New Pirate and Ghost Tour in Alexandria — “Ghost stories are getting a pirate-inspired twist in Old Town Alexandria. Alexandria Colonial Tours is putting a new spin on its ghost storytelling with its new River Route Pirate Tour. The experience runs on Fridays and Saturdays and tells the city’s past with tales of pirates, ghosts, and crimes committed along the Potomac River.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Rotary Club of Alexandria Names New President — “The Rotary Club of Alexandria has installed Christine Friedberg as its 99th President for the 2026–2027 Rotary year, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of Alexandria’ss oldest and most influential civic organizations as it approaches its centennial celebration.” [Rotary Club of Alexandria news release]
Fix-It Clinic at Barrett Branch Library — “This Saturday, bring items from home that are broken, torn or not quite working correctly to Barrett in Old Town. Our Fixit Coaches and Volunteers will try to get them up and running.” [Alexandria Library/Bluesky]
Alexandria Resident Appointed to Virginia’s Council on Women — Nyree Wright of Alexandria, principal at NW Consulting, LLC, was appointed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger to the Council on Women. The council advises the governor on matters applying to women’s educational, professional, cultural and governmental status. [Office of Gov. Abigail Spanberger news release]
Arlington to Join Alexandria for Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban — “County Board members on Saturday adopted a 29-month phase-out period for gas-powered leaf blowers countywide, a timeframe officials said would help to make sure the transition goes smoothly.” [ARLnow]
New Tenant Protection Laws — “Under previous Virginia law, tenants had five days to pay overdue rent before landlords could begin eviction proceedings. A new law, House Bill 15, by Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, extends that grace period to 14 days … A piloted eviction diversion program was also made permanent and expanded statewide, giving tenants another resource when they need help. Other new laws strengthen renter protections for renters whose landlords fail to maintain residents’ health and safety.” [Virginia Mercury]
Court Date Set for Former Olympian in Reflecting Pool Case — “D.C. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman scheduled the Sept. 28 trial date for David Hearn during a hearing on Monday. It was Hearn’s second court appearance since a grand jury indicted him on a felony count of property destruction. Hearn, who pleaded not guilty to the charge on July 9, has asked the court to dismiss the case.” [WTOP/AP]
It’s Tuesday — Expect showers and possible thunderstorms in the morning, tapering off by early afternoon before resuming after 2pm, with a high near 91°F. South winds will range from 8 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph, and there’s an 80% chance of rain, with up to half an inch expected. Tuesday night will bring more showers and thunderstorms, particularly before 2am, with lows around 73°F and southwest winds at 9 to 11 mph. Rain chances remain at 80%, with up to three-quarters of an inch of rain possible. [NWS]
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