R. Kirk McPike
kirkmcpike.bsky.social
R. Kirk McPike
@kirkmcpike.bsky.social
City Councilman in Alexandria. Congressional Chief of Staff.
Two rises and some baking later and the rolls are complete! Thanksgiving baking is done. Cooking commences in two hours.
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
JENNY!

Welcome to our family, Jenny Beagle!
November 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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November 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I have used em-dashes in my writing since I was in my teens. No one will ever take them from me.
November 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Totally Real, Not At All Made Up Neighborhood of National Landing
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I love the spectacular fireworks show Arlington does every year for its ... wait, no, that's Alexandria.

But then there's the water skiing Santas at Christmas ... oops, nope. Alexandria again.

That being said, there are lots of great things about Arlington. Such as its proximity to Alexandria.
November 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Yes.
November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
They raise a good point. We should probably have staff meet with every board and commission over the next few months to ensure that their input is properly integrated into the Ewald Park planning.
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM