On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 23, 1897, the Virginia Theological Seminary began a three-day commencement ceremony honoring the graduating class of 1897. On the first day of the event, the Rev. Dr. O.H. Tiffany of New York, a leading Episcopal cleric of the day, preached the Annual Missionary Sermon to a large audience … Guests attending the ceremonies arrived in Alexandria primarily by train, including the electric train that stopped at King and Washington Streets, and were transported to the Seminary by waiting carriages.” [Historic Alexandria]
Photos from Patrouille de France Flyover — “The Patrouille de France from the French Air and Space Force took to the skies above cherished American sites like the National Mall, Arlington National Cemetery, and Mount Vernon. This flyover is part of the #liberté250 commemorating a very special anniversary for America’s independence.” [French Embassy in the U.S./Facebook]
City Council Meets Today — “The Alexandria City Council meets tomorrow, June 23 at 5:45 p.m. for their last legislative meeting before their summer break.” [City of Alexandria/Bluesky]
Sunrise Still Visible in Waterfront Park Art Installation — “The sun will continue to rise within the opening between the sculptures for days—and likely several weeks—before gradually drifting beyond the edge of the artwork. Visitors hoping to see the effect should arrive at Waterfront Park between 5:25 and 5:35 a.m. Sunrise occurs at approximately 5:43 a.m. this time of year, making the minutes before and after sunrise the best viewing window.” [The Zebra]
Alexandria Man Charged with Fairfax County Child Sexual Assault — “According to the Fairfax County Police Department, officers responded to the 8100 block of Fernlake Court shortly after 7 p.m. on June 16 after reports of a sexual assault. They were told that a man had walked in on a 9-year-old boy in a bathroom stall and touched him inappropriately.” [Old Town Alexandria Patch]
Small Business Roundtable with Del. Kirk McPike — “The Del Ray Business Association invites DRBA members to join Virginia Delegate Kirk McPike for a Legislative Town Hall focused on the opportunities and challenges facing small businesses in Virginia. The town hall will take place on TUESDAY, June 23 at 6:30 PM at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, located at 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue.” [Del Ray Business Association]
Compromise on Data Center Tax in State Budget — “The proposed budget agreement, announced last Friday evening, kept the sales and use tax exemption for data centers, which has divided lawmakers in the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates. However, it adds a new data center electricity consumption tax, which would charge a rate of $0.011 per kilowatt hour based on the electricity a data center uses each month.” [ARLnow]
SoberRide Program Returns for July 4 Holiday — “Offered by the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the 2026 Independence Day SoberRide® program will be in operation beginning at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 4th (Independence Day) and operates until 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 5th as a way to keep local roads safe from impaired drivers during this traditionally high-risk holiday.” [Washington Regional Alcohol Program]
It’s Tuesday — Expect a 40% chance of showers before 3 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 80°F. Winds will come from the north at 8 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 62°F and a gentle north wind at about 6 mph. [NWS]
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