🌱 Why some Alexandria bakery customers say a jail sentence wasn’t enough.
Alexandria, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Alexandria! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why some Alexandria bakery customers say a jail sentence wasn’t enough.
- Which state issues should Alexandria push hardest for in 2027?
Also on today's calendar: Mount Vernon Vintage, Antique, & Artisan Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Have you heard the rumor about butter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 72.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; hot, with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Victims upset after Alexandria bakery recording case ends with 6-month sentence (dcnewsnow.com) — A man who secretly recorded customers in the bathroom of Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie in Alexandria was sentenced to 179 days in jail, and some victims say the punishment feels too light. One mother, whose entire family was filmed, worries about his return to the community, while the bakery’s owner says they respect the Alexandria court’s judgment. 
• Alexandria seeks resident input into next legislative agenda for 2027 General Assembly (alxnow.com) — Alexandria is asking residents to rank their top priorities for the city’s 2027 Virginia General Assembly agenda, using a survey open through Aug. 28. You can weigh in on issues like housing affordability, school infrastructure, mental health, clean energy, and election integrity. The article also recaps recent Democratic-led state actions on wages, housing, guns, voting rights, and marijuana sales.
📸 Around Alexandria
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Mount Vernon Vintage, Antique, & Artisan Market →
8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
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Saturday August 15
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Other local events
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Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937
Charles E. Beatley Jr., Central Library Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - -
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Beginners
Charles E. Beatley Jr., Central Library Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
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Stitcher's Space
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
10:30 am -
Just Babies
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
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Fossil Talk
James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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The Magic of Drew Blue Shoes
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
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6th Annual Bands & Brews: Del Ray's Summer Bar Crawl →
Mount Vernon Avenue, Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
12:30 pm -
Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
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AARP Work and Jobs Pop-Up at Cultural Festival →
Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
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Blithe Spirit →
Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
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Blithe Spirit →
Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
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Wednesday August 12
Saturday August 15
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Del Ray
- Police chief brings public safety framework to Del Ray on Tuesday (alexandriabrief.com)
Old Town Alexandria
- Ten Years in the Majors: Miles Mikolas Celebrates Baseball Milestone in Old Town Alexandria (thezebra.org)
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