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Alexandria, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Alexandria! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How does Alexandria really stack up for renters in 2026?
  • Investigation into alleged assault at Alexandria City High School still unresolved
  • Could you be Alexandria’s next young Scrooge on stage?

Also on today's calendar: FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arlington Ranks Among Nation's Best Cities For Renters In 2026 (patch.com) — If you rent or plan to rent in Alexandria, a new national report ranks the city 73rd among the country’s best places for renters, highlighting larger-than-average apartment sizes and many prime locations. But it also flags a cost of living 26 percent above the national average and a recent dip in employment, trade-offs local renters should weigh carefully.
   

2. APD: Alleged 2025 sexual assault at Alexandria City High School remains an open investigation (alxnow.com) — An alleged 2025 sexual assault at Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard campus remains under active investigation, with no arrests yet, according to Alexandria Police. A 15-year-old student reported being forced into a unisex bathroom by a male classmate, and while ACPS won’t discuss specifics, the division says all such allegations are thoroughly investigated as systemwide misconduct reports have declined.
   

3. Wanted: Young Scrooge for Little Theatre of Alexandria's ‘A Christmas Carol' (thezebra.org) — The Little Theatre of Alexandria still needs a 20- to 25-year-old actor to play young Scrooge and ensemble roles in its December production of “A Christmas Carol.” Rehearsals in Alexandria are already underway, with performances running Dec. 4–19, and interested locals are urged to email the director by the Sept. 30 deadline.
   

4. Water main break closes part of South Van Dorn Street (alexandriabrief.com) — A water main break has shut down the area around 500 South Van Dorn Street in Alexandria, and police are urging drivers to avoid the stretch and expect delays while crews work on repairs. No timeline has been given for reopening or for any potential water service impacts, so plan alternate routes if you typically use this corridor.
   

5. The Night Alexandria Cheered When 40 Electric Streetlights Came On (thezebra.org) — Alexandria is marking the 137th anniversary of the night its first 40 electric streetlights flickered on, transforming once-dim streets into a brighter, safer city after dark. The Office of Historic Alexandria is highlighting the 1889 milestone, inviting residents to imagine how magical King Street must have felt when electric light first replaced gas lamps.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cat update: Hi all.
    This cat that a neighbor asked about recently and that has been making the rounds in Amberleigh is Divine. She was left behind by my neighbor that… (Nextdoor Amberleigh)
  • Hi everyone,
    If you’re looking for a tennis group or are interested in taking tennis lessons, please feel free to contact me at haoahoang@yahoo.com. Thank you,… (Nextdoor Manchester Lakes)
  • KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • City of Alexandria Virginia posted a job opening for Temporary Recreation Leader II- Sports in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

Ok Alexandria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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