Virginia’s veterans. The coffee serves as an opportunity for veterans, active duty service members, their families, and Virginia’s broader military community to speak with the Senators and members of their staff.” The event is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. today at the Hart Senate Building in D.C. [American Legion]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high temperature near 52 degrees accompanied by a light and variable wind. Thursday night will also be mostly cloudy, while the temperature drops to around 43 degrees and a calm wind prevails. [NWS]
