Want to learn more about a gizzard shad kill and what it means for the ecosystem?
Bella, from the NOVA Parks team at Reservoir Park in Loudoun County, breaks it down!
I have made that joke for years when discussing my stories from that particular economic development project, but I lack the persistence and discipline to actually write a book.
Maybe an interminably long podcast…
I have so many thoughts about this…so many..
Oh my. You need to step away from your computer. Touch some grass, please.
Okay? If he did something wrong, he should go to jail. You were referencing Secretary Clinton, not President Clinton. Those are two different people.
That is also AI.
That photo is actually legit. As Secretary Clinton discussed in her testimony yesterday.
More AI…
That is an AI-generated photo.
Also, false. If they were true, you would be posting them.
This is false.
That’s my Governor!
A voice from the Commonwealth, with a message for our nation.
Thank you Abigail Spanberger.
A week ago Prime Minister Mia Mottley and her party won their third mandate (another landslide) to lead Barbados.
Take some time to hear why by listening to Trevor Noah’s interview.
Her insights on migration, infrastructure, climate and more are inspiring.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Five years ago, Mac Myers called me and told me to head to the waterfront to welcome Rev. Jesse Jackson who was in Alexandria on a family visit.
Sadly, we lost both Mac and Rev. Jackson, two tireless champions of equality, within months of each other.
The hope will live on.
Scene From Our Sunday Morning Run:
A family out on a walk at N Imboden Street & N Howard Street.
Today’s the day!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by registering your children for @NOVA_Parks Summer Camps!
Registration opens today for camps at Potomac Overlook, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and Winkler.
www.novaparks.com/camps-progra...
Crisscrossing the planet with my Valentine, 27 times.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Were you wearing a heart rate monitor? I want to see a chart.
This nice couple, who had owned an Alexandria home since the 60s, sat up front at my first campaign coffee 19 years ago.
At the end, the husband identified himself and gave me some valuable advice.
That was Lee Hamilton, an exemplary statesman. RIP.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/u...
The NOVA Parks W&OD Regional Park is a 45-mile treasure for the region.
This agreement with Dominion Energy represents an important step forward as we balance our missions along the Trail and will protect our natural resources for generations to come!
www.novaparks.com/about-nova-p...
I was notorious for never posting on Facebook…guilty as charged.
In a few weeks (2/28) our community will come together to support the work of ALIVE fighting hunger in Alexandria.
Please purchase your tickets and sponsor Empty Bowls before it sells out!
It’s a fun, tasty and casual event. I’ll see you there.
www.alive-inc.org/emptybowls/
The full study is here:
opportunityinsights.org/wp-content/u...
A fascinating new study by Opportunity Insights on the impact of Hope VI Public Housing redevelopment projects (including a project in Alexandria from the late 90s) on children.
www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
Scenes From Our Sunday Morning Run: Snow, sleet and more snow.
Don’t venture out unless you are on foot or on a @dashbusva.bsky.social
Just about 7 years ago, a divided City Council approved a permit to allow a small business to operate in our City.
Fortunately, facts triumphed over irrational fears.
Today, a small business is full of customers and we now have a chicken for a snowed-in dinner!
Congrats to @kirkmcpike.bsky.social
Kirk will represent us well in Richmond!
Thanks to all of the candidates who offered themselves in service to Alexandria.
I just cast my vote for @kirkmcpike.bsky.social to be our next representative in the Virginia House of Delegates!
An hour left to vote at Charles Houston Rec and Beatley Library!
Make your voice heard.
Tomorrow Alexandrians will be choosing a nominee to replace @EBPforVA in the House of Delegates (by now, you know the drill: 8:30AM-7PM at Charles Houston or Beatley).
The Liberally Social Podcast folks have interviewed all 4 candidates.
Take a listen:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
Gathered on a very cold MLK Day morning in Falls Church near the @NOVA_Parks Tinner Hill Historic Site.
Over a century ago, the first rural NAACP branch in our nation was founded to prevent enforcement of a segregation ordinance that sought to divide a community.
