Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
⛅ Today’s weather: Showers after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 79.
🌤 Tomorrow: Sunny, with a high near 72.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria Living Magazine reported that it’s all quiet on the real estate front.
Compared to last April, real estate sales have seen a 33.6% decrease across the region, according to data from the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors — though the April figures are still a slight increase (3.6%) over figures from March.
The market statistics show that the average home sale price has stayed consistent, with a median sale price of $690,000 (only a .7% increase over last year). The median sold price in Alexandria was $622,500, according to Alexandria Living Magazine.
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for May 15, 2023.
- Notes: Police investigating dead body found at Landmark storage facility (934 views)
- Alexandria City Council unanimously endorses energy plan for former power plant in Old Town North (471 views)
- City Council approves modifications to Old Town home with strange architectural history (463 views)
- Poll: Should Alexandria do more to preserve historic buildings? | ALXnow (174 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Luxury Brand Frances Valentine to Open in Alexandria
Alexandria Living (Monday @ 4:14 pm)
- Adopt Cupcake, She’s As Sweet As Her Name
Zebra (Monday @ 3:49 pm)
- Taste Of Del Ray, Fireworks: Alexandria Summer 2023 Events
Patch (Monday @ 3:38 pm)
- Enjoy the Mount Vernon Spring Wine Festival May 19 to 21, Offering Unlimited Samples From VA Wineries
Zebra (Monday @ 2:25 pm)
- Alexandria Women for Good Donates $9,700 to Carpenter’s Shelter
Zebra (Monday @ 12:10 pm)
- Here’s Why Flags Are at Half-Staff in Virginia Today
Zebra (Monday @ 11:17 am)
- Embezzlement From Old Town Alexandria Restaurant Leads To Indictment
Patch (Monday @ 10:25 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
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— ilona (@5qu1rtl3) May 15, 2023
📅 Upcoming events
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Recent Stories
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Ask McEnearney discusses home inspection issues and which issues would be a deal breaker.
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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
