In an assessment of rail operations, the Metro Safety Commission detected significant shortcomings in staffing and training.
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, is a day filled with various activities in Alexandria.
In local news, the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) Board of Commissioners has taken decisive action. CEO Erik Johnson is on probationary status, with a final warning, and an independent law firm has been hired to investigate him. The board members, appointed in May 2025, include individuals with backgrounds in city planning, local government leadership, and housing administration.
For those seeking entertainment, there are multiple live music and entertainment options available today. These include performances at 219 Restaurant, Alexandria Bier Garden, Aslin ALX, Augie's Mussel House & Beer Garden, Daniel O'Connell's, Galactic Panther Art Gallery, Hops N Shine, Laporta's Restaurant, Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap, Lost Boy Cider, Murphy's Pub, Rock It Grill, The Birchmere, and The Study at Morrison House.
In addition to the live music, there are multiple events happening today. These range from Book a Librarian - Applications Assistance, Here Nor There Story Time, Line Dancing, Crafting for Teens, Baby Bounce, Old Town North Farmers' Market, How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos, American Style Mahjong, Summer Film Series - "Judy", Handcraft Crafternoon, Intro to Robotics for Kids, Tai Chi, T(w)een STEM Hour, Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group, Coding Game Night, and more.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings are also taking place today. These include Everyone's an Asset Builder Training and ACPS Board Development. There is also a Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg. happening virtually at 6:30 pm.
For those interested in yoga, Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace - Happy Hour Thursday, is happening at 6:00 pm. Nepenthe Gallery is also hosting an event to be the first to see a newly acquired artwork! at the same time.
On a separate note, the weather will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80 degrees.
In other news, the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission has identified nine serious operational deficiencies in Metro's control center and rail operations. Training deficiencies, communication and procedural compliance issues, and written assessments and certification tests for controllers present conflicting data about individual competency levels. Metro lacks sufficient rail traffic controllers while experiencing increasing turnover rates. The Train the Trainer program for rail instruction also lacks proper procedural definition.
Lastly, the City of Alexandria will host the second Duke Street Land Use Plan Community Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25. Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week is ongoing, and a commercial property at 1503-1505 Mount Vernon Ave. is being marketed for lease starting Sept. 1.
Stay tuned for next week's conversation with Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins, who will sit down with ALXnow for a monthly conversation with the community. The most-read ALXnow articles for Aug. 27, 2025, include an article about the GSA launching a search for new Alexandria office space to house displaced National Science Foundation.
Enjoy your Thursday in Alexandria!
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