Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Light rain in the morning and afternoon. High of 51 and low of 33.
⛅ Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 42 and low of 32. Sunrise at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:29 pm.
🚨 You need to know
The law firm representing the client that challenging Alexandria’s minority-owned business grant also has ties to former President Donald Trump’s tax returns case and a co-founder helped strike down parts of the Voting Rights Act, Patch reported.
The law firm Consovoy McCarthy PLLC is representing Alexandria-based engineering firm Tridentis, which claimed racial discrimination based on the fact that the white ownership is excluded from a city grant program benefitting Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) owned businesses.
One of the founders, William Consovoy, represented Trump in the tax returns case and was involved in challenging parts of the Voting Rights Act in 2013. Consovoy died earlier this month.
The lawsuit says the Equal Protection Clause prohibiting discrimination based on race protects the business owner, who sought to apply for the program but was excluded on the basis of being white.
Kevin Harris, founder of the Alexandria Minority Business Association, called the law firm a sign that the case was political theater.
“Tellingly, Tridentis has hired Consovoy McCarthy PLLC as their legal counsel for this suit.” said Harris. “I think that shows pretty clearly what their end-goal is.”
Multiple attempts to reach Tridentis went unanswered.
The grant program, which has been set to release applications on Thursday, Jan. 26, has been postponed.
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jan 30, 2023.
- Fire alarms didn’t go off during Saturday’s high-rise apartment fire in the West End (1282 views)
- Man arrested with stolen car after keys taken from unlocked West End apartment (475 views)
- Notes: Teen shot and killed in West End hotel (318 views)
- Outdoor dining permits on King Street could be extended after scheduling problem (303 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Kerry Donley Honored Posthumously As a Champion for Children Last Weekend
Zebra (Monday @ 7:17 pm)
- RailBird Kitchen & Cocktails Grand Opening This Week in Alexandria
Alexandria Living (Monday @ 6:18 pm)
- RailBird Kitchen & Cocktails Grand Opening This Week in Alexandria
Alexandria Living (Monday @ 6:18 pm)
- Alexandria’s 2023 Cherry Challenge Begins Feb. 1
Zebra (Monday @ 4:28 pm)
- Alexandria Hosts Authors from US and Canada for Book Launch of ‘Deserts to Mountaintops’
Zebra (Monday @ 3:01 pm)
- Minority Business Grant Lawsuit Led By Firm That Worked For Trump, GOP
Patch (Monday @ 12:44 pm)
- 17-Year-Old Dies In West End Alexandria Shooting, 1 Arrested
Patch (Monday @ 11:30 am)
- Registration Opens Feb. 6 for Alexandria Summer Camp Programs
Zebra (Monday @ 11:00 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
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— James Parker (@TheCityAD) January 30, 2023
The Commission holds it's monthly meeting Thursday and we want to hear from you! Read the meeting materials here: https://t.co/91KshjdWo8 and comment here: https://t.co/zrvm5W6roh Deadline: 3 p.m. Thursday, February 2. pic.twitter.com/KXAK5RqKRz
— NVTC (@NoVaTransit) January 30, 2023
AFD encourages residents to safely dispose of hazardous materials after 2-alarm fire causes approximately $400K in damages. https://t.co/tDo6MFaCUn
— Alexandria Fire-EMS (@AlexandriaVAFD) January 30, 2023
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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Recent Stories
This past week saw 30 homes sold in Alexandria. The least expensive condo, single-family home or townhouse sale over the past seven days was $190,000 while the most expensive was…
One year after a plan to open at 128 N. Pitt Street seemingly fell through, hyper-popular D.C. bagel shop Call Your Mother Deli says an Alexandria location in Old Town…
No one was injured or arrested after a report of gunfire in Old Town on Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 5:25 p.m. in the 600 block of S. Fayette…
(Updated 12:35 p.m.) Virginia Railway Express (VRE) trains were stopped last night after a vehicle struck the bridge over King Street — again. The delay is the latest in a…
Monarch Montessori School located in the heart of Del Ray is enrolling children 6 weeks to 6 years of age for our half day and full day program.
Our hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday. Monarch Montessori School is open year round, with intermittent breaks.
Children engage in self-directed, self-initiated activities under the guidance of a trained Montessori teacher. Classroom sizes range from 8-12 students. Our robust curriculum includes botany, sensorial activities, the social graces, culture, math, science, practical life, geography, music appreciation and language arts.
You’ll get half off of the registration fee when you register and begin care with us before April 30, 2023.
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Clients and patients are becoming more aware of the requirements of HIPAA compliance and how the regulation protects their personal information. Forward-thinking providers like EDBS Dental Billing Solutions choose the HIPAA Seal of Compliance to differentiate their services.
Del Ray Dog Fest & Yappy Hour
The 1st Annual Del Ray Dog Fest is a fun outdoor event that will include dog-centered activities, dog menu items, live music, vendors and food on Sunday, April 2 from 11am- 3pm at the George Washington Middle School parking lot.
