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🌱 Patch AM: What did you miss in Alexandria’s busiest week of local decisions?

Spotted on the Del Ray calendar: Rosecroft's Odds & Ends Market — Free Admission, Free Parking

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Coffee in hand, Del Ray? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did you miss in Alexandria's busiest week of local decisions?
  • How much Alexandria news can you really hear in five minutes?

Also on today's calendar: Rosecroft's Odds & Ends Market — Free Admission, Free Parking and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower early in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Belmore's Notebook: Flock, fountains and a fraud case (alexandriabrief.com) — From power outages affecting Del Ray and Northeast Alexandria to the long-awaited opening of the Colasanto spray park, this notebook walks through the week's most consequential city developments. You'll find updates on ACPS walk zones and fraud litigation, school security grants, license plate reader debates, budget maneuvering, and even new openings like Mobius Records in Del Ray.
   

• ALXnow Daily Update podcast (alxnow.com subscription) — Alexandria residents can now catch up on City Council decisions, ACPS news, and neighborhood stories from Del Ray to Old Town in a quick 4–5 minute weekday podcast. The ALXnow Daily Update recaps original local reporting each afternoon, making it easy to stay on top of development plans, restaurant changes, and public safety without carving out much time.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Alexandria

  • Alexandria Volunteer Opportunities & Emergency Preparedness (thezebra.org)
  • How to Water Trees in Alexandria During Drought (thezebra.org)
  • Adoptable pet of the week: AWLA's longest stay pet seeks forever home (alxnow.com)

Old Town Alexandria

  • Poll: Best preschool/daycare in Alexandria (alxnow.com)

Arlington

  • Critically Missing Adult Alert Issued For 38-Year-Old Arlington Man (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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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