On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 10, 1919, Alexandria held a homecoming parade for local men who had served in the Great War. Several hundred men from Alexandria served in the war and nearly a hundred marched in the parade which at King and Patrick streets and ended at Washington and Prince streets. The band from Fort Myer and former members of the Alexandria Light Infantry were among those who participated in the procession.” [Historic Alexandria]
Alexandria Resident’s Hazardous Material Release in Storm Drain — “Ahmad Adawi, of Fairfax, and Suhib Derbas, of Alexandria, are accused of intentionally releasing hazardous substances directly into stormwater drains, the Arlington County Office of the Fire Marshal announced (Tuesday).” [ARLnow]
No Metro Shutdown This Weekend — “Metro Station closures in support of the #CrystalCityProject are now OVER. The work was completed two weeks ahead of schedule and just in time for Capital Pride, Freedom 250, and FIFA World Cup events!” [WMATA/Bluesky]
Bus Driver Faces Charges in Fatal I-95 Crash — “A bus driver has been moved from a hospital to a regional jail in Stafford County, Virginia, as he prepares to face charges stemming from a multivehicle crash on Interstate 95 that killed five people and injured dozens.” [WTOP]
Rep. Beyer to Host Global Entry Enrollment Event in Alexandria — “I’m hosting a Global Entry Enrollment Event for applicants who have been conditionally approved to complete the interview portion on Saturday, June 27 at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library in Alexandria. The event will run from 10:00 AM until 3:30 PM.” [Rep. Don Beyer newsletter]
Commitment to Disability Award Winner Named — The Chamber ALX has named ServiceSource and The Jimmy Pizzano Memorial Fund as the Commitment to Disability Award recipient. Both were recognized for running the B.E.S.T Gift Shop in Old Town to support artisans with disabilities. The City of Alexandria’s Commission on Persons with Disabilities & The Chamber ALX’s Disability Awareness Awards will be held at the American Physical Therapy Association headquarters from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. [Chamber ALX]
Visitor Center Stocks Croatian Team Souvenirs — “Alexandria is excited to host the Croatia National Football Team this summer. ⚽ The Alexandria Visitor Center is stocked with gifts and souvenirs, right in the heart of walkable Old Town. Stop by, shop and get ready for an unforgettable summer in Alexandria.” [Visit Alexandria/X]
Traffic Signal Upgrades at Duke Street — “Our team continues installing adaptive signal control technology to help traffic flow more efficiently. The work locations for the week of June 8 are Duke/West and Duke/Taylor Run. Weather may impact progress.” [Alexandria T&ES/X]
City Encourages Car Alternatives Ahead of Sails on the Potomac — “Headed to Old Town this weekend? Ditch the car. We literally have every other transportation archetype available. You can bike. You can bus. You can train. You can BOAT. You are practically a pirate.” [City of Alexandria/Bluesky]
It’s Wednesday — Showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, especially after 2 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 88°F. Winds will be from the south at around 9 mph, and there is a 50% chance of precipitation. Tonight, there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m. The skies will clear up partially, with a low around 72°F and southwest winds of 3 to 6 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. [NWS]
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