Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Governor Spanberger Celebrates New Laws Making Healthcare & Prescription Drugs More Affordable at Alexandria Community Health Center (virginianreview.com) — Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger visited Neighborhood Health in Alexandria to spotlight new state laws capping insulin costs and targeting prescription drug middlemen. Speaking with local providers and patients, she framed the measures as protection against federal healthcare cuts and highlighted major state budget investments to keep coverage and medications affordable for Virginians who rely on clinics like this one.
Alexandria Library: A Legacy of Service Since 1937 Charles E. Beatley Jr., Central Library Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -
Stitcher's Space Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room 10:30 am
Painternoon Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor 3:00 pm
Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo Charles E. Beatley Jr., Central Library Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - 5:00 pm
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop Charles E. Beatley Jr., Central Library Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room 5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Fellow Parishioners of Saint Mary's, pedestrians, bicyclists, and dog walkers I cleaned out some invasive plants today that were encroaching on the bike trail. I am going to see if the NPS can put some weed block down on the area and keep it from coming back. Next you will see the river from this point. It… (Nextdoor Southeastern Old Town)
C-17 Globemaster flyover Sat Aug 15- there were several posts about the loud noise & it was unclear why this happened in Springfield/Arlington- saw reddit posts where eagle eye locals noticed - Ramp is down on the C-17, and the F-35s and flying tight. Probably a photo-shoot (camera person would be standing on the lowered ramp) with DC in the… (Nextdoor Valley View)
McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Alexandria. Apply here.
Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.
Roof replacement sought at Old Town's Carlyle House to avoid water damage (alxnow.com)
Calling All Young Singers: Alexandria Children's Chorus Opens Fall Registration (thezebra.org)
Old Town Alexandria
Being the Same Is Boring: Today's Cargo Keeps Old Town Alexandria Interesting (thezebra.org)
J.D. Barker Shares Writing Secrets For A Bestseller at Elaine's Literary Salon (thezebra.org)
Arlington
Arlington Teen Brandished Replica Gun At County Fair, Police Say (patch.com)
Arlington Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash On South Glebe Road (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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