Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Sunday, June 29, the 180th day of 2025. There are 185 days left in the year. On this day in 1776, the Virginia state constitution was adopted, and Patrick Henry was made the state’s governor.
⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92 degrees. Heat index values as high as 101 degrees. Calm wind becoming southwest around five mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria’s Police Department is opening its doors to the community this fall with a free, nine-week Community Police Academy. Running from September 17 to November 12, the program offers residents and workers in Alexandria a unique opportunity to learn about law enforcement firsthand.
Sessions take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the APD Headquarters on Wheeler Avenue. Participants will get an inside look at various aspects of police work, including criminal investigations, traffic safety, and special operations…