Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. At night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
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After a trip up to Maryland, the Tall Ship Providence returned home to Alexandria this weekend.
The ship returned with some fanfare, Zebra reported, with the Woodrow Wilson Bridge opening and hundreds of locals cheering it on from the shore.
The ship left back in April and had a touch-up while it was away. Now the ship will remain dockside as part of the new Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center.
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📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jun 5, 2023.
- New Mark Center development is first in the area to use new density-for-housing trade (1500 views)
- New axe throwing bar chopping into Landmark neighborhood ‘soon’ | ALXnow (1293 views)
- Alexandria City Public Schools responds to criticism over specialist teacher decision (1068 views)
- French restaurant Josephine to open this week in Old Town (661 views)
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If you have been thinking about buying your first home or haven’t owned one in the last three years, THIS IS FOR YOU!
In the DMV area, it can be difficult to save the downpayment necessary for you to get into your own home. We have a solution. The Funder’s Summit!
We have assembled a summit with different municipalities to tell you how to access their funds for your home purchase.

Our local therapy practice is delighted to welcome Stacey Cali, Resident in Counseling, who has openings now for new clients. Stacey specializes in therapy for women, couples, teens and families. A graduate of George Mason University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Masters Program, Stacey is also passionate about working with people with addiction.
Stacey’s approach: “Therapy’s a powerful combination of reflection, support and action. You’ll find sessions are filled with empowerment, compassion, goal setting and a metaphorical shovel to dig deep to find the root of your difficulties and how to move past them.”
Adds Stacey, “As a therapist who works with women, teens, couples and families, I use a personalized style of counseling, tailored to you as an individual. You’re the expert in your life, I’m just here to guide you towards transformation and healing.”
2023 Alexandria Fall Festival
Food trucks, bounce houses, pony rides, magic shows and more at the 2023 Alexandria Fall Festival, an Alexandria Living event presented by The Patterson Group. Join us at River Farm on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.