Community Corner

šŸŒ± Want to celebrate a beloved ACPS educator on International Literacy Day?

Also check out Adopt & Foster 22 URGENT Dogs by 6PM DEADLINE (11AM - 7PM, Arrive by 5:30PM) on the Alexandria Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Tuesday September 8th Patch AM
Tuesday September 8th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Alexandria! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to celebrate a beloved ACPS educator on International Literacy Day?
  • What's new on the menu at Old Town's Royal Restaurant?
  • Alexandria woman among victims in deadly wrong-way I-270 crash

Also on today's calendar: Adopt & Foster 22 URGENT Dogs by 6PM DEADLINE (11AM - 7PM, Arrive by 5:30PM) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ACPS will dedicate the Jean B. Reid Media Center on Tuesday (alexandriabrief.com) — Alexandria families are invited Tuesday morning as ACPS dedicates Naomi L. Brooks Elementary's media center as the Jean B. Reid Media Center, honoring a longtime reading specialist on International Literacy Day. The ceremony, one of four recent facility namings, follows a yearlong community petition and polling process that also produced Owen's Place, fields honoring former Mayor Kerry Donley, and a pending Parker-Gray Stadium dedication.
   

2. The Royal Restaurant Alexandria: A New Chapter for an Old Favorite (thezebra.org) — Alexandria diners can now revisit a reimagined Royal Restaurant in Old Town, where a 120-year legacy has been updated with a modern American menu and refreshed space. Chef Brandon Whitestone blends longtime favorites with inventive new dishes and desserts, turning the historic spot into a livelier destination for brunch and dinner while honoring its deep local roots.
   

3. ICE Lodges Detainer for Man Charged in Fatal I-270 Crash That Killed Mother and Daughter (mocoshow.com) — An Alexandria woman and her mother from Burke were killed in an August 29 wrong-way crash on I-270 in Montgomery County, Maryland, that also injured two relatives. Federal officials say the Salvadoran driver, now facing manslaughter and impaired driving charges, is the subject of an ICE detainer as Maryland State Police continue investigating the five-hour shutdown collision.
   

4. Bridging Ground: A New Documentary Follows the Virginia Theological Seminary Reparations Program (thezebra.org) — Alexandria residents are at the heart of a new documentary premiering Sept. 11 at Virginia Theological Seminary, spotlighting its reparations program for descendants of enslaved and underpaid Black workers. The film follows local native Mark Farkas, Pastor Elwood Jones, and program director Ebonee Davis-Hayes as they uncover family histories, distribute direct payments, and turn a once-hidden campus story into a national conversation.
   

📸 Around Alexandria

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Alexandria

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Alexandria Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Alexandria PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Piano Lessons
    🎹 Now Accepting New Piano Students! 🎹... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bobbie & his sister Maddox are among the many kittens who landed in the Prince Georges County Animal Shelter through no fault of their own.
    princegeorgespets4us.com These adorable siblings are estimated to be 4-5 mos old, are altered and up-to-date on vaccinations. Looking for the… (Nextdoor Fairlington/Shirlington)
  • This is a breathtaking place, and I am truly grateful for the beauty and life of Huntley Meadows Park.
    #HuntleyMeadows #Nature #Water #Naturelovers #Virginia #Turtle #Bird #magical #photo (Nextdoor Williamsburg Manor)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Retail-Cashier Associate 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Alexandria