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Alexandria, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey hey Alexandria! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Old Town parking change now that Market Square garage is closed?
  • Which ACPS jobs and programs are on the chopping block next year?
  • Why Artemis II felt so personal for so many Alexandrians

Also on today's calendar: Courthaus Comedy Bunker 8: Rahmein Mostafavi and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Alicia S.!

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon shower; cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Alexandria looks for creative parking solutions after closure of Market Square parking garage (alxnow.com) — Parking in Old Town is tightening after the 180-space Market Square Garage under City Hall closed for renovations, and Alexandria is testing new discounts and partnerships to shift long-term parkers off the street. City staff are revamping business parking deals, exploring private garage agreements, and building a digital curb inventory to manage loading zones and prepare for autonomous vehicles, while leaders push for better trolley use and business outreach.
   

• Alexandria School Board questions budget cuts (alextimes.com) — Alexandria City School Board members are pressing ACPS leaders over an adjusted fiscal 2027 budget that closes a $5.6 million gap by cutting 45.6 positions, including many homeroom teachers and several student-facing Central Office roles. The plan also trims pay increases, shifts rising health insurance costs to staff, and could end funding for Communities in Schools unless new Title I support is secured.
   

• Artemis II splashed down as Alexandrian's Cheer! (thezebra.org) — Alexandria residents packed living rooms and neighborhood bars to cheer NASA’s Artemis II mission, celebrating as four astronauts completed a record-breaking journey and safe splashdown. The story highlights local ties to space exploration, including astronaut Victor Glover’s connection to Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy and the easy access Alexandrians have to nearby air and space museums that keep lunar dreams close to home.
   

📸 Around Alexandria

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📸 Saw this blast from the past at Ben Brenman park. —Alicia S. Like

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  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Bella was LOST on May 8, 2026 in Alexandria, VA 22310 near Ronson Dr & Ronson Ct Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Rose Hill)
  • Highly recommend!!
    Carmen and her team did such an amazing job. My apartment looks incredible. They were super thorough, professional, efficient and kind throughout the… (Nextdoor Kingstowne)
  • Wegmans posted a job opening for Team Member in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • Giant Food - PROD posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Bake Off - 0261 in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: To show the opossum how its done! (Thank you Mary Lynn S. for sending it in!)
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