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Freedom House Museum Focal Point For Exploring Black History — “The Freedom House Museum is what remains of a large complex dedicated to trafficking thousands of Black men, women and children between 1828 and 1861.” [Forbes]

It’s Wednesday — Rain starting in the afternoon. High of 88 and low of 77. Sunrise at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. [Weather.gov]

Chewish Deli Opens King Street Location — “Chewish Deli, which started as a pop-up and food truck, now has its second brick-and-mortar location serving Alexandria” [Patch]

It’s Tuesday — Humid throughout the day. High of 94 and low of 78. Sunrise at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. [Weather.gov]

Amazon brings new pilot program to D.C. region — “Amazon announced Monday that its Prime members in the Washington, D.C. area can now make same-day purchases from some of their favorite brands offered on Amazon.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Monday — Humid throughout the day. High of 91 and low of 76. Sunrise at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. [Weather.gov]

Alexandria field lights saga continues — “Alexandria’s Parks and Recreation Commission endorsed a proposal to install lights at six athletic fields after a contentious public hearing held July 21 at Patrick Henry Recreation Center.” [Alexandria Times]

It’s Friday — Rain in the evening and overnight. High of 91 and low of 76. Sunrise at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. [Weather.gov]

Torpedo Factory Picks New Artists — “15 new artists will have studios at the Torpedo Factory this fall.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Thursday — Humid throughout the day. High of 95 and low of 76. Sunrise at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. [Weather.gov]

Alexandria Aces Co-Founder Discusses Team’s Big Win — “Exciting sports history came forward for the City of Alexandria this past Saturday, July 30, as our hometown team, the Alexandria Aces, won the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League’s 2022 League Championship Series…” [Patch]

It’s Wednesday — Humid throughout the day. High of 90 and low of 71. Sunrise at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. [Weather.gov]

Quander Family Member Opening New Restaurant 1799 Prime In Alexandria — “A new steakhouse owned by a descendant of the Quander family is coming to Old Town Alexandria during the first week of August.” [Patch]

It’s Tuesday — Humid throughout the day. High of 89 and low of 75. Sunrise at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. [Weather.gov]

Fox 5 Tours Alexandria — “This week’s FOX 5 ZIP TRIP takes us to Alexandria! Enjoy small-town charm and big-city amenities in this historic city located just south of the nation’s capital!” [Fox 5]

It’s Monday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 86 and low of 72. Sunrise at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. [Weather.gov]

Skincare Service Opening on King Street — “Heyday, a skincare shop providing personalized facials, is opening an Alexandria location amid expansion plans around the U.S.” [Patch]

It’s Friday — Rain in the evening and overnight. High of 84 and low of 74. Sunrise at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. [Weather.gov]