Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
🌤 Today’s weather: Clear throughout the day. High of 42 and low of 29.
🌤 Tomorrow: Clear throughout the day. High of 46 and low of 30. Sunrise at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm.
🚨 You need to know
The victim of a fatal shooting in D.C. on Christmas Eve has been identified as Alexandria resident Richard Antonio Joseph, the Washington Post reported.
Joseph, 50, was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting in the 3600 block of Georgia Avenue NW, just south of the George Avenue-Petworth Metro station.
The shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. Another man was shot and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Several cars and local businesses were also struck by gunfire.
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Dec 27, 2022.
- Alexandria mayor praises Youngkin’s new affordable housing plan (1458 views)
- Suspect in targeted attack on Arlandria cars arrested on unrelated charges (1059 views)
- Hawaiian coffee chain sets late January opening for new Carlyle location | ALXnow (331 views)
- Rep. Beyer secures millions in funding for Alexandria affordable housing and police body-worn cameras (171 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- How To Get Rid Of Christmas Trees In Alexandria 2023
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🐦 Tweets of note
First thought is looping in @AlexandriaVA311 and @AlexandriaVATES. Hopefully it thaws in the days to come but still not a great situation. https://t.co/kpvrErB05T
— DrainALX (@DrainALX) December 27, 2022
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— Port City Brewing Co (@PortCityBrew) December 27, 2022
Please remember to keep items that tangle out of the recycling bin this holiday season. Reuse ribbons & bows or place them in the trash. Learn more about reducing holiday waste >> https://t.co/5VkeXuBns5 pic.twitter.com/OmWrIZ4nzs
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) December 27, 2022
What's Sparky's go-to move? Sitting quietly and patiently by your side *just in case* you decide that maybe, just maybe, there's more food on your plate than you care to eat. Such a thoughtful little guy! Schedule time to meet Sparky at https://t.co/VUbdY6hCoQ. pic.twitter.com/1As7SLcXbE
— AWLA Alexandria (@AlexAnimals) December 27, 2022
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