
Police capture suspect after one killed, another injured in Hybla Valley shooting — “Police are still trying to determine what provoked a man to shoot and kill one man and injure another early Saturday evening in Hybla Valley.” [FFXnow]
‘Held Hostage by VDOT’ in Alexandria — “Locals among those stranded on I-95 during snowstorm.” [Alexandria Gazette]
Record hospitalizations prompt state of emergency in VA — “The 30-day state of emergency order seeks to give flexibility to VA hospitals to help with capacity and staffing amid increasing patients.” [Patch]
City of Alexandria to honor life and legacy of MLK with virtual program, Jan. 14 — “The City of Alexandria announced today it will honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a virtual program on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. ” [Zebra]
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool, a play-based, half-day preschool in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria has limited openings for the ’23-’24 school year.
SPEP offers:
- 18 month old – Kindergarten classes
- Full day Kindergarten option (3 days/week)
- Early Care
- Transportation (ages 3+)
- Weekly Field Trips (ages 3+)
- Financial Aid available
Monarch Montessori School located in the heart of Del Ray is enrolling children 6 weeks to 6 years of age for our half day and full day program.
Our hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday. Monarch Montessori School is open year round, with intermittent breaks.
Children engage in self-directed, self-initiated activities under the guidance of a trained Montessori teacher. Classroom sizes range from 8-12 students. Our robust curriculum includes botany, sensorial activities, the social graces, culture, math, science, practical life, geography, music appreciation and language arts.
You’ll get half off of the registration fee when you register and begin care with us before April 30, 2023.
Del Ray Dog Fest & Yappy Hour
The 1st Annual Del Ray Dog Fest is a fun outdoor event that will include dog-centered activities, dog menu items, live music, vendors and food on Sunday, April 2 from 11am- 3pm at the George Washington Middle School parking lot.