On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Dec. 1, 1742, Prince William County divided to establish Fairfax County. When it was founded in 1749, Alexandria was part of Fairfax County.” [Historic Alexandria]
Historic Lighthouse Repairs Coming Next Year — “A 2014 NPS report describes the exterior of the [Jones Point] lighthouse as in ‘good condition’ with restoration needed for the interior … Thirteen years later, no additional major restoration projects have been undertaken at the site, according to Jerry Garcia, NPS chief of staff for the George Washington Memorial Parkway. However, help will soon be coming for the winded structure. Garcia explained that a comprehensive repair project with a ‘majority focus’ on the exterior of the lighthouse building will begin in 2026.” [The Alexandria Times]
ALX Veteran Wins Rhodes Scholarship — “For [Hadi] Kamara, the honor is meaningful not just personally but symbolically. As he shared through Princeton Alumni Weekly, being selected as a first-generation American, former community-college student, and U.S. veteran makes the award ‘especially impactful.’ He hopes his journey encourages ‘other veterans and community-college transfer students to apply and compete at the highest levels.'” [The Zebra]
APD Selling Christmas Trees — “For many Alexandria children, a week at the Alexandria Police Youth Camp (APYC) isn’t just a summer getaway – it’s a chance to explore the outdoors, build confidence, make new friends, and connect with positive role models. These life-changing experiences are made possible through community support, including our annual Christmas Tree Sales, which help fund partial or full scholarships based on financial need.” [Alexandria Police Department]
World AIDS Day Event Tonight — “The city of Alexandria plans to honor World AIDS Day with an evening of choir performances, testimonies and education … This year’s event will feature a panel of people living with HIV and health experts, who will ‘discuss their experiences and vision for the future,’ Alexandria Health Department spokesperson Eve Elliott told ALXnow.” [ALXnow]
It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies and a high around 43 today, with winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph becoming lighter from the north in the afternoon, and possible gusts up to 18 mph. Monday night could bring snow and sleet between 1am and 4am, transitioning to rain and sleet, with a 70% chance of precipitation, clouds increasing, and lows around 30. Southeast winds will be 3-5 mph, and there may be less than half an inch of snow and sleet accumulation. [NWS]
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