Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
🌥 Today’s weather: Overcast. Cool. High of 61 and low of 45.
🌥 Tomorrow: Overcast. Cool. High of 61 and low of 44. Sunrise at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:02 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Like Starsky and Hutch or Turner and Hooch, ABC7 reported that Alexandria and Prince George’s County police are working together on violent crime issues.
ABC7 reported that Prince George’s County Councilmember Edward Burroughs said that “crime has no borders” and localities need to work together as a region if they want to combat the problem.
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson said the city has been working closely with officials at National Harbor on violent crimes, ABC7 said.
Over the past year, crime has increased at National Harbor by 108%, according to ABC7.
Recently there have been multiple incidents at the MGM Casino at National Harbor. There was an attempted armed carjacking and stabbing outside the casino. In another incident, masked men fled the casino after seizing gaming chips.
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for May 2, 2023.
- New tool maps out income and racial inequality across Alexandria (894 views)
- Upcoming free tour explores the hidden history of Alexandria’s Parker-Gray neighborhood (406 views)
- JUST IN: ACPS to announce new superintendent on Thursday | ALXnow (388 views)
- Notes: Best brunch options in Old Town for Mother’s Day | ALXnow (142 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Register by June 17 for Afterschool Programs in Alexandria
Zebra (Tuesday @ 4:33 pm)
- Feedback On Open Space Sought For Alexandria Power Plant Redevelopment
Patch (Tuesday @ 4:04 pm)
- Old Town Farmers Market: Thriving for 270 Years
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 2:35 pm)
- Maternal Mental Health: MedStar Georgetown Holding May 9 Fundraiser for Its Program Helping New Moms
Zebra (Tuesday @ 2:01 pm)
- Alexandria Star Student Thrives In Leadership Positions
Patch (Tuesday @ 1:06 pm)
- Eugene Simpson Stadium Park Renovation Proposal To Get Public Hearing
Patch (Tuesday @ 12:41 pm)
- Hit-And-Run Kills Alexandria Driver On I-295 In DC
Patch (Tuesday @ 9:29 am)
- Asian Dance Showcase May 2 at The Athenaeum Kicks Off Asian Heritage Month in Alexandria
Zebra (Tuesday @ 9:07 am)
- Zoning for Housing Community Engagement Meeting May 10
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:14 am)
- Alexandria West Planning Continues with Community Meeting
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:03 am)
- Hilco Seeks Community Feedback on New Parks
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 6:52 am)
📅 Upcoming events
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For many remote workers, a messy home is distracting.
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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
