Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Isolated tstorms late. Overcast. Pleasantly warm. High of 83 and low of 60.
☔ Tomorrow: Isolated tstorms late. Overcast. Pleasantly warm. High of 84 and low of 56. Sunrise at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:35 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Franconia-Springfield is getting a new Inova hospital to fill in the gap after Inova Alexandria Hospital is torn down.
Alexandria Living Magazine reported that the state of Virginia approved a certificate of community need for a hospital next to the existing Franconia-Springfield HealthPlex at (6355 Walker Lane).
The Franconia-Springfield hospital will include 110 beds spread across two towers, an expanded emergency room, offices and more.
Construction on the project is slated to begin in 2024 and be completed by 2028.
The new hospital will serve as a replacement for Inova Alexandria Hospital, obviously alongside the new Inova Hospital at the former Landmark Mall site. The new hospital there will boast 565,000 square-foot hospital center, a 111,000-square-foot cancer center, and a 83,000-square-foot specialty care center.
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Apr 4, 2023.
- No arrest after shots fired outside West End 7-Eleven (985 views)
- JUST IN: Alexandria’s Yellow Line reopening early next month (870 views)
- Southern Living Magazine ranks Old Town Farmers Market one of the best in the South (327 views)
- Notes: Patent and Trademark Office hosting ‘Night of Science’ this month for local students (151 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Find a Satisfying Meal in Foxchase in the West End of Alexandria
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- Spring2ACTion & the Arts
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:29 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
Nice view for the King Street Trolley tonight @DASHBus @AlexandriaVA pic.twitter.com/MPsd7VRlvg
— Jodie Curtis (@JodieACurtis) April 3, 2023
Comment for Wider Long Bridge Bridge and Volunteer Events – https://t.co/CV0Hbx3ulu pic.twitter.com/rfHi45V5I3
— Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail (@MtVernonFriends) April 3, 2023
The traffic signal at Duke St and Holland Ln is up and running. Thank you for your patience as we worked to fix these issues after high winds over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/Fsex4nDpXR
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) April 4, 2023
We're going to be at the garage races on the 28th eating some @acmepie and riding Vern the Tern in the Anything Goes race. Come out for a fun of night of food, beer and bike racing. https://t.co/lnaxQalZGP
— Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail (@MtVernonFriends) April 4, 2023
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For Immediate Release
Progress for All Announces Inaugural Black Men Vote Virtual Town Hall
Date: April 19, 2024
Il Porto Ristorante is thrilled to announce that a new executive chef has joined our team! Hailing from Sicily, Italy, Chef Giuseppe’s culinary journey began at home, where he was immersed in the rich aromas and flavors of homemade Italian cuisine from a young age. His culinary skills flourished further in Piedmont, Italy, where he had the privilege of learning from esteemed chefs renowned worldwide. Under their mentorship, he refined his craft and developed a unique culinary style that marries classic Italian traditions with contemporary flair. Now, Chef Giuseppe proudly brings his exceptional talents to Il Porto, infusing each dish with his distinct blend of tradition and innovation. Chef Giuseppe is introducing brand new dinner specials and entrees, so make a reservation to enjoy his culinary excellence, today!
Pro Coro Alexandria – To the Sea
Join Pro Coro Alexandria, the chamber choir of the Alexandria Choral Society, this Saturday for our concert, “To the Sea.” Experience a variety of songs from beloved choral classics like “Shenandoah” and “What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor?”
Del Ray Kitchen Confidential Design Tour
Please join us for Del Ray Kitchen Confidential – a walking tour of recently renovated kitchens in Del Ray with the experts who make the magic happen! FA Design Build owner Rob Menefee and Design Consultant Melissa Fielding walk us
