Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Rain in the morning. High of 53 and low of 49.
🌬 Tomorrow: Windy in the morning. High of 75 and low of 57. Sunrise at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:55 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria police confirmed that the victim in last week’s sudden death incident was 21-year-old Nabel Chávez.
Scanner traffic indicated that a gunshot was reported, and police said in the release that the medical examiner has officially ruled the incident as a gun-related homicide.
Junior Espinal-Calix, a 19-year-old Alexandria resident, has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter. He is being held without bond. A preliminary hearing for the case is scheduled for March 31.
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Feb 21, 2023.
- Alexandria teen charged with involuntary manslaughter after ‘sudden death’ last Friday (3880 views)
- Notes: Suspect charged in alleged attempted dog poisoning in Del Ray | ALXnow (1150 views)
- Live Alexandria: We want you! (321 views)
- Alexandria implementing new ‘slow zone’ for scooters in Old Town’s Robinson Landing neighborhood (280 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Second Open Call Set for Artists at the Torpedo Factory
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 6:58 pm)
- 🌱 Tax On Business Initiative + E-Scooter Pilot Program
Patch (Tuesday @ 6:19 pm)
- ‘Slow Zone’ For E-Scooters, E-Bikes Tested In Alexandria Neigborhood
Patch (Tuesday @ 4:55 pm)
- Slow Down: 8 MPH Speed Limit Proposed for Scooters in Parts of Old Town Alexabdria
Zebra (Tuesday @ 3:28 pm)
- New Restaurants to Try in Alexandria in 2023
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 2:05 pm)
- Eddie’s Little Shop and Deli Opens On Alexandria’s King Street
Patch (Tuesday @ 12:52 pm)
- A Night of Music and Poetry: Alexandria Choral Society Performing March 11 at Masonic Memorial
Zebra (Tuesday @ 11:46 am)
- George Washington Birthday Parade 2023: See Photos
Patch (Tuesday @ 11:23 am)
- Attempted Dog Poisoning In Del Ray Draws Call For Prosecution
Patch (Tuesday @ 9:29 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
Today we honor one of APD's pioneers, Officer Albert Augustine Beverly. Ofc. Beverly became the first African-American police officer for the City of Alexandria in 1965. Officer Beverly passed away on February 21, 2020. Today we honor his legacy. #BlackHistorymonth pic.twitter.com/EgErKoosLE
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) February 21, 2023
This tree was so overgrown with vines you couldn't even walk underneath it. Thankfully we had a team of 20+ volunteers to help clear out the overgrowth so the tree can thrive.
Volunteer at an upcoming event: https://t.co/h4sn9LtQJL
Donate: https://t.co/gjFDOHYMUC pic.twitter.com/YTBeL2SX80— Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail (@MtVernonFriends) February 21, 2023
There is one week left to complete the feedback form regarding safety improvements at the intersections of Duke Street & South Henry Street, and Duke Street & South Patrick Street. Find the feedback form here >> https://t.co/gNyeQLdRkP pic.twitter.com/B75D0Aluu0
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) February 20, 2023
News Release:: Friday's sudden death incident was ruled a gun-related homicide by the Medical Examiner.
Read more:: https://t.co/WCbzQmAYOO pic.twitter.com/QgCX7Z2RxD
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) February 21, 2023
Beginning February 21 and running through May 21, the City will institute a slow zone that limits the speed of dockless scooters and e-bikes used in the Robinson Landing neighborhood of Old Town. Let us know your feedback on this new pilot program >> https://t.co/MsuH395xME. pic.twitter.com/qmDq96EAIp
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) February 21, 2023
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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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
