Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
🌤 Today’s weather: Clear throughout the day. High of 48 and low of 38.
☔ Tomorrow: Possible light rain in the afternoon. High of 49 and low of 37. Sunrise at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:12 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria has been nominated for Travel +Leisure’s World’s Best list in the “Cities” category.
Last year, the city was ranked as one of Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities in the U.S. The city came in eighth place, ahead of San Antonio and just behind Chicago.
The list described Alexandria as a “suburb of Washington D.C.” with “good food and interesting shopping.”
Supporters of the city can log in and vote online before Feb. 27.
📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jan 13, 2023.
- Monte Durham wants to go back on TV, but what’s that mean for his Old Town hair salon? (1548 views)
- Alexandria found success in King Street pedestrian zones, but the 200 block could be trickier (1495 views)
- ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria | ALXnow (510 views)
- Notes: What’s open and what’s closed on MLK Day (256 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Schedule in Alexandria
Alexandria Living (Sunday @ 4:20 pm)
- Reception Set for River Farm Art Exhibition
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 7:39 pm)
- Alexandria Symphony Celebrates Strings with an American Premiere
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 7:12 pm)
- Sculpture Installation Comes Alive on Floor of Athenaeum Gallery
Zebra (Friday @ 6:23 pm)
- MLK Jr. Day 2023 Program, What’s Open, Closed In Alexandria
Patch (Friday @ 4:31 pm)
- What Do You Want in a Superintendent? School Board Seeks Community Input Through Survey
Zebra (Friday @ 2:19 pm)
- Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Theo Can Be Your Exercise Coach
Patch (Friday @ 1:57 pm)
- Alexandria Nominated Again For Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities List
Patch (Friday @ 10:05 am)
- Wilson Proposes New System for Renaming Streets that Honor Confederates and Racists
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 8:31 am)
- Cloud, the Dreamy Cat
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 8:10 am)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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Recent Stories
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is looking for suggestions from the public on how it should update its Student Code of Conduct. The Student Code of Conduct — an 83-page…
Chadwicks (203 Strand Street) is about to get really busy. From now until mid-August, it’s the strong season for the unpretentious Old Town staple that has graced the Alexandria waterfront…
Potomac Yard’s microbrewery Hops Grill and Brewery didn’t live to see the new Potomac Yard Metro station open, but the Washington Business Journal reported the location at 3625 Richmond Highway…
Blossom is ready for love and is up for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria! This 2-year-old girl has been through a lot and was in rough condition when…
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Time flies when you’re having fun! The T.C. Williams High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion July 21-23, 2023 in Alexandria. All graduates and their adult nears and dears are welcome. Events include a Friday evening icebreaker, Saturday dinner dance, and a Sunday brunch. For more information: tcwilliams73.com, 770.789.3534.
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
