Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
⛅ Today’s weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 68 and low of 31.
❄ Tomorrow: Snow (< 1 in.) in the morning and afternoon. High of 42 and low of 30. Sunrise at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:57 pm.
🚨 You need to know
A Bronx-style bodega called Eddie’s Little Shop and Deli has officially reopened in the former Deli News & More at 1406 King Street, Alexandria Living Magazine reported.
Deli News & More closed late last year after nearly 30 years in Old Town. The shop first opened as a newsstand in 1994 with light breakfast fare.
DC Eater said Eddie’s owner Ed McIntosh was inspired by the boegas he used to frequent as a kid in the Bronx. Like the New York staples, DC Eater reported that Eddie’s offers a little bit of everything, from hearty sandwiches and pantry essentials to cooking classes.
📈 Thursday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Feb 23, 2023.
- Alexandria man arrested after alleged carjacking Saturday night in the West End (1044 views)
- Motorcycle crash closes Callahan Drive | ALXnow (733 views)
- Notes: Did you know you can get a Virginia State Park Pass via the Alexandria Library? (394 views)
- Smallest and largest homes sold in Alexandria (Jan-Feb 2023) (277 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Real Talk: What to keep, toss or sell
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 6:48 pm)
- 🌱 Cherry Blossoms Blooming In D.C. Area + Crash On Callahan Drive
Patch (Thursday @ 5:49 pm)
- Opening of Potomac Yard Metro nears
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 5:34 pm)
- ACPS approves 2023-24 budget
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 5:25 pm)
- Water Bottle Stations Supported By Donation To Alexandria Sports Group
Patch (Thursday @ 5:05 pm)
- Out of the Attic: Alexandria Black History Museum reopens
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 5:05 pm)
- Ethical Reflections with Rev. Ian Markham: The impossibility of agnosticism
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 4:42 pm)
- 1840 Home In Old Town Alexandria Offers Step Back In Time
Patch (Thursday @ 4:39 pm)
- Your Views: Ignore the COG’s flawed demands
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 4:28 pm)
- Junior Docents Wanted at History-Filled Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Zebra (Thursday @ 4:28 pm)
- Our View: The big station that might
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 4:18 pm)
- Bruce Willis and Frontotemporal Dementia
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 3:59 pm)
- It’s Cherry Blossom Season! Celebrate With Events, Food, and Shopping Deals in Alexandria
Zebra (Thursday @ 3:00 pm)
- The Legacy of Annie B. Rose
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 2:43 pm)
- New ACPS school nutrition director
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 2:27 pm)
- BI hosts Special Olympics tournament
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 2:22 pm)
- Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Fun Dog Show Return In 2023
Patch (Thursday @ 2:22 pm)
- Suspect in dog poisoning attempt surrenders
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 2:11 pm)
- Homicide on East Reed Avenue
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 2:05 pm)
- Black Conservative Federation holds gala
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 1:58 pm)
- Leslie Golden becomes Times managing editor
Alexandria Times (Thursday @ 1:50 pm)
- Enjoy the 2023 Fun Dog Show March 4, Before Alexandria’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Zebra (Thursday @ 1:47 pm)
- Alexandria Announces Seasonal Cherry Blossom Experiences
Alexandria Living (Thursday @ 12:02 pm)
- Lena’s Pizza Meatball Madness Race on March 11 Supports Alexandria Boys & Girls Club
Zebra (Thursday @ 11:08 am)
- Signature Theatre to Honor Chita Rivera With Sondheim Award
Zebra (Thursday @ 9:54 am)
- Motorcycle Crash Prompts Road Closure Near King Street Metro
Patch (Thursday @ 9:48 am)
- Eddie’s Little Shop and Deli Opens
Alexandria Living (Thursday @ 7:21 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
https://twitter.com/AlexandriaNow/status/1628473054366932993
https://twitter.com/AlexandriaNow/status/1628511412900315138
Make plans to join us for the #FunDogShow2023! Saturday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to noon. Link to participate: https://t.co/2K9dP2xXXq @McEnearney
#alexanimals #alexandriava pic.twitter.com/R3OOlBOgyh— AWLA Alexandria (@AlexAnimals) February 23, 2023
How well do YOU know George? Celebrate George Washington's birthday by testing your knowledge about the country's first president. Bring a mobile device to join in the fun. There will be snacks and prizes! Thursday at noon at the Barrett Branch Library. https://t.co/GC57cDeXPs pic.twitter.com/RfkyKv2wsI
— Alexandria Library (@alexlibraryva) February 22, 2023
How does it feel to be #creatingthefuture ? Here's what a few of our engineers had to say. #eweek2023 pic.twitter.com/qFkx1wPwgY
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) February 23, 2023
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today and this weekend in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 5:00 pm Saturday: 2023 Alexandria Sister Cities Scottish Social and Whisky Tasting
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For many remote workers, a messy home is distracting.
You’re getting pulled into meetings, and your unread emails keep ticking up. But you can’t focus because pet hair tumbleweeds keep floating across the floor, your desk has a fine layer of dust and you keep your video off in meetings so no one sees the chaos behind you.
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
