On This Day in Alexandria History — “On May 11, 1749, colonial Governor William Gooch designated sixty acres of land adjacent to a small bay along the Potomac River in Northern Virginia as the site for a new settlement to be called Alexandria … John West, Fairfax County surveyor, assisted by 17-year-old George Washington, laid out 60 acres for creation of the new town and lots were auctioned off in July 1749.” [Historic Alexandria]
Chamber ALX to Host City Council Breakfast — “Join us for an inside look at Alexandria’s future as City Council members unpack the newly adopted City budget, highlight key investments, and share updates on major initiatives already underway. Learn how local priorities are shaping decisions and driving progress across neighborhoods, services, and community development efforts.” [Chamber ALX]
APD Appoints Assistant Chiefs — “The Alexandria Police Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Captain Mike May and Captain Jason North as the Department’s newest Assistant Chiefs following a highly competitive national search process that received more than 50 applicants. Assistant Chief Mike May joined the Alexandria Police Department in 1997, while Assistant Chief Jason North has served with the Department since 2005.” [Alexandria Police Department]
Affordable Homeownership Units Available — “The Residences at Tidelock, a new 65-unit condominium community located at 1111 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, is anticipated to open in May 2026. Four affordable condominium units, two one-bedroom units and two two-bedroom units will be available to income-eligible, first-time homebuyers that live or work in the City of Alexandria, VA. One two-bedroom unit is designed as an accessible unit.” [City of Alexandria]
Public Health Officials on Hantavirus — “As health officials in multiple countries are urgently working to track and contain a hantavirus outbreak, after at least five passengers on a cruise ship were confirmed to be carrying the virus, one Virginia health expert says people should be concerned but not overly worried.” [WTOP]
It’s Monday — Expect a 40% chance of rain before 2 PM. The weather will start cloudy but should gradually become mostly sunny, with a high near 67°F and a north wind at 7 to 9 mph. Monday night will be mostly clear with a low around 45°F, accompanied by a west wind at 5 to 7 mph, shifting to the north after midnight. [NWS]
