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

And check out Libertarian Happy Hour on the Del Ray Patch calendar

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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.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Old Town Alexandria

  • November Leadership Incubator Weekend, hosted by Shifting Waters Leadership (alxnow.com)
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Arlington

  • Arlington Man Charged In Armed Carjacking, Pistol-Whipping In Washington, DC (patch.com)
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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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