🌱 Patch AM: How license plate cameras helped solve indecent acts across Del Ray.

Good morning Del Ray! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How license plate cameras helped solve indecent acts across Del Ray.
• How Del Ray fits into Alexandria's $1 billion tourism boom.

Also on today's calendar: Libertarian Happy Hour and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
• Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Public Safety Dashboard (alexandriava.gov) — Del Ray residents get a detailed look at how Alexandria police use and audit license plate readers, including an example where ALPR data helped catch a repeat indecent-acts offender targeting Del Ray and nearby neighborhoods. The FAQ explains data retention limits, privacy safeguards, contract timelines with Flock Safety, and upcoming community meetings as the city considers changes to its camera program.
   

• Visit Alexandria celebrates 30th anniversary as city records $1 billion visitor spending milestone (alxnow.com) — Del Ray is singled out by Alexandria's mayor as one of the neighborhoods whose stories and small businesses benefit from the city's booming tourism economy, which just hit $1 billion in visitor spending for the second straight year. Visit Alexandria marked its 30th anniversary with new neighborhood-focused marketing, accessibility training, and AI-assisted outreach aimed at spreading visitors and revenue beyond Old Town.
   

📸 Around Del Ray

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Ray

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Libertarian Happy Hour →
  Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company, 3471 Washington Blvd, Arlington
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Massive Multi-Family Luxury Town Home Community Yard Sale! →
  West Glebe & Charles Ave; W. Glebe and Elbert Avenue,
  8:00 am
• MT Vernon Vintage, Antique & Artisan Market on Fort Hunt Road →
  8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  8:00 am
• Gustave Oktoberfest →
  Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie, 2213 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  12:00 pm
• 2nd Annual Canal History Pub Crawl →
  Old Town North, Alexandria
  12:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Fall Reset: Meditation Workshop →
  The Wellness Junction Del Ray, 1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• 82nd Waterford Fair →
  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Grand African Run →
  1100 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Volunteer in the Gardens Sat September 19 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• Used Bike Sale →
  1502 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Saint Ann Fall Festival →
  Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Admissions Open House at Alexandria Country Day School →
  2400 Russell Rd, Alexandria
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Grief Support Group: Navigating Life After Loss →
  Del Ray Psych & Wellness, LLC, 1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Del Ray Poetry Reading →
  2300 Mt. Vernon Ave
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 31st Annual Art on the Avenue →
  Mount Vernon Avenue, Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  10:00 am

📣 Del Ray Shout Outs!

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🗞 Nearby News

Alexandria

• Alexandria Ranks Among Nation's Best Cities For Renters In 2026 In New Survey (patch.com)
• Young Kado Is Alexandria's Adoptable Pet Of The Week (patch.com)
• Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 18 (alexandriabrief.com)

Old Town Alexandria

• November Leadership Incubator Weekend, hosted by Shifting Waters Leadership (alxnow.com)
• The 10 most walkable neighborhoods in America to buy a home (qz.com)

Arlington

• Arlington Man Charged In Armed Carjacking, Pistol-Whipping In Washington, DC (patch.com)
• Bristow Man Faces Gun, Mask Charges After Arlington Business Incident: Police (patch.com)

Ok Del Ray! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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