Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Possible light rain in the evening and overnight. High of 47 and low of 41.
☔ Tomorrow: Rain in the evening and overnight. High of 63 and low of 41. Sunrise at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:07 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Dog owners be alert: a veterinarian office in Alexandria is reporting that a case of canine influenza is on the rise in the area.
The VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital reported that the outbreak has affected dog boarding services, Patch first reported. The disease is typically non-fatal, but it can take up to two or three weeks to recover. The dog may experience symptoms like a cough, runny nose, fever, lethargy, eye discharge and a reduced appetite.
The flu is on the rise for dogs around the region. Montgomery County urged dog owners to consider skipping dog parks for the time being.
For dogs that do get the flu, a Washington Post guide suggested isolating dogs at home and keeping them from sharing toys, beds, or bowls with other dogs.
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jan 10, 2023.
- Notes: New bill could kill snow days in Virginia for good (13575 views)
- D.C. man arrested after armed carjacking on S. Van Dorn Street (1675 views)
- SCOOP: A new French bistro is opening in the heart of Del Ray in two weeks (990 views)
- Next week sees the return of dueling ‘restaurant weeks’ in Alexandria (241 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Alexandria’s Favorite Pizza
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 6:05 pm)
- Alexandria Auction House Hosting Jan. 17 Event To Benefit Medical Scholarship for Native Americans
Zebra (Tuesday @ 4:55 pm)
- Fairfax Officials Review Significant Redevelopment Ideas for Richmond Highway, Rose Hill and Beyond
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 4:45 pm)
- On Sale Now: Ayo and Rochelle Rice Starring in ‘First Lady of Song: Ella Fitzgerald’ at Signature Theatre Jan 31 – Feb 5
Zebra (Tuesday @ 3:59 pm)
- Child Predator Sting Results In 7 Arrests By Fairfax County Police
Patch (Tuesday @ 11:54 am)
- Dog Flu Infections Prompt Warning From Alexandria Veterinarian
Patch (Tuesday @ 10:51 am)
- Come Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at 50th Annual Commemorative Program Sunday, Jan. 15
Zebra (Tuesday @ 10:45 am)
- George Washington’s Birthday Parade Set for Feb. 20
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:32 am)
- Ukrainian Family Flees War and Chooses Alexandria as New Home
Zebra (Tuesday @ 12:10 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
Next Monday, while I’m out of town, I’ll be doing a morning of volunteer work in Alexandria, VA, with @MtVernonFriends.
Removing invasive plant species along a bike trail is a perfect match for me. Join me or volunteer to do something you love! #DC #MLKDay https://t.co/ekOWb91Osc— Mayor John J. Bauters (@JohnBauters) January 10, 2023
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It’s no secret a dirty home is distracting and even adds stress to your life. And who has the energy to clean after work? That’s why it’s smart to enlist the help of professionals, like Well-Paid Maids.
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
