Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Light rain in the morning and afternoon. High of 47 and low of 35.
🌬 Tomorrow: Windy in the evening and overnight. High of 43 and low of 33. Sunrise at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:14 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Del Ray Cigars & More has had two break-ins over the course of ten days, NBC4 reported.
Security camera footage from Sunday, March 5, showed a man smashing the large glass window, going behind the counter, and stealing disposable vape pens and other items. He dropped the items off at a waiting car, then returned to steal more.
Ten days earlier, NBC4 reported that the store had another break-in where thieves smashed through the front door.
The store opened last year and staff told NBC4 the thieves have been expensive and disheartening, and that the store may have to add metal bars to the windows to prevent future burglaries.

📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 10, 2023.
- Stomping Ground will be turning into a taqueria (2368 views)
- UPDATED: Wayward crow behind Potomac and Del Ray power outage this morning (1458 views)
- No arrest after car windows smashed by BB gun in Del Ray (910 views)
- Notes: New juice bar in Old Town opening on Monday (267 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Springtime Festivals, Mount Vernon Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour, Cherry Blossoms and More in Alexandria
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- Alexandria’s Rosie the Riveter Lives On!
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- Lyles-Crouch Student Talent Show Raises $8K for Animal Welfare in ALX
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- And the Meatball Madness Winner in Alexandria is…
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- Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Jasper Is An Affectionate Companion
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- Kenmore Family Dental Care in Alexandria Puts Patient Fears Aside, Both Physical and Financial
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- Safe Routes To Schools Audits For More Alexandria Schools Underway
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- Nominate an Alexandria Schools Teacher for Northern Virginia Magazine Award
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- St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 2 Restaurant Weeks: NoVA, DC Weekend Events
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- Alexandria Man’s Loaded Handgun Confiscated At Reagan National Airport
Patch (Friday @ 9:53 am)
- Zoning for Housing Initiative Kicks Off (Again)
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- Accessory Dwelling Units Under Construction
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 7:37 am)Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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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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The HIPAA Seal of Compliance is issued to organizations that have implemented an effective HIPAA compliance program through the use of The Guard, Compliancy Group’s proprietary compliance tracking solution.
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.