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Alexandria, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why one Alexandria grandmother brought her toddler granddaughter to D.C.
  • How an Alexandria outfielder could tip a major Red Sox trade.

Also on today's calendar: Sip Into Summer At Sunrise! - Networking Event and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do lizards go when their tails fall off? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Families Gather for Eucharistic Procession in Washington, D.C. (adoremus.org) — An Alexandria grandmother joined families from across the region in a June 6 Eucharistic procession through downtown D.C., helping guide her 15‑month‑old granddaughter along the route. She and other local Catholics described why bringing children from Alexandria and nearby communities to public expressions of faith feels especially meaningful at a moment they see as spiritually open for the country.
   

• Red Sox Finally Complete Caleb Durbin Trade With Brewers: Who Won? (heavy.com) — Baseball fans in Alexandria may notice a hometown connection in the Boston Red Sox’s latest trade news: outfielder Owen Hull, a 21-year-old standout from Alexandria was just drafted 67th overall as the final piece of the Caleb Durbin deal. The article breaks down Hull’s big junior season at UNC and how his addition could tilt the trade in Boston’s favor.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Prince Georges County Animal Shelter will be at Pet Supplies Plus in Glenarden TODAY (Saturday, 7/11) from 11am-2pm!
    Come meet our adoptable dogs and cats. Adoptions will be onsite! Adoption fees will be waived for any dog or cat that is in attendance!!! There… (Nextdoor Fairlington/Shirlington)
  • Timmy is being fostered in Alexandria.
    He is a perfect gentleman. Housetrained, crate trained, good on the leash and great with other dogs. Timmy is 8 years old, 14 pounds, neutered and up… (Nextdoor Southeastern Old Town)
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Stocking/Shelving Merchandiser in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

🗞 Nearby News

Old Town Alexandria

  • Beyer, rivals clash on housing, voting rights, ICE, schools at Alexandria forum (wjla.com)

Arlington

  • 2026 World Cup Arlington: Stadium, Schedule & Travel Guide (missouri.edu)
  • Coalition Statement on the Enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (naahq.org)
  • Beware of fake tack stores online (chronofhorse.com)

Ok Alexandria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The retail store (Thank you CINDY H. for sending it in!)
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