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Good morning Del Ray! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did thousands around Del Ray suddenly lose power Tuesday morning?
  • Need free groceries or meals near Del Ray? Start with this guide.
  • Who would you nominate as Del Ray's next Hospitality Hero?

Also on today's calendar: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More than 10,000 Alexandria customers lose power Tuesday morning, with no cause given (alexandriabrief.com) — Thousands of Alexandria residents, including many in Del Ray, woke up Tuesday to widespread Dominion Energy outages that at one point cut power to more than 10,000 customers citywide. While service was partially restored within hours, several large outages around Del Ray, Potomac Yard, and Northeast Alexandria lingered into the day, with causes still under investigation and officials urging drivers to treat dark signals as four-way stops.
   

• Alexandria Has Food. The Challenge Is Getting It to the People Who Need It (thezebra.org) — Del Ray residents facing food insecurity have multiple nearby options, including ALIVE!'s Del Ray Community Food Hub on Mount Vernon Avenue and regular "Fill the Truck" drives at the neighborhood farmers' market. This citywide guide lists where and when Alexandrians can get free groceries, hot meals, and home delivery through the end of 2026, with details on hours, locations, and language support.
   

• Alexandria's Hospitality Heroes: The Restaurant Workers Making Dining Better (thezebra.org) — Alexandria's restaurant scene is getting some well-deserved love, and Del Ray workers are explicitly included in a proposed "Hospitality Heroes" list celebrating front-of-house and behind-the-scenes staff. The story highlights award-winning managers and banquet leaders across the city, and invites residents to think about the unsung servers, dishwashers, and hotel staff who make dining out in Alexandria's neighborhoods feel welcoming and memorable.
   

📸 Around Del Ray

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Ray

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★ Featured events ★

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Other local events
    Saturday September 12
  • VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja)
    James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
    10:30 am
  • Kids and Family Yoga with ARISE Educational Services
    James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
    2:00 pm
  • Building Better Bonds!
    Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
    2:00 pm
    • Sunday September 13
  • Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ St. Elmo's Coffee Pub →
    St. Elmo's Coffee Pub, 2300 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
    1:00 pm
    • Monday September 14
  • Sensory Story Time
    James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Gustave Oktoberfest →
    Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie, 2213 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
    12:00 pm
  • 2nd Annual Canal History Pub Crawl →
    Old Town North, Alexandria
    12:00 pm
    • Saturday September 26
  • Saint Ann Fall Festival →
    Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
    10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Alexandria

  • ACPS Dedicates Jean B. Reid Media Center, Honoring a Teacher Who Changed How Alexandria Children Learned to Read (thezebra.org)
  • City Corrects Historic-Meeting Notices: Alexandrians Can Speak Thursday (thezebra.org)
  • 11th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo: A Little Halloween. A Lot of Science. (alxnow.com)

Old Town Alexandria

  • Old Town townhouse proposal prompts debate over city's development review process (alxnow.com)
  • Home-Away-From-Home Spots for NFL Fans in Northern Virginia (thelocalgirl.com)

Arlington

  • 4 Events In Arlington Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)
  • Man Accused Of Striking Arlington Police Officer After Entering Business Where He Was Banned (patch.com)

Ok Del Ray! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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