Latest Flood Action Alexandria Updates — “Check out the latest edition of the Flood Action Alexandria newsletter! Get updates on the Flood Resilience Plan, design plans for the Mt Vernon Dual Culvert Replacement project, and the Commonwealth, Ashby, Glebe Flood Mitigation project.” [Alexandria T&ES/X]
Landini Brothers and Oak Steakhouse Claim Wine Spectator Awards — Since 1981, Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards have recognized restaurant wine service with three award levels — the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award. Landini Brothers and Oak Steakhouse won the Award of Excellence. [Wine Spectator]
Del. McPike Recaps Small Business Forum — “I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with members of the Del Ray Business Association. We talked about many of the most important issues facing the some of the businesses here in Del Ray.
I also had the honor of presenting St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub with a commending resolution passed by the Virginia General Assembly, recognizing 30 years of being a cornerstone of this community. Well deserved.” [Kirk McPike for Delegate/Facebook]
Alexandria Sites to Visit for America’s 250th Birthday — Northern Virginia Magazine highlighted George Washington’s Townhouse (replica), Carlyle House and Gadsby’s Tavern as places to see as the nation celebrates revolutionary history. [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Rep. Don Beyer on Four Years Since Dobbs Decision — “Since the catastrophic Dobbs decision, Republicans have restricted access to essential health care across the country. On the anniversary of that decision, Democrats are fighting back, including in Virginia, to protect women’s reproductive freedom. In Congress, House Democrats are working to enshrine the Women’s Health Protection Act into law and restore constitutionally protected rights that women had for half a century.” [Rep. Don Beyer/Bluesky]
World Central Kitchen Assists Burke After Storm Damage — “As residents waited for the power to come back on the next day, the disaster relief nonprofit founded by celebrity chef José Andrés made sure that there was at least one thing they wouldn’t have to worry about: dinner. Working with partners at Taco Bamba’s Fairfax location, World Central Kitchen distributed 130 meals in about two hours to people affected by the microburst.” [FFXnow]
Great American State Fair Begins in D.C. — “The ‘Great American State Fair’ — a 16-day world’s fair-style event — is set to kick off Wednesday night with President Donald Trump headlining a ‘Rally to end all Rallies.’ The kickoff event will also bring additional parking restrictions and road closures to the National Mall.” [WTOP]
Burke Branch Library to Host Animal Encounters — “Our friends at Bar C Ranch are back! Meet different live animals and learn about their habitats and how they live! Animals will be available to pet at the end of the program.” [Alexandria Library/Bluesky]
It’s Thursday — The weather will be mostly sunny with a high of about 87°F, accompanied by a light south wind picking up to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. By Thursday night, expect partly cloudy skies with a low around 69°F and a south wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. [NWS]
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