Metro Closures. There will be no service south of National Airport between September 10 and October 22; additionally, from September 10 until spring 2023, there will be no Yellow Line service between Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza. For more information about the closures and alternative services, please visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/public-transportation/2022-2023-metrorail-impacts.

Flood Insurance. Alexandria’s flood mitigation efforts entitle residents of special hazard areas (such as those proximate to Hoofs Run in Rosemont) to discounts on flood insurance. For more information, please visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/news-tes/2022-08-23/citys-federal-rating-secures-flood-insurance-policy-discount-for-residents.

Athletic Lights. In July, the Parks and Recreation Commission endorsed plan to install lights at six fields in the City, including GW Middle School. The plan will be presented to the Planning Commission and Council in October. For more information, please visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/project/2022-athletic-field-lighting-proposals/

Keeping Informed. We try to provide regular updates on local news, Rosemont history, and general happenings in the neighborhood and Alexandria via our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/RosemontCitizensiation) and general resources on our web page (http://RosemontCitizens.org). The independent community email list can be accessed at https://groups.io/g/rosemontva.

Membership. Please renew (http://RosemontCitizens.org/join/)!

Jol Silversmith
President, RCA