Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Light rain. Mostly cloudy. Mild. High of 66 and low of 56.
🌤 Tomorrow: Decreasing cloudiness. Mild. High of 65 and low of 50. Sunrise at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:47 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Dozens of people lined up outside a new Wendy’s at Beacon Center (6634 Richmond Highway) in Groveton — just south of Alexandria — but the restaurant never opened its doors.
The event on Saturday was advertised as a grand opening, with the first 100 customers to be awarded free food for a year, but the restaurant didn’t open, ABC7 reported.
ABC7 reported that word on the grapevine was the Wendy’s did not pass inspection and a spokesperson for the company said the restaurant faced an “operational setback” but will provide an updated grand opening sometime in the future.
📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Apr 14, 2023.
- Police: Man shot in Landmark area Thursday night (2554 views)
- ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria (1222 views)
- Notes: Chirilagua’s Cocolita Food storefront closes, but catering remains (327 views)
- Just Listed in Alexandria (237 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Connect & Sip Café – A New Coffee Shop is Heading to 1320 Prince St. in Parker-Gray section of Alexandria
Zebra (Saturday @ 9:27 am)
- Second Annual Del Ray Garden Fest Coming April 23 to Mt. Vernon Ave. in Alexandria
Zebra (Friday @ 4:44 pm)
- Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Wrigley Has Puppy Love To Offer
Patch (Friday @ 4:05 pm)
- Free Fun for the Whole Family: YMCA Alexandria Celebrates Healthy Kids Day April 29
Zebra (Friday @ 4:04 pm)
- Rabbits Shot With Darts, Bank Standoff, Commanders Sale: Top VA News
Patch (Friday @ 3:23 pm)
- Mobile Learning Center Gives Alexandria Students Opportunity to Explore Career Paths
Zebra (Friday @ 2:31 pm)
- DONATE NOW: Kathy Wilson Foundation Provides Free Developmental Screenings for Preschoolers in Alexandria
Zebra (Friday @ 1:51 pm)
- 40 Alexandrians Participating In 2023 Boston Marathon
Patch (Friday @ 1:24 pm)
- New French Brasserie Josephine to Open in Old Town
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 12:32 pm)
- Foodie: Spring salad with lemon shallot vinaigrette: Move aside bagged lettuce and bottled salad dressing
Alexandria Times (Friday @ 10:55 am)
- Abortion Clinic Access Right Part Of Proposed Alexandria Zoning Change
Patch (Friday @ 10:41 am)
- Alexandria Gets New Option for Fresh Food and Gourmet Coffee on Eisenhower Ave.
Zebra (Friday @ 9:58 am)
- Ozzie Seeks Energetic Family
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 8:28 am)
- School Speed Zone Cameras Begin Issuing Fines in Fairfax County
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 7:58 am)
- 3 Development Project Proposals Canceled
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 7:30 am)
📅 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
