Patrick J. Pespas
westofrome.bsky.social
Patrick J. Pespas
@westofrome.bsky.social
Alexandria, VA

Keeper of ALX Skeets. Please tag me if you’d like to be added
Folks keep me honest but it looks like the ALX city council race has no villain candidates yet. Just completely heel-less
February 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
On one hand, Lineberry is not getting elected

On the other hand, can you believe this shit
February 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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For those in need: Del Ray Hardware took delivery of snow shovels, steel transfer shovels, steel garden spades, and various other ice breaking tools today.
January 28, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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There are episodes of Sesame Street from the 70s and 80s that are paced like the Deer Hunter. 12 minutes of a camera pointed at a fire hydrant while children play in the water. Insane.
January 26, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller
January 25,1952
January 25, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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As tens of thousands across America protest the violence that ICE sows with impunity, federal agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis today.

ICE terrorizes our cities. ICE puts us all in danger. Abolish ICE.
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Looks like Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger is wasting no time in rolling back the last vestiges of public recognition of the Confederacy.
January 20, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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We’ll use this Bluesky account to share and amplify updates published on the ACPS School Board website.

Think highlights, reminders, and links back to the full context.
January 14, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Crooked Beat is also doing a merch fundraiser:
Crooked Beat Flood Recovery Fundraiser | Bonfire
Grab your limited edition Crooked Beat Flood Recovery Fundraiser merchandise before the campaign closes. Featuring Athletic Heather Premium Unisex Tees, professionally printed in the USA.
www.bonfire.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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My name is Mary Peltola, and I'm running for U.S. Senate to fight for fish, family, and freedom – and that begins with fixing the rigged system in DC that’s shutting down Alaska.

We need systemic change if we're going to lower costs, save our fisheries, and fill our homes with abundance again.
January 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Bluesky community! This is my official NYC mayor account. I’ll be posting updates on what’s happening at City Hall and how we’re delivering for New Yorkers. It’s great to be here.
January 8, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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An Alexandria Circuit Court judge appeared to rule in the city’s favor Tuesday in a lawsuit challenging the city’s elimination of single-family zoning protections, according to housing advocates.

Judge appears to rule in city's favor in zoning lawsuit
Housing advocates celebrate decision on controversial housing initiative
www.alexandriabrief.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Bluesky, a reintroduction!

I’m an investigative reporter @chicagotribune.com covering big stories. Now focused on immigration. But I’ll take any tips about people being hurt by government, junk science, healthcare, business or anybody else. Reach out [email protected] or Signal grp.27
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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James and I are here to listen. Our newsroom is reachable at [email protected] or via this tip line: alxnow.com/about/

It’s also a goal of mine — among several others — to create a regular “office hours” where the public (yes, you! 🫵) can chat with us.
About ALXnow | ALXnow
Launched in October 2019, ALXnow.com is the place for the latest news, views and things to do around Alexandria, Virginia. ALXnow — feel free to call it Alexandria Now — is produced by the same locall...
alxnow.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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See what’s ahead for tomorrow’s City Council meeting at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.

Join us tomorrow evening at City Hall or online to stay informed & engaged with your local government!
October 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
And so, Broccoli Farmers, we’ve licensed a song for your ad

🎶Goin back to Cauli?
October 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Alexandrians, can you please recommend a local Driver Training School for my teen to take on-road lessons to qualify for a license?
October 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Welcome @alexlibraryva.bsky.social to the Skeets!
Hello world! This is the official Bluesky account of the Alexandria Library in Virginia.
October 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Jimmy Fallon doing his monologue tonight. Half the Roots are gone. He delivers a joke about NBC’s The Voice, that will be good cross promotion, but no one laughs. He is in a Stygian void. A sphere emerges, pulsing, psychically touching him. “Yes, I’d love to do a commercial for Kohl’s” he says
September 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Are any Alexandrians here bringing an item to be appraised at tonight's Del Ray Antiques Roadshow?
September 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Eco-City ALX is here! 
Follow us as we talk climate, energy, and community action! Don’t take it from us, listen to Bill Nye the Science Guy!
The City of Alexandria is building a greener and more sustainable city. Let us know how you help make Alexandria an Eco-City in the replies!
August 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Rosemont listserv has declared today Grape & Bean/Rosemont Cellar Festivus
August 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A sax player with a backing track busking in Pat Miller Square is doing a very faithful version of Chicago’s 1988 #1 “Look Away”

The guy who replaced Peter Cetera is being stone cold channeled
August 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Person, woman, man, camera, TV. NOW.
NEW YORK (AP) — Television's MSNBC network is changing its name to My Source News Opinion World, or MS NOW for short.
August 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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We're hoping to buy this building for the bookstore, then adopt a shop cat, so we're running a sale on the website. Get 25% off your order with promo code Molly at checkout.
carpelibrumbaltimore.com
July 22, 2025 at 1:14 AM