Pregnant Asylum Seek Detained with Toddler at Dulles Airport — “Pregnant Ghanaian woman Anabella Gyasi and her disabled child have spent the past week detained at Dulles International Airport in a windowless room without adequate food, hygiene or medical care, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, claims federal immigration authorities say are false. An emergency hearing is set to take place Friday morning in an Alexandria federal court.” [Virginia Mercury]
Road Work on Mount Vernon Avenue — “Scheduled crane work will take place on Mt. Vernon Avenue between W. Reed Avenue and Russell Road on Saturday, May 30 from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. During this time, traffic on Mt. Vernon Avenue will be diverted to Russell Road and W. Glebe Road. If work is not completed by the end of posted hours on May 30, the road will remain closed overnight and work hours will resume from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 31.” [City of Alexandria news release]
Carlyle Crossing to Host Spring Hue Market Friday — From 4:30-7:30 p.m., this open air art and vintage market (2455 Mandeville Lane) will feature local artists and makers showcasing handmade goods, vintage apparel, jewelry, textiles, housewares, original artwork and other items. [Carlyle Crossing]
School Board Continues to Consider Ways to Fill Budget Gap — “The School Board met May 20 to continue its discussion about the adjusted budget put forth by Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D., after receiving responses to nearly 100 written questions. [School Board Chair Michelle Rief] noted the challenges of the budget season at the start of the session – in addition to the upcoming fiscal year being the first with a tentative collective bargaining agreement in place, ACPS is still waiting to hear about its funding from the state.” [Alexandria Times]
Next Flood Mitigation Project Meeting — “Join us Thursday, June 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Commonwealth, Ashby & Glebe Flood Mitigation Project community meeting at Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center. Get updates on design plans, utility relocation & upcoming construction.” [Alexandria T&ES/X]
Analysis Suggests Route 1 Safety Worsening in Fairfax County — “More than 60 pedestrians and cyclists have been killed or seriously injured in crashes on Richmond Highway over the past decade — and conditions appear to be worsening instead of improving, a new analysis says. Skimpy lighting and crossings, along with alcohol intoxication, appear to be driving factors behind the frequent serious crashes that occur in the approximately 14-mile corridor from the Alexandria border down to the Occoquan River south of Lorton, according to Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS).” [FFXnow]
Criticism on USDA Employee Relocations from D.C. Region — “Nearly half of the approximately 4,600 USDA employees in the National Capital Region are facing a phased plan to relocate to hubs in North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, Colorado and Utah. The agency said it expects no more than 2,000 employees will remain in the National Capital Region.” [DC News Now]
No Plans to Reduce National Guard Presence in D.C. — “The administration has requested that an additional 1,500 Guard troops be deployed in D.C., ahead of the celebration of the country’s 250th birthday. That will bring the total number to 5,000 this summer.” [WTOP]
It’s Friday — Expect a sunny day with a high of 78°F. Winds will shift from north to west at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Overnight, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of around 60°F, and southwest winds at 7 mph. [NWS]
