Street Work This Week in Alexandria — Street repaving and maintenance set for the week of Aug 31 will happen on North Tracy Street (from Grigsby Street to end), West Glebe Road (concrete work on 200 block), Lynhaven Drive (concrete work on 100 block) and Woodland Terrace (concrete work from Russell Road to West Braddock Road). [Alexandria T&ES]
Dolly Parton Show Near Alexandria Recalled — “On Oct. 26, 1974, Parton performed two shows at Hayfield Secondary School in Franconia. The concerts returned to public attention this week when the Friends of the Virginia Room shared a remarkable collection of photographs taken that day by Fairfax Journal photographer Jim Tingstrum. The images show a 28-year-old Parton commanding the stage in a sparkling, butterfly-covered outfit, signing photographs and smiling alongside concertgoers, police officers and fellow performers.” [The Zebra]
Personal Property Tax Bills Mailed — “The City of Alexandria has mailed 2026 Personal Property Tax Bills to all registered vehicle owners, with payment due on or before Monday, October 5, 2026. The 2026 personal property tax rate remains the same as last year at $5.33 per $100 of assessed valuation.” [City of Alexandria]
Housing Conditions Clinic for Tenants Set for Monday Evening — “The City of Alexandria’s Office of Housing invites the community to attend a Housing Conditions Clinic on Monday, August 31 from 6-8 p.m. to access free legal consultations and connect to City resources related to tenant housing conditions. The event will feature the Office of Housing, Legal Aid Justice Center, Department of Code Administration, the Health Department, and Alex311.” [Alexandria Office of Housing]
Coaches Provide Insights into Fall Sports Season — Coaches from football and volleyball to cross country speak about fall athletics during the recent media day at Alexandria City High School. [Theogony]
Hot Days Ahead This Week — “Per average, the hottest day from Sept. 1 onward is about 92 in the District. We could top that on three or four consecutive days in the coming heat wave. National Weather Service forecast highs for DC from Monday to Thursday are: 92, 98, 98, and 98. Even typical cool spots north and west should reach for the mid-90s.” [Capital Weather]
N. Va. Residents Missing in Nepal Floods — “Several men from Northern Virginia are among the more than 2,000 people missing in the growing catastrophe in Nepal. In the days after a glacial collapse in the Himalayas unleashed deadly flash flooding on the boarder between Nepal and Tibet, the world has watched in horror and family members in the U.S. have desperately waited for news.” [NBC Washington]
Alexandria Restaurant to Donate Day’s Proceeds to Nepal — “[Royal Nepal], at 3807 Mount Vernon Ave., will serve from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 7, according to a flyer posted at the restaurant and its announcement on social media. All sales from the day will be donated to Nepal flood relief through the Nepal government’s official channel, the restaurant said. Its staff are volunteering their time.” [Alexandria Brief]
NPS Backs Triumphal Arch Despite Sightline Concern — “The report released Friday says the 250-foot-tall (76-meter) memorial arch is likely to disrupt the historical significance of dozens of sites near its planned location adjacent to Memorial Bridge. Many of Washington’s monuments, buildings and sites have been carefully planned over decades to reflect significant moments in the nation’s history and to evoke symbolism through sightlines that connect them to other sites. The arch will disturb the sightline between more iconic Washington landmarks than anticipated, the report said.” [WTOP/AP]
It’s Monday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high of around 92°F and a light wind from the northwest. Monday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to about 75°F. Winds from the southeast at 5 mph will become calm in the evening. [NWS]
