Alexandria man cited bringing knives to airport — “Bringing a large stash of knives to the airport probably wasn’t the sharpest idea, in retrospect.” [ARLnow]
It’s Friday — Rain throughout the day. High of 64 and low of 57. Sunrise at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. [Weather.gov]
Driver dies in I-395 crash — “A driver died in a crash on Interstate 395 in Alexandria Sunday, according to Virginia State Police.” [Patch]
Planet Fitness offering free workouts for ACHS students — “Virginia teens can work out at Planet Fitness for free May 16 through Aug. 31 as part of the company’s High School Summer Pass initiative.” [Patch]
New book details history of The Birchmere — “Now in its third location in Alexandria, the Birchmere has a sound that’s prized by both the artists who play there and the customers who listen.” [Washington Post]
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Spring Fling at Rising Sol Yoga School
Join us for a day of FREE hot yoga. Experience our class styles and meet our teachers. Buy a bite at the Bake Sale to benefit The Carpenter’s Shelter, peruse some special vendors, take advantage of in-person only discounts on