On This Day in Alexandria History — On November 21, 1947, the Alexandria Traffic Board lifted the limit of the number of cabs that could operate in the City. Earlier in the year, the Traffic Board had permitted only 150 cabs to operate until the results of a survey could be analyzed. [Historic Alexandria]
Advocates Brace for ACA Expiration — “The ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits have made coverage more affordable for millions since 2021. In Virginia, roughly 400,000 people use the marketplace, and as many as 100,000 could fall off their plans if the credits expire. Health-care leaders have called the potential fallout “a bit of a tsunami,” warning that premiums could rise 30% to 50% next year.” [Virginia Mercury]
VADOC, APD Mourn Fallen Officer — “The Alexandria Police Department stands with the Virginia Department of Corrections and public safety agencies across the Commonwealth as we mourn the tragic line-of-duty death of a VADOC Officer [Nov. 17].” “The Virginia Department of Corrections and partner public safety agencies across Virginia organized a memorial procession for fallen Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall on Thursday, Nov. 20.” [Alexandria Police Department, VADOC]
Man Charged After Accidental Gunfire — “An Alexandria man has been charged after police say a firearm fell out of his bag, causing it to accidentally fire, during a Henrico County youth soccer game [in September] … Investigators determined that, while Greater Richmond YMCA teams played soccer at the school, a firearm fell out of a spectator’s bag and accidentally fired a shot.” [WRIC ABC8News]
City Promotes Free Code Training — Learn about the fundamentals of the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) during a free training from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center. [City of Alexandria]
It’s Friday — Rain is expected mostly after 1pm, accompanied by mostly cloudy conditions and a high temperature near 56°F. The calm wind will later shift to the south, blowing at around 5 mph, with a 50% chance of precipitation. Friday night will experience more rainfall, with temperatures around 49°F and a calm wind turning north at 6 mph after midnight. There is a 90% chance of precipitation, with potential accumulation between a quarter and half an inch. [NWS]
