On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Dec. 3, 1789, the Virginia General Assembly ceded ten square miles of territory in the Northeast portion of the state for the proposed seat of the Federal government. The land, including much of Alexandria and what is now known as Arlington County, was to be joined with a larger parcel across the Potomac River ceded by the State of Maryland, for the new District of Columbia. Although Alexandrians supported the move, expecting the local economy to boom, over time they were disappointed with the initiative and petitioned Congress to reverse the measure. In 1846, Congress finally authorized that the Virginia lands be retroceded to the state the following year.” [Historic Alexandria]
Learn Roller Rink History Tonight — “Before social media, the Alexandria Roller Rink was the place to be—a vibrant hub for skating, live music, and social connection, especially for the city’s African American community. Though the rink no longer stands, its legacy lives on in the memories of those who spent their youth there. Join us for this FREE event—Skating Rink Part II: Share Your Stories! on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6:30-8 p.m. at The Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street. ” [City of Alexandria]
Public Invited to Affordable Housing Committee Meeting — “Members of the community are invited to join the Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee (AHAAC) for updates and discussion on three Housing 2040 projects on Thursday, Dec. 4 starting at 7 p.m. Feedback is sought on recommendations and strategies for Common Interest Communities and Affordable Housing Preservation.” [City of Alexandria]
NVTC to Approve Legislative Agenda — “The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission will be asked to approve the annual NVTC ‘Report on the Condition and Performance of WMATA’ and adopt the 2026 Legislative Agenda, two key publications laying the groundwork for the continued push for long-term transit funding, at its monthly meeting this Thursday.” [NVTC]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high of 42 degrees, with northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph turning light from the west in the afternoon, and gusts possibly reaching 21 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 28 degrees and calm winds. [NWS]
