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Alexandria, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi there, Alexandria! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how APD is honoring every past Alexandria police chief.
  • How USPTO’s new homepage could change workdays for Alexandria innovators
  • Why a special education summit in Alexandria could sway federal policy

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. APD honors former police chiefs with new ‘Chief's Wall' (alxnow.com) — Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire has unveiled a new “Chief’s Wall” at APD headquarters on Wheeler Avenue, honoring the city’s 15 previous police chiefs with framed portraits. The newly renovated conference room display is meant to preserve departmental history, and the department also plans a future wall recognizing APD officers who served in the U.S. military.
   

2. USPTO unveils new, improved homepage design (uspto.gov) — Based in Alexandria, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has rolled out a redesigned homepage aimed at making it easier to find key services and resources. The updated site, launched July 23, emphasizes intuitive navigation and quicker access to information. For Alexandria residents who work with patents or trademarks, the change could streamline everyday interactions with the agency.
   

3. 2 Senate bills would undo some Education Department transfers (k12dive.com) — Special education leaders meeting this week in Alexandria strongly criticized Education Department moves to shift key responsibilities to other federal agencies. Their pushback comes as a Senate committee prepares to consider two bipartisan bills that would block outsourcing of special education and other core programs. The outcome could influence how services for students with disabilities are managed nationwide, with Alexandria hosting a pivotal advocacy moment.
   

4. Soccer stars find 'a magical connection' in the U.S. (america.gov) — Episcopal High School in Alexandria quietly became a World Cup training base, with staff spending months perfecting their Bermuda grass field for Croatia’s national team. Players used campus facilities, interacted with hundreds of local kids, and left behind a signed national team jersey, while similar warm welcomes unfolded for other teams in cities across the country.
   

5. Man given 70 years in prison for 2024 rape, disappearance of Northern Virginia woman (wjla.com) — A Fairfax County man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for sexually assaulting and killing a woman he knew, whose body was found in wooded area off Highland Street in 2024. The case, prosecuted by the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney, relied on video, DNA, and phone data. The story also flags that Alexandria will ban gas-powered leaf blowers starting in November, a change residents should prepare for.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Question for our community… 💙
    What has made the biggest difference in helping an older adult stay safe, happy, and independent? Whether you’ve cared for a parent, grandparent,… (Nextdoor Alexandria West)
  • Does anyone know how I can get information about the 11 year old Great Pyrenees, whose owner is now in memory care?
    I'm an experienced Great Pyrenees's owner and I'd like to help. I only know she lives in the neighborhood by Queen of Apostles, in Alexandria. Thank… (Nextdoor Parklawn)
  • Wegmans posted a job opening for Overnight Stocker in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • Goodwin House, Inc. posted a job opening for Revenue Manager in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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