Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Saturday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2025. There are 172 days left in the year.
On this day in 1955, the Alexandria City Council refused a request to build a drive-in movie theater in the West End. The Alexandria Amusement Co. wanted to open a drive-in south of Duke Street near Cameron Station, but area residents complained that the theater would cause traffic problems and the light and sound at night would be a nuisance.
⛈️ Today’s weather: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91 degrees. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming southeast around six mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
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The City of Alexandria will mark a special milestone this evening as residents gather at Oronoco Bay Park to celebrate both Alexandria’s 276th birthday and America’s 249th birthday in a festive community celebration. The free event at 100 Madison Street will offer families an opportunity to enjoy live music, local food and drink vendors, and spectacular views of the Potomac River…