Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Light rain starting in the afternoon. High of 69 and low of 62.
☔ Tomorrow: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High of 68 and low of 36. Sunrise at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:48 pm.
🚨 You need to know
An arrest after a carjacking in Hybla Valley led to questions about the suspect, after another recent arrest, wasn’t already behind bars.
This weekend, an 81-year-old woman was carjacked at a Shoppers in Hybla Valley. According to a release from the Fairfax County Police Department, Maryland resident Terrell Hardy, 34, was found with the help of a K-9 unit and the Fairfax County helicopter after the vehicle was wrecked nearby.
Hardy was charged with carjacking and two counts of hit and run, but FOX 5 reported that Hardy has already been arrested last month in connection to another series of crimes.
“Three weeks ago, Hardy was one of two men arrested in connection with a string of convenience store burglaries, was charged with grand larceny, destruction of property and simple assault,” FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez reported.
FOX 5 reported that those charges were listed as misdemeanors and non-violent felonies. Hardy was also previously found guilty of larceny in 2021 and has two assault arrests that were never prosecuted.

📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Feb 15, 2023.
- Man pistol-whipped in Arlandria Monday night (1000 views)
- New safety report details ACPS arrests and security incidents this school year (358 views)
- BID backers race against the clock to get Old Town property owners on board (291 views)
- Alexandria’s state representatives rally around bill prohibiting abortion-related extradition (237 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Can You Believe It? National Harbor Has Cherry Blossoms a Month Early! (Photos)
Zebra (Wednesday @ 5:19 pm)
- Benchmark at Alexandria ‘Topping Out’ Ceremony Celebrates Major Area Milestone
Zebra (Wednesday @ 4:06 pm)
- 2023 Residential Property Values Continue To Rise In Alexandria
Patch (Wednesday @ 4:06 pm)
- Campagna Center Requesting Donations for Major Renovation
Zebra (Wednesday @ 3:49 pm)
- NCE Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Music and Love
Zebra (Wednesday @ 12:24 pm)
- Help Barrett Branch Library Document Alexandria’s Black History April 29
Zebra (Wednesday @ 11:38 am)
- Artist Emmitt Merrill’s Prints on Display ar Galactic Panther in Old Town Alexandria
Zebra (Wednesday @ 10:17 am)
- Shooting In Arlandria Results In Arrest: Alexandria Police
Patch (Wednesday @ 9:19 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
We are so grateful to our school board clerk and deputy school board clerk! The two assist the Alexandria City School Board, the superintendent and our local schools on a daily basis. Thank you! @VASchoolBoards pic.twitter.com/HXyHXMvEgY
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) February 14, 2023
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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Recent Stories
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.