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Good morning Alexandria! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want your teen to try real FBI-style forensics in Alexandria?
- How will Old Town’s new 145-unit project reshape affordable housing?
- Did you see this Alexandria City High School hit-and-run?
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Flea Market - Arts & Crafts Fair.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Alexandria? Post it to Alexandria photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 28 degrees.
- Thursday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 50, low: 43.
- Friday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Teen Science Cafe – Forensic Sciences in the Age of AI (ffxnow.com) — Alexandria teens can dive into real-world forensic science and AI at a free Teen Science Café this Thursday, Dec. 18, 3:30 p.m., at Chinquapin Recreation Center on King Street. Former FBI scientists and George Mason’s forensic team will demo K9 scent work, digital forensics, drones and more, while highlighting STEM careers and offering service hours for participants. 
2. More Affordable Units Planned With Approved Southwest Quadrant Redevelopment (patch.com) — Alexandria City Council has unanimously approved a major affordable housing redevelopment in Old Town’s Southwest Quadrant, expanding one block of Olde Towne West from 34 to 145 income-restricted units. The Alfred Street Baptist Church partnership promises right-to-return for current tenants, deep affordability for very low-income households, and upgrades like green space, Wilkes Street Park improvements, and underground parking, with construction targeted to start in 2027.
3. Alexandria police investigating November hit-and-run after driver ran over student's foot (alxnow.com) — Alexandria Police are investigating a November hit-and-run in which a driver ran over an Alexandria City High School student’s foot as they crossed to board a school bus. The student reported the driver briefly stopped, shouted something, then drove off. Police are seeking tips from the public through the department’s non-emergency line, and callers can remain anonymous.
4. Why More People Are Turning to Financing for Veterinarian Bills (alexandrialivingmagazine.com) — Alexandria’s estimated 80,000 pets come with rising vet bills that are pushing many local owners to consider financing options. This guide explains why more residents are turning to payment plans, what lenders look for, and the key questions to ask before financing care so your pet still gets needed treatment.
📸 Around Alexandria
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Holiday Flea Market - Arts & Crafts Fair
8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
8:00 am -
Frosty Fun Workshop on December 20th!
Mount Vernon Community School, 2601 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria
8:30 am -
The Holiday Project
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center, 3710 Langston Blvd., Arlington
3:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CANCELLED: Mayor's Agenda Meeting with Staff
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8:30 am -
Mayor's Agenda Meeting with Staff
Falls Church, VA Calendar
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Family Storytime at Shirlington
Shirlington Library , 4200 Campbell Ave , Arlington
10:30 am -
U.S. Citizenship Class (Online)
Westover Library 1644 North McKinley Street; Suite 3, Arlington, VA 22205
10:30 am -
Drop-in Resume and Job Search Help
Courthouse Library , 2100 Clarendon Blvd , Arlington
10:30 am -
Family Storytime at Courthouse
Courthouse Library , 2100 Clarendon Blvd , Arlington
10:30 am -
Japanese Conversation
Westover Library Quincy Room, Central Library
12:00 pm -
Practicing Mindfulness
Westover Library Cherry Conference Room, Courthouse Library
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Tales Together Storytime at Westover
Westover Library Longfellow Room,
4:00 pm -
Baby Lapsit Storytime at Cherrydale
Cherrydale Library , 2190 N Military Rd , Arlington
4:00 pm -
Family Storytime at Columbia Pike
Columbia Pike Library , 816 S Walter Reed Dr , Arlington
4:00 pm -
Kids Club at Central: Create with Imagination Playground Big Blue Blocks
Westover Library Quincy Room, Central Library
4:15 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Sammy, a dog who went missing in Alexandria, VA, has been safely reunited with their family after 8 hours, 58 minutes. Message from Owner: "Dog… (Nextdoor Vantage) - This pretty baby was in our back yard on Craig Ave today at 3:30.
No collar apparent. Porch door open in case comes back and is in need of shelter. (Nextdoor Mount Vernon Union Farm)
- Language Trainers posted a job opening for Portuguese Language teacher- ID: 1075473 in Alexandria. Apply here.
- Virginia Tech University posted a job opening for Assistant Professor of Practice, Architecture in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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