Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌥 Today’s weather: Overcast. Warm. High of 83 and low of 0.
⛅ Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. Warm. High of 84 and low of 60. Sunrise at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:34 pm.
🚨 You need to know
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting a “Night of Science” event, bringing local children together with exhibitors from federal agencies like NASA and the Department of Energy.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, and is aimed at high school-age students but is accessible to all ages.
Past activities ranged from creating slime to making ice cream, WTOP reported.
According to the USPTO:
The event is expected to draw over 500 visitors from the area. There will be hands-on STEM-related activities designed to help develop problem solving, inventive thinking, and introduce visitors to intellectual property concepts like patents and trademarks. The USPTO and other STEM-focused federal agencies will have exhibits, information, and presentations that showcase STEM concepts and careers to students.
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Apr 3, 2023.
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🗞 Other local coverage
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- PHOTOS: 180 Alexandria Schoolkids Play to Sell-Out Crowd in Annual ‘Night of Stars’ Talent Show
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- Foody Newz To Look Forward to In Alexandria This April 2023
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- The River Farm Spring Market Is April 14-15
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- Join Us To Clean Up the Potomac River! Again!
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- Del Ray Farmers’ Market Announces Monthly Kids’ Club
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- The 2023 ALX Dog Walk Is Coming on April 29!
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📅 Upcoming events
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Time flies when you’re having fun! The T.C. Williams High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion July 21-23, 2023 in Alexandria. All graduates and their adult nears and dears are welcome. Events include a Friday evening icebreaker, Saturday dinner dance, and a Sunday brunch. For more information: tcwilliams73.com, 770.789.3534.
Spring Fling at Rising Sol Yoga School
Join us for a day of FREE hot yoga. Experience our class styles and meet our teachers. Buy a bite at the Bake Sale to benefit The Carpenter’s Shelter, peruse some special vendors, take advantage of in-person only discounts on
