Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌥 Today’s weather: Overcast. Warm. High of 81 and low of 58.
🌥 Tomorrow: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
🚨 You need to know
Lily’s Chocolate and Coffee could be opening soon, Alexandria Living Magazine reported.
Alexandria Living Magazine reported the new location at 631 King Street, formerly Francesca’s, has a sign in the window and is now hiring baristas.
The shop first opened on Vienna’s Maple Avenue in 2021 and specializes in a pastry called lokma.
“We differentiate ourselves by using the best kinds of chocolate from around the globe,” the owners said in the application. “At Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee, not only do we serve light and delicious desserts, but we also serve a wide range of hot and cold beverages to serve our customers with a unique, unforgettable experience.”
The shop will be open from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and open from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Photo via Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee/Facebook
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for May 10, 2023.
- Multiple arrests in Alexandria linked to Virginia DMV fake documents scam (2712 views)
- D.C. man charged in armed robbery spree, including one shooting in Alexandria (1644 views)
- Notes: Historical preservation group labels Del Ray neighborhood ‘endangered’ (898 views)
- Alexandria’s transient lodging industry slowly climbing out of the pits of 2020 (238 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- May 2023
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 6:32 pm)
- Laying the Foundation of Hope: Domion Energy Volunteers and the Roc Solid Foundation Come Togther To Help Alexandria Boy Fighting Cancer
Zebra (Wednesday @ 3:05 pm)
- As COVID Emergency Ends, Alexandria Leaders Reflect
Patch (Wednesday @ 1:34 pm)
- Alexandria Registration and Information About Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 19
Zebra (Wednesday @ 1:33 pm)
- Monthly “Art Night in Old Town” Kicks Off with Geoffrey Johnson Show at Principle Gallery, Thursday, May 18
Zebra (Wednesday @ 12:34 pm)
- DONATIONS SOUGHT: Ties and Dresses Needed for First-Ever Teen Sneaker Ball in Alexandria, June 2
Zebra (Wednesday @ 11:13 am)
- Volinteer for the Gourmet Angel Food Bank, Helping To Feed Alexandria Families
Zebra (Wednesday @ 10:27 am)
- Alexandria Robbery With Employee Shot In Leg Leads To Charges
Patch (Wednesday @ 9:45 am)
- Female Empowerment Summit Saturday in Alexandria
Alexandria Living (Wednesday @ 8:34 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
A water main break has occurred at the intersection of Duke Street and N. Jordan Street. Premises in the area may experience low to no water pressure for roughly 6-8 hours while repairs are being made. Updates from @vaamwater will be provided as they become available. pic.twitter.com/5VthLKHJXx
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) May 10, 2023
📅 Upcoming events
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