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Metro announces chosen design for forthcoming 8000-series train fleet following public poll

Greetings, Alexandria! 🙌 Here's your daily briefing for August 27, 2025. It marks the 239th day of the year, with 126 days remaining. Today's forecast: Skies will be clear, reaching a high temperature of 78°F. Winds will blow from the northwest at 6-8 mph. The night will be partly cloudy, with...

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Metro unveils winning design for upgraded 8000-series train line following public choice poll
Metro unveils winning design for upgraded 8000-series train line following public choice poll

Metro announces chosen design for forthcoming 8000-series train fleet following public poll

Today, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, is shaping up to be an eventful day in Alexandria. Here's a roundup of some of the happenings in the city.

Public Voting Period Closes

The public voting period for the new design of Alexandria's playgrounds ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. Don't miss your chance to cast your vote for the Best Playground in Alexandria.

"Funding Our Future" Session

The first session of the "Funding Our Future" series will be held this evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the media room of George Washington Middle School. This series aims to gather public feedback on various city projects, starting this month and concluding in October.

Community Events

  • The Alexandria Citizens Band will be performing outside Maury School, just as they did on this day in 1948.
  • The event "Run Club" will take place at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub at 7:00 p.m.
  • The "English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation" will take place at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library at 5:30 p.m.
  • The "DIY Loom Woven Bookmarks - for Adults" workshop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library.
  • The "Cooking Class" will take place at Aslin ALX at 6:00 p.m.
  • The upcoming event "From Vision to Venture: Funding Your Small Business" will take place at Carlyle Crescent at 9:00 a.m.

City Developments

  • The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority will convene a special board meeting this morning. The CEO, Erik Johnson, has been placed on probation after allegations surfaced that he was living in a public housing unit intended for low-income residents.
  • The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority is also asking for public feedback on plans to upgrade crosswalks near schools in Arlandria and Del Ray. The deadline to submit feedback on the plans is Friday.
  • The General Services Administration has launched an official search for office space in Alexandria to relocate the National Science Foundation.

Transportation Updates

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has unveiled the winning exterior design for its new 8000-series rail fleet. The cars are designed with connected, spacious interiors that accommodate wheelchairs, scooters, and bicycles. They also feature wider aisles, increased digital signage, and dynamic wayfinding systems. Option 3 was selected as the updated livery design for Metro's incoming rail cars.

Metro Board of Directors Chair Valerie Santos stated that the new fleet supports the region's need for modern transit infrastructure while delivering cost savings for the agency.

Weather Forecast

The weather in Alexandria today is sunny with a high near 78 degrees and a low around 59 degrees.

Fundraising Effort

A nonprofit serving Arlandria's Latino community is trying to raise $250,000 by the end of today.

Stay tuned for more updates from Alexandria.

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