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License Plate Reader Locations to Be Shared — “The Alexandria Police Department will publish a map showing where its 61 license plate reader cameras are located, according to an answer added to the city’s website Tuesday. ‘Council has provided direction to publish a map of the camera locations,’ the question reads. ‘When can a map be posted?’ The answer is one sentence: ‘By October 1, 2026, a map will be published.'” [Alexandria Brief]

First Community Session on APD Technology Use Set for Evening — The Alexandria Police Department will host a session on the use and governance of public safety technology and gather input from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Duncan Branch Library. The next will be 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Patrick Henry Recreation Center. [City of Alexandria]

Meeting on Historic Design Guidelines Scheduled for Wednesday — “The Board of Architectural Review (BAR) Design Guidelines Committee will hold a community meeting on the following date to discuss updated Design Guideline chapters for both the Old and Historic Alexandria and Parker-Gray Districts. This meeting is open to the public and testimony or comment will be received. Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Oswald Durant Center, Community Meeting Room, 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.” [City of Alexandria]

Theogony Student Newspaper Earns State Award Nominations — “The student journalists of Theogony, Alexandria City High School’s student newspaper, have another reason to celebrate. The publication has been named a finalist in eight categories in the 2026 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Media Championships. Hosted in partnership with the VHSL and Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers and Advisers (VAJTA), the Media Championships recognize outstanding work by high school journalists and student media programs across Virginia.” [Alexandria City Public Schools]