🌱 Officer Receives Medal Of Honor + St. Patrick's Day Parade Returns

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Times of sun and clouds. High: 59 Low: 42.
• Tuesday: Sunshine and becoming windier. High: 54 Low: 34.

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Here are the top there stories today in Old Town Alexandria:

1. Alexandria local Col. Paris Davis was finally awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic efforts leading a Special Forces team during the Vietnam War nearly 60 years ago. Davis was initially recommended for the honor years ago, but the paperwork was lost twice. He was the first Black officer to lead a Special Forces unit into combat, and he was recognized for refusing to leave the battle before every member of his team was taken to safety. (WDBJ)
2. Old Town Alexandria hosted its 40th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday during a bright and sunny afternoon. The parade makes its return after being shut down for two years during COVID. As part of the festivities, organizers also hosted a classic car show and a dog show. (WTOP)
3. For those on the hunt for a new house to call home, here are five of the newest properties to hit the market in the Old Town Alexandria area. Available properties include a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for $679,900 in the heart of Old Town and a two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo for $318,500. (Old Town Alexandria Patch)

Today and tomorrow in Old Town Alexandria:

Monday, March 6

• DIY Terrarium Building At PlantHouse Alexandria (12:15 PM)
• Game Night At Glory Days Grill (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, March 7

• Baby And Toddler Time At Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The pets and staff from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria had a great time at the Fun Dog Show during Old Town Alexandria's St. Patrick's Day Parade! Click through the link to view photos from the event. (Animal Welfare League of Alexandria via Facebook)
• The Torpedo Factory Art Center is seeking applications from local artists for the 2023 Open Call! Come join resident artists and artist pro tems in the art center community. Visit torpedofactory.org/opencall to learn more about submitting an application. (Torpedo Factory Art Center via Instagram)
• If you're an Instacart worker who has made a delivery in Washington D.C. from Oct. 206 through Apr. 2018, then you may be eligible for refunds of $150 or more. Submit your claim by Mar. 25 at instacartworkerrefundsdc.com. (City of Alexandria, VA via Instagram)

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About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.