Working the chain gang again and cheering on the @ACHSTitans Tied game at the half!

Day 5 on the job at @NOVA_Parks Today’s theme was: old stuff in Loudoun County. Visited the team at Aldie Mill Historic Park in the Village of Aldie, home of an early 19th century gristmill. Wrapped up the week at the 200-year old stone bridge at Goose Creek Historic Park.

Virginia Voters: The major party nominees for Governor debated this evening. Early voting has started. Check out the debate (starts at the 30 minute point in the video): www.youtube.com/live/lu8JfjB...

Day 4 on the job at @NOVA_Parks Busy day visiting Pohick Bay Regional Park (campsites, golf course and pool), our Central Maintenance operation, Fountainhead and Sandy Run Regional Parks. We even saw a bald eagle supervising at Pohick Bay on an amazing day.

Day 3 on the job at @NOVA_Parks Today, I visited and met the team at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna. We toured the 95 acres of gardens (currently being prepped for the Winter Walk of Lights {tickets on sale now!}) and I also greeted the team in our mentor program.

Day 2 on the job at @NOVA_Parks Today, I got to visit the crew who manage the W&OD Railroad Regional Park and explore a few miles west of Ashburn on the region’s best trail. After that, we hit Rust Manor House, a beautiful event venue on 68 acres near downtown Leesburg.

Drive, Walk, Skate, Into the Holidays! Tickets are now on-sale for @NOVA_Parks holiday light experiences. Drive through the lights at Bull Run, walk through the lights at Meadowlark and skate through the lights at Cameron Run! www.novaparks.com/nova-parks-l...

That’s a wrap. Nineteen years working on the railroad comes to a conclusion. Next week, it’s time to start something new!

For the very last time, I fled my office, grabbed the snazzy yellow vest (I’m taking it with me!) and helped @amtrak.com customers find their trains on a busy Friday morning. It has always been fun to help our customers (and occasionally field constituent inquires) over the years!

Scene from my Wednesday Morning Run: Another runner yelled “It never looks as good in the photo!” as she ran by while I was taking this one.

The @Marine_Marathon is next month which means this morning I spent a significant amount of quality time on the @NOVA_Parks W&OD Trail. Got to run through the Dual Trail segment in the City of Falls Church and see the future of our region’s best-loved trail in place today.

It’s time to vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia! Early voting started a few minutes ago. Alexandrians can vote from 8 AM to 5 PM at 132 N Royal Street (next to City Hall). Weekend and later hours begin in October. You may request a mail ballot now: vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInforma...

Celebrating 24 years of marriage in the most romantic place on earth…an @amtrak.com train on the NEC.

It is our LAST ACPS First Day EVER (Gulp). Kid2 starts her Senior Year today. Let’s do this! Have a great first day, Alexandria!

No speeches to give. No cupcake distribution. Just relaxing and celebrating Alexandria’s 276th birthday!

It was a thrill to honor Mr. Bailey in 2022, a one-of-a-kind Alexandrian. He was one of the last surviving veterans of the Battle of the Bulge and a decorated veteran. He was a humble hero who we owe a debt of gratitude. Rest in peace, sir. Thank you. www.alxnow.com/2025/07/11/w...

My recent vacation read was Krystyn Moon’s “Proximity to Power.” Professor Moon’s new book uncovers fascinating history covering a century and a half of the African-American experience in Alexandria. You will better understand our City and her people: uncpress.org/book/9781469...

If you are like me and one of those people who calls 395 “Shirley Highway” or DCA “Washington National,” this is gonna be hard for you. But I successfully took a new MetroBus route this morning and it worked! Check out your new routes here: wmata.com/initiatives/...

Congratulations to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social & @jonesjay.bsky.social on their great wins in yesterday’s primary. Together with our next Governor @abigailspanberger.com they will make a great team for the Commonwealth. Let’s go!

There is 1 hour left to vote throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, with a statewide Democratic Primary for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. In Alexandria you can also return a mailed ballot to a drop box until 7 PM. Find your polling place: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...

The Marlins used 8 pitchers last night in a game that ended at 1 AM. They’re on their third pitcher in the second inning and as you can see their options are limited… #LetsGoNats

In 2019, I issued the first #LovingDay proclamation in Alexandria. These days, the things I proclaim carry far less significance. Pausing today to recognize the 58 years of Loving is also a recognition of the fragility of the rights we take for granted. Love is love.

Brand new arenas are quite nice. That is all. #ANonControversialTweetAboutAnArena

First-time voter alert! We are now a 4-voter household as Kid2 cast her first votes (at 17!) to choose our Democratic nominees for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. Be like Kid2 and cast your vote today until 5 PM at Beatley Library or next to City Hall (132 N Royal).

It finally happened! @xianfoods has come south to DC! We grabbed our dinner from Xi’an Famous Foods at the “ghost kitchen” on Glebe in Alexandria last night. So good… fourmilefoodco.com

Check out @ScottPelley 's powerful commencement address at @WakeForest "Ignorance works for power." www.youtube.com/live/FcWa-wX...

It’s a holiday weekend and our passengers have places to go! I grabbed the yellow vest off the shelf and I’m in Washington Union Station helping @amtrak.com passengers make their way around our nation.

Do Metro Stations get “Terrible Two’s?” Enjoying the Potomac Yard Metro on the day after its second birthday.

It’s Bike to Work Day to all who celebrate. Checking in at the Del Ray pitstop (and getting my t-shirt!) and then heading into the District. Have a great ride!

There's always an Alexandria angle on EVERY story. I saw this plaque while door-knocking a few campaigns ago. That time future Pope John Paul II visited Parkfairfax and blessed a condo...nearly 49 years ago. A great story: boundarystones.weta.org/2015/09/21/p...

There are some great moms in my life. Celebrate the great moms in yours. Happy Mother’s Day!

Yesterday: Cardinals in Rome name a surprise starter on the 4th ballot Today: Cardinals in Washington knock out a lackluster starter in the 4th inning

Our long nightmare is over: After far too many years, The Baseball Boat is back! Old Town to Nats Park along the Potomac and Anacostia. Let’s Go Nats!

This month the Potomac Yard Metro turns 2 years old. 18 of the top 20 ridership days for the Potomac Yard Metro were in February, March or April of this year. Ridership is a third higher so far in 2025 than the same period in 2024. It’s happening and it’s still exciting!

Our townhouse is for rent again--available on July 1. 20 min walk to PY Metro (15 mins if you walk like me. 8ish mins if you run like me.) 5 min DASH ride! Walk to Mount Vernon Ave. Friendly landlord! E-mail us if you want to take a look. washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/apa/d/alex…

@beckyhammer.bsky.social This is a lovely photo of the Mayor (@alyia4alx.com), her husband, and some other couple that we would have absolutely no way to identify.

You know how sometimes your favorite restaurant gets rid of your favorite dish and you’re a little frustrated but you embrace change? The best 10-Miler on the planet is now a half marathon! The Parkway Classic is now the Alexandria Half! Let’s do this!

It’s prom night! Ready for the @AlexScholarship Gala!

Walk off! Nats!

Scene From My Sunday (Easter) Morning Run: United States Consulate-Florence: America’s second-oldest diplomatic mission in Italy. Established in 1819 by a friend of Thomas Jefferson, it is now slated for closure by the current Administration, a few years after its bicentennial.

What if we all gave today? Today is Spring2ACTion brought to you by our friends at ACT for Alexandria! I just donated to support amazing Alexandria nonprofits who are working to address critical needs in our community. Which organization inspired you? www.spring2action.org

Mike White is one twisted dude. #WhiteLotus

Absolutely no question marks on this championship. Wow.

What’s the difference between today’s highly anticipated finale of Season 3 of White Lotus and tomorrow’s highly anticipated finale of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament? Answer: There’s someone from Duke in the White Lotus finale. www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...

For the past 5+ years, COVID, a move to a new building and life got in the way, but it was a great morning to finally bring back my bike commute!

Booker! youtu.be/wHN0ZeS5c-4?...

Baseball is back! …and it is an amazing June day in March for baseball. Let’s go Nats!

Great time last night at the Senior Services of Alexandria Gala. Celebrating and honoring the many volunteers who support aging in our City!

UPDATE: Streets, still for people. (200 block of King)

Scene From My Wednesday Morning Run: New public art on Alexandria’s waterfront!