Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌤 Today’s weather: Clear throughout the day. High of 47 and low of 35.
🌤 Tomorrow: Clear throughout the day. High of 54 and low of 35. Sunrise at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm.
🚨 You need to know
The major highways around Alexandria have gotten a notable uptick in express lanes this year, and the Washington Post reported that trend is likely to continue next year.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) says 22.5 miles of express lanes were added to the region in 2022, with over 80 miles of tolled lanes by the end of the year. The express lanes allow carpooling vehicles to ride for free, while solo drivers have the option to pay.
The next big extension will be 10 miles of new express lanes down I-95 to Fredericksburg. That was set to launch earlier this year, but has been delayed to “before the end of 2023” due to a contract dispute.
The biggest impact for Alexandria could be on the Wilson Bridge: VDOT is wrapping up a study to consider adding 11 miles of toll lanes along I-495 leading up to the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge. The change would add one or two lanes in each direction within the existing right of way. Options for the changes to the Beltway are expected to be unveiled sometime mid-2023, the Washington Post reported.
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Dec 28, 2022.
- Notes: Alexandria resident killed in D.C. shooting (2664 views)
- Alexandria hosting Virginia Black History Month Gala in February (1129 views)
- Eisenhower Avenue and South Pickett Street could be getting protected bike lanes (654 views)
- Goodies Frozen Custard closes for season, owner doubles down on not raising prices (499 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Women’s Hormone Health Workshop Invites Women of All Ages on January 12th
Zebra (Wednesday @ 11:47 pm)
- Bye-Bye Holiday Trees, Hello 2023!
Zebra (Wednesday @ 8:09 pm)
- New Alexandria Police Officers, Deputy Sheriffs Graduate from Criminal Justice Academy
Zebra (Wednesday @ 6:06 pm)
- 31 Law Enforcement Officers In Alexandria Graduate From Academy
Patch (Wednesday @ 2:54 pm)
- New Luxury Condo Units In Alexandria Offer Indoor, Outdoor Fitness
Patch (Wednesday @ 1:25 pm)
- Christmas Eve Homicide In Northwest DC Kills Alexandria Man
Patch (Wednesday @ 10:00 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
Pass the potatoes–not the flu. Stay home and get tested when you're sick, wash your hands, and get vaccinated. pic.twitter.com/aa7mSfG1Wj
— AlexandriaVAGov (@AlexandriaVAGov) December 27, 2022
Attn: Alexandrians. The #ALX Commission for Women is hosting an event on 1/23 to raise awareness of human trafficking. Details below, hope to see you there! #AlexandriaVA @AlexandriaVAGov pic.twitter.com/xrhqq86Qna
— Emily Eckert (@emilyanneck) December 27, 2022
Metro weeknight service adjustments through Dec. 30; Holiday travel worse than in years past – https://t.co/uOHyMNOb0T pic.twitter.com/1BHF9YROdZ
— NVTC (@NoVaTransit) December 28, 2022
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Monarch Montessori School is now enrolling infants, toddlers and three year-olds for its full-time Montessori program. We offer a seamless enrollment process which involves submitting an application for review, paying the enrollment fee and submitting the remaining enrollment materials before your proposed start date.
At Monarch Montessori School, we aim to provide an authentic Montessori learning experience. At our Alexandria location, we currently have 8 openings in our Primary classroom (ages 3-6), and 6 openings in our Toddler classroom. Additionally, there are 3 infant openings at this time.
Our first floor space is an open concept. Infants and toddlers share the same large classroom. Children ages 3-6 are in two classrooms on our second floor. Each classroom has one lead and assistant guide. We offer a year-round program, with intermittent breaks for Spring Break and Winter Break.
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Annual Gala & Auction
Do good while having a good time at the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s 38th Annual Gala and Auction at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. The fun begins with a 2-hour open bar reception while mingling with 499 other Alexandrians who
