On This Day in Alexandria History — “On August 11, 1885, the Alexandria Light Infantry returned home to Alexandria after attending the funeral of former President Ulysses S. Grant in New York City three days earlier. The unit arrived in Alexandria on the Steamship Excelsior.” [Historic Alexandria]
Police Chief to Attend Community Conversation in Del Ray — “The Del Ray Business Association and Del Ray Citizens Association invite you to join us for a conversation with Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire about the Alexandria Police Department’s Public Safety Framework and how we can continue building safe, vibrant neighborhoods together. On Tuesday, August 11, join us at 5pm at Piece Out and learn about APD’s G.R.E.A.T. Public Safety Framework, the department’s vision for the future of public safety, and how the framework’s five pillars support a collaborative approach to keeping Alexandria safe.” [Del Ray Business Association]
Nationals Pitcher Celebrates 10 Years in MLB at Alexandria Restaurant — “For Washington Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas, the occasion was marked not only by a custom belt buckle, but by a Sunday evening surprise party organized by his wife, Lauren Mikolas, surrounded by friends, family, and flowers … Following Sunday’s Nationals game, Mikolas arrived at Landini Brothers on King Street, where Lauren had organized a surprise celebration in honor of his reaching 10 years of Major League service.” [The Zebra]
Families Can Check Eligibility for ACPS Bus Transportation — “Planning for the new school year? Check your student’s transportation eligibility today. With updated school walk zones and bus route information available beginning Aug. 19, now is the perfect time to see whether your student is eligible for bus transportation or will walk to school.” [ACPS/Facebook]
Flight Pause Expected at DCA for Freedom 250 Grand Prix — “The FAA expects to pause flight operations at the airport from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 23 to support President Donald Trump’s event, the agency said in a statement. Those times may change, it added.” [The Washington Post]
Spotlight on President Gerald Ford’s Commute from Alexandria — “Gerald R. Ford took the oath of office as the 38th president of the United States on Aug. 9, 1974, hours after Richard Nixon’s resignation took effect. The White House, however, was not ready for him. The Nixons had left in a rush, and so the new president did what he had done for nearly two decades: he went home to 514 Crown View Drive in Alexandria’s Clover neighborhood.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Virginia Lawmakers Mull Digital Protections for Children — “On Wednesday, lawmakers considered a measure that would further require app store providers like Google and Apple to independently audit their products’ age ratings and content descriptions. This step would also require parental controls to be easy to find, understand, and configure, and require app stores to provide a clear and conspicuous mechanism to improve oversight. Another idea [Joint Commission on Technology and Science] discussed was limiting parental consent to apps rated above the account holder’s age category and apps offering in-app purchases.” [Virginia Mercury]
Eco-City Academy Applications Due Aug. 12 — “Apply today for the 2026 Eco-City Academy, a free program that gives residents the knowledge and tools to take an active role in advancing the City’s climate, energy, and sustainability efforts. Through presentations, interactive activities, and conversations with City staff, participants will gain a deeper understanding of Alexandria’s Environmental Action Plan and explore practical ways to support sustainability efforts in their community.” [City of Alexandria]
It’s Tuesday — Expect a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, especially after 5 PM, with a high near 90°F and a northwest wind at 5 to 8 mph. Rainfall may reach up to a quarter of an inch, more during thunderstorms. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1 AM, with a low around 72°F. It will be mostly cloudy, with winds shifting to the northwest after midnight, and similar rainfall amounts. [NWS]
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