On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 24, 1903, it was announced that Washington, D.C., contractor William P. Lipscomb & Company had been awarded a U.S. Treasury Department contract to expand the custom house and post office building located at South St. Asaph and Prince streets. The contract for $52,970 required work to be completed by July 1, 1904.” [Historic Alexandria]
More Military Flyovers Planned for America’s 250th — “The U.S. military notified D.C. that it will conduct aircraft flyovers near the National Mall from Wednesday, June 24, through Friday, July 10, as part of America’s 250th-anniversary celebrations, according to AlertDC.” [ARLnow]
Lawmakers Seek to Study Consolidating N. Va. Transit Agencies — “The transportation study emerged as legislators work to avoid a shutdown and finalize a two-year spending plan ahead of the July 1 deadline, which includes state funds for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, or Metro. The outcome of the study could reshape transit for four agencies — DASH Alexandria Transit, Fairfax Connector, ART Arlington Transit, and CUE Fairfax City — by identifying potential efficiencies and improvements through consolidation.” [Virginia Mercury]
Alexandria Man Sentenced in Automatic Gun Case — “Jamarion Dawon Jackson, 23, was sentenced to 4 years in prison on Tuesday over a 2025 incident in which a Virginia State Trooper found a handgun modified for fully automatic firing in his vehicle, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.” [Old Town Alexandria Patch]
Where to Watch World Cup in Alexandria — “The world’s biggest sporting event is being played in our backyard this summer — and Alexandria has a front-row seat. With the Croatia national football team choosing the city as its official base camp and training at Episcopal High School, there’s a special charge in the air around every match. Even if you didn’t score tickets to a game, you don’t have to watch alone at home. Alexandria pubs, beer gardens, sports bars and waterfront patios across the city are pouring pints, firing up the grills and turning up the volume.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Bishop Ireton Athlete Wins National Elite Boys 2-Mile Race — “Bishop Ireton rising senior Jason Day added a national championship to his growing list of accomplishments by winning the National Elite Boys 2-Mile race at the 2026 Adidas Outdoor Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina.” [The Zebra]
‘Microburst’ Responsible for Yesterday’s Storm Damage — “The National Weather Service determined that a microburst hit Burke, Virginia, as strong storms moved through the area, toppling trees and causing significant damage. The agency’s investigation found that Monday’s storms generated intense wind bursts that reached as high as 90 mph, centering on neighborhoods around Lake Royal.” [WTOP]
Capital Weather on Going Independent — “For over two decades, Capital Weather has been the go-to source for the D.C. region’s weather forecasts. They started out as an independent site in 2004, then spent 18 years in partnership with the Washington Post. But now they are independent again, having parted ways with the publication.” [WAMU]
Volunteers Sought for Alexandria Pride — Volunteers are being recruited for Alexandria Pride on Saturday, June 27 at John Carlyle Square Park. Positions include setup and cleanup crew, greeters and event runners. [Volunteer Alexandria]
National Night Out Participants Wanted — “We have 28 community partners registered for National Night Out, but that’s just half of last year’s participation. Register your neighborhood, business, or house of worship today and help make this year’s event our biggest yet.” [Alexandria Police Department/X]
It’s Wednesday — Sunny with a high of 81°F and a northwest wind at 7 mph. For Wednesday night, expect mostly clear skies and a low of 62°F, with calm winds. [NWS]
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