Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Campaigns for Virginia Redistricting Referendum — “Wonderful to have Governor @iamwesmoore in Alexandria to remind us what’s at stake and why Virginians should vote YES on the redistricting referendum!” [Councilman Canek Aguirre/X]
Road Closures on N. Beauregard Street — “North Beauregard Street between Sanger Avenue and North Morgan Street will be closed intermittently between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays from Monday, April 20 through Tuesday, April 28 to accommodate the delivery of equipment and materials associated with Holmes Run Trail repairs.” [Alexandria T&ES]
Citizen Corps Council Involvement Meeting — “The City of Alexandria invites residents to attend the Citizen Corps Council (CCC) Information Night on Monday, April 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center. This event offers a unique opportunity for community members to engage with the various organizations that comprise the CCC and learn how to take an active role in local preparedness efforts.” [City of Alexandria]
Alexandria Police on National Crime Victims’ Rights Week — “This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and your Alexandria Police Department is highlighting the “Resources Behind the Badge.” From victim advocates to counseling services, we will be introducing you to the people and programs designed to support you through the justice process and beyond.” [Alexandria Police/Facebook]
Disparity Between East and West End Middle Schools — “A contributing factor to the gap in rankings between the two schools is PTA funding. According to the PTA President for GW, Lebaron Reid, the PTA budget is about 45,000 dollars, compared to Hammond’s roughly 8,000 dollars. The difference between these two budgets depends on the ability for each school to fundraise. Private donors make up the majority of PTA funding, in which Hammond and GW have diverse contributing populations.” [Theogony]
Good Fortune Featured Among Region’s Top Rooftop Bars — Northern Virginia Magazine highlights Good Fortune at Alexandria’s Hotel Heron, which serves specialty cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, snacks and other bites. [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Continued Iran War Worsens D.C. Region’s Economic Picture — “D.C.-area businesses and consumers are feeling even gloomier about the state of the local economy than they were a few months ago, as the war in Iran and fears around artificial intelligence have only added to locals’ anxiety. That’s according to the Metropolitan Consumer Sentiment Index, a quarterly index published by American City Business Journals in partnership with global decision-intelligence company Morning Consult.” [Washington Business Journal]
It’s Monday — Expect mostly sunny weather with scattered sprinkles and a high near 55°F. Northwest winds will blow at 13 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 26 mph. Overnight, the sky will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 34°F and a north wind at 6 to 9 mph. [NWS]
