The Alexandria Brief — PM | Thursday, Jan. 29
Schools closed again Friday; residential roads 95% clear; DCA memorial coming to Alexandria
Another virtual day tomorrow. ACPS announced that buildings stay closed on Friday. Residential roads jumped from 57% passable yesterday to 95% today, and Mayor Gaskins said the city is suspending sidewalk fines: “We’re not going to be penalizing residents when they’re fighting the same fight that we are fighting.”
Here’s what’s new since this morning
Schools closed again Friday. ACPS is extending virtual learning through the end of the week, citing frigid temperatures and impact on bus operations. An update is expected Sunday.
Residential roads hit 95% passable. Mayor Gaskins announced the city is suspending sidewalk fines as crews shift focus to hard-to-reach areas and prepare for another potential storm this weekend.
Alexandria to install memorial for DCA crash victims. A riverside park will serve as a site for reflection on the one-year anniversary of the tragedy that killed 67 people.
Del Ray Farmers Market canceled Saturday. First time in more than 30 years. The ice storm required 100 dump truck loads of ice to be hauled out of Del Ray alone.
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