Scene From Our Tuesday Morning Run: “Now or Never” has made its debut on the waterfront!

Robert Mueller volunteered for service in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam after college graduation, earning a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He later served as a career prosecutor, a US Attorney and the FBI Director. Here is how our President chose to remember him.

I don’t get invited to speak at events too often anymore (very happy about that!), but it was exciting to help celebrate CityHouse Old Town tonight. 200 new housing units replacing a vacant 1983 office building at King and Henry. Another exciting conversion!

I will never forget watching the impromptu editorial offered on @nbcwashington.com by the late, great Jim Vance when Officer Gibson was senselessly murdered, almost 30 years ago. Gibson's service and the sacrifice of his family will never be forgotten. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

And the Rams are going Marching again! Repeat A10 champions and 14th Tournament appearance in the past 2 decades. Let the Madness begin! Let’s go VCU!

A Friday afternoon meeting at the beautiful NOVA Parks Winkler Botanical Preserve.

Want to learn more about a gizzard shad kill and what it means for the ecosystem? Bella, from the NOVA Parks team at Reservoir Park in Loudoun County, breaks it down!

That’s my Governor! A voice from the Commonwealth, with a message for our nation. Thank you Abigail Spanberger.

A week ago Prime Minister Mia Mottley and her party won their third mandate (another landslide) to lead Barbados. Take some time to hear why by listening to Trevor Noah’s interview. Her insights on migration, infrastructure, climate and more are inspiring. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Five years ago, Mac Myers called me and told me to head to the waterfront to welcome Rev. Jesse Jackson who was in Alexandria on a family visit. Sadly, we lost both Mac and Rev. Jackson, two tireless champions of equality, within months of each other. The hope will live on.

Scene From Our Sunday Morning Run: A family out on a walk at N Imboden Street & N Howard Street.

Today’s the day! Celebrate Valentine’s Day by registering your children for @NOVA_Parks Summer Camps! Registration opens today for camps at Potomac Overlook, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and Winkler. www.novaparks.com/camps-progra...

Crisscrossing the planet with my Valentine, 27 times. Happy Valentine’s Day!

This nice couple, who had owned an Alexandria home since the 60s, sat up front at my first campaign coffee 19 years ago. At the end, the husband identified himself and gave me some valuable advice. That was Lee Hamilton, an exemplary statesman. RIP. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/u...

The NOVA Parks W&OD Regional Park is a 45-mile treasure for the region. This agreement with Dominion Energy represents an important step forward as we balance our missions along the Trail and will protect our natural resources for generations to come! www.novaparks.com/about-nova-p...

In a few weeks (2/28) our community will come together to support the work of ALIVE fighting hunger in Alexandria. Please purchase your tickets and sponsor Empty Bowls before it sells out! It’s a fun, tasty and casual event. I’ll see you there. www.alive-inc.org/emptybowls/

A fascinating new study by Opportunity Insights on the impact of Hope VI Public Housing redevelopment projects (including a project in Alexandria from the late 90s) on children. www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...

Scenes From Our Sunday Morning Run: Snow, sleet and more snow. Don’t venture out unless you are on foot or on a @dashbusva.bsky.social

Just about 7 years ago, a divided City Council approved a permit to allow a small business to operate in our City. Fortunately, facts triumphed over irrational fears. Today, a small business is full of customers and we now have a chicken for a snowed-in dinner!

Congrats to @kirkmcpike.bsky.social Kirk will represent us well in Richmond! Thanks to all of the candidates who offered themselves in service to Alexandria.

I just cast my vote for @kirkmcpike.bsky.social to be our next representative in the Virginia House of Delegates! An hour left to vote at Charles Houston Rec and Beatley Library! Make your voice heard.

Tomorrow Alexandrians will be choosing a nominee to replace @EBPforVA in the House of Delegates (by now, you know the drill: 8:30AM-7PM at Charles Houston or Beatley). The Liberally Social Podcast folks have interviewed all 4 candidates. Take a listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

Gathered on a very cold MLK Day morning in Falls Church near the @NOVA_Parks Tinner Hill Historic Site. Over a century ago, the first rural NAACP branch in our nation was founded to prevent enforcement of a segregation ordinance that sought to divide a community.

And we have a new Governor, Virginia! Governor Spanberger. Let’s go!

Great @NOVA_Parks Board of Directors meeting last night, including close out of our audit, officer elections and a presentation on our Roving Park Naturalist Program. Message to self: Bring live animals to all future board meetings (that’s Smoke, our Eastern Screech Owl).

Congrats to Alexandria’s next State Senator, @EBPforVA ! Thanks to all of the dedicated volunteers who worked to administer this snap firehouse caucus and the candidates who offered themselves to the voters.

Inexplicably, it’s time to vote again! Today! Today Alexandria (and I guess Arlington and Fairfax too) Democrats will nominate our next State Senator. Voting is at 4 locations from 8:30 AM to 7 PM! Make your voice heard!

A great run in the woods on the BROT (Bull Run Occoquan Trail) this morning at @NOVA_Parks Hemlock Overlook Regional Park. Got to stress-test my new trail shoes (a @runpacers purchase yesterday) and apply enough dirt that they now look respectable.

Last night we had a packed house for a kick-off for Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and her very quick campaign to replace @adamebbin.bsky.social in the State Senate. Voting is on TUESDAY from 8:30 AM to 7 PM at Charles Houston Rec and Beatley Library! Make your voice heard!

For over two decades @adamebbin.bsky.social has represented me in the General Assembly. With dogged persistence and a passion for service Adam has been my voice and the voice of thousands of Alexandrians in Richmond. Congrats Senator! Best wishes for what is next.

My other vacation read last month was “The Bedford Boys.” An incredible story of patriotism and sacrifice. While I have been privileged enough to visit Normandy twice, I am embarrassed I have not visited the National D-Day Memorial in my own Commonwealth. On our list for 2026!

Apropos of EVERYTHING: One of my vacation reads last week was “Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here,” which tells the heartbreaking story of how decades of American intervention in The Northern Triangle created a sustained humanitarian crisis in our hemisphere and hijacked our politics.

21!!!??! Happy Birthday Kid1! Keep striving.

Spent the morning traipsing around the @NOVA_Parks Goose Creek Bridge in Western Loudoun. The bridge was built during President Jefferson’s first term in office, was the site of important Civil War battles and is one of only 4 stone-arch bridges remaining in the Commonwealth.

Getting used to the other side of the dais: Thanks to @CityofFairfaxVA Mayor @csread for allowing me to present about the important partnership between the City of Fairfax and @NOVA_Parks We are excited to build the NEW Gateway Regional Park in 2026!

Scenes From My Sunday Morning Run: The fog made the Potomac disappear.

Enjoying my first year in a few decades without parade obligations: We took advantage of the @NOVA_Parks Carlyle House Historic Park Open House (open until 2 PM!). A beautiful day in Old Town!

We learned today of the passing of McArthur Myers. Mac led our community to learn more about our selves. He brought our history alive for the next generation and inspired our City to action with a smile on his face. We will miss you Mac. Job well done, my friend.

Join us tomorrow at @NOVA_Parks Cameron Run as ice skating returns! This year's celebration features the "Mayor on Ice," as @Alyia4ALX will lace up her skates to cut the ribbon. (Legal Disclaimer: "Mayor on Ice" will only include CURRENT Mayors) www.alxnow.com/2025/12/03/i...

Last night we took an after-dinner trip to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens to check out the Winter Walk of Lights. Tickets are available online for all 3 @NOVA_Parks light shows: www.novaparks.com/nova-parks-l...

Lined up for my 22nd straight Alexandria Turkey Trot with a huge crowd of Alexandrians! Happy Thanksgiving, Alexandria!

Scene From My Tuesday Morning Run: No Filter Necessary

We’re hiring! The @NOVA_Parks team is looking to fix several important roles, including a new Park Manager at Brambleton Golf Course and part-time roles at parks throughout our system. Apply today and join the best park authority on the planet! novaparks.com/employment

A great start to a Sunday: A long run in the woods on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail starting at @NOVA_Parks Fountainhead Regional Park. We got to take in some history as well, traveling along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route and near the Ford’s Mill Burial Grounds.

Spent the beautiful windy day hiking the BROT (Bull Run Occoquan Trail) at @NOVA_Parks Fountainhead Regional Park. After hiking, we went up the road and grabbed a tasty lunch at Brickmakers Cafe at Occoquan Regional Park!

Great to spend some time tonight representing @NOVA_Parks in @TownofViennaVA along with Mayor Linda Colbert. Tonight we were discussing trail safety on the W&OD Railroad Regional Park.

Throughout our history, those who have served have completed an unbroken line of defense for our ideals. My grandfather was one of Greatest Generation that joined the battle against tyranny over 80 years ago. Thanks to him and the many that followed him. Happy Veterans Day!

Last night @NOVA_Parks opened up our Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and we welcomed the @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy team. All 3 of our light shows get started this month and tickets are available now! www.fox5dc.com/video/1737589

Virginia’s next Governor will be @abigailspanberger.com Our Governor-Elect has pursued a lifetime of service and integrity. We are extraordinarily lucky to have her leading our Commonwealth during the challenging years to come.

The polls are open throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia! Cast your vote or return your ballot before 7 PM today. Find your polling place here: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...