On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 4, 1870, the Friendship Firehouse on South Alfred Street (built 1855) was report to be in structurally unsound condition, requiring the removal of all fire equipment stored in the building. Although the building had only been constructed fifteen years earlier, the massive steeple that then topped the building was often battered by high winds, twisting the small structure below and allowing rain water to penetrate the roof and framing. This issue, coupled with deferred maintenance during the Civil War period, required that the tall steeple be replaced by a lower cupola instead. Although the new cupola was an improvement, twisting and weather infiltration continued to plague the building for decades, and was only rectified when the cupola was restored and strengthened by the City of Alexandria in 2010.” [Historic Alexandria]
Croatian Ambassador Visits Alexandria — “When one of the best football teams in the world picks your city, you roll out the welcome mat. Alexandria is Team Croatia’s official World Cup Team Base Camp, so it was only fitting that we gave Croatian Ambassador Pjer Šimunović a taste of what Alexandria has to offer.” [Visit Alexandria/X]
New Water Quality Monitoring in D.C.’s Rivers — “Several buoys have been deployed in the Potomac, Anacostia and Shenandoah rivers that will capture important data on water quality and upload it to the internet. That might sound routine, but a new dashboard launched Wednesday will let anyone monitor the water condition and quality in real time.” [WTOP]
Police Officers Dies of 9/11-Related Cancer — “An Arlington police officer who died of cancer related to 9/11 relief efforts is remembered for his intense work ethic, kind heart and playful sense of humor. Family members and Arlington County Police Department personnel honored ACPD Cpl. Barry Foust at a funeral service (Tuesday).” [ARLnow]
Photos Sought for America 250 Congressional Time Capsule — “The Virginia congressional delegation invites individuals across the Commonwealth to submit photographs to be considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. The delegation is collecting photographs that represent the many treasures Virginia has to offer in 2026 – whether they capture everyday life, natural landscapes, historic places, community events, local traditions, work, or recreation. Selected photographs will be included in Virginia’s submission to the time capsule.” [Sen. Mark Warner news release]
Reminder on Flood Mitigation Project Meeting — “The city of Alexandria will host a community meeting on Thursday, June 4, at the Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center, 25 W Reed Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305, and online via Zoom. This meeting will feature updates on project design, utility relocation, construction schedule, stormwater improvements and a Q&A session with project staff.” [City of Alexandria]
W. Braddock Road and N. Howard Street Project Open House — “The proposed improvements will be focused on stronger bicycle connectivity, enhanced crosswalks, signal timing adjustments and safer connections between the Minnie Howard and King Street high school campuses. The Open House will be held in the Forum at the Minnie Howard Campus of Alexandria City High School, 3775 Braddock Road on Thursday, June 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.” [City of Alexandria]
New Parking Spots on Duke Street — “The addition of unrestricted parking spots improves options for residents and businesses, creates a safe buffer between the road and sidewalk, and reduces speeding.” [Alexandria T&ES/X]
Hearing Doctors Office Opens in Alexandria — “Hearing Doctors has officially opened its newest office at 3541 West Braddock Road, Suite 100, in the familiar medical office building at Braddock and King streets, bringing a nationally respected practice—and a different way of thinking about hearing healthcare—to Alexandria.” [The Zebra]
Operations Tiger and Neptune – D-Day at Sea Lecture Today — “The lecture, ‘Operation Tiger and Neptune – D-Day at Sea’ by Rear Admiral Samuel Cox, US Navy (Ret.) and Director of the Naval History and Heritage Command, will explore the strategic, historical, and human dimensions of D-Day and the Allied campaign in Normandy. A brief reception with refreshments will follow the lecture. Sponsored by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.” [Historic Alexandria]
Officials Urge Preparations for Hurricane Season — “State leaders gathered Wednesday at the Virginia Emergency Operations Center in Richmond for hurricane preparedness briefings and tabletop simulations meant to test coordination among emergency management agencies, first responders and state officials ahead of the busiest stretch of storm season. The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, with Virginia typically facing its greatest risk from late summer into early fall.” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny weather with a high near 89 and a light northwest wind. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 65. Winds will be light and variable, shifting to come from the south at about 5 mph in the evening. [NWS]
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