Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌦️ Today’s weather: Expect a chance of showers throughout the day, with thunderstorms possible between noon and 3pm. Patchy fog may occur before 10am, but mostly cloudy skies will persist with a high near 84°F and a northeast wind around 6 mph. Rain and thunderstorms are more likely Tuesday night, with a 70% chance of precipitation, a low near 70°F, and light winds. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible.
🚨 You need to know
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has always had a testy relationship with the largely Democratic Alexandria, and recent comments about new abortion limits in Virginia are unlikely to make him more popular in the city.
NBC reported that Youngkin believes he can build a consensus around a ban on abortion after 15 weeks — with exceptions for rape, incest and saving the mother’s life — if Republicans succeed in November’s legislative elections.
Alexandria has been ground zero for the fight over abortion in Virginia. Earlier this year, the City Council approved a zoning change that cut back on restrictions for abortion centers, bringing them in line with other medical facilities.
Despite protest during the public comment and interrupting the City Council discussion, Alexandria’s leadership was unanimous in their support for the change.
“This is about a woman’s right to choose; an individual’s right to choose,” said Vice Mayor Amy Jackson, “and that abortion is women’s healthcare.”
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Aug 28, 2023.
- Group opposing Alexandria zoning reform hosting rally tonight in Old Town
- Notes: Alexandria police captain files lawsuit over racial bias in promotions
- Once a one-stop shop for model trains, Whistle Stop Toy & Hobby in Fairlington now caters to all hobbyists
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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Recent Stories
There are some exciting changes underway this week, from new businesses to new infrastructure improvements. While Astro Beer Hall (4001 Campbell Avenue) is outside of Alexandria in the Shirlington neighborhood,…
At a town hall meeting last Sunday, most City Council members said — in no uncertain terms — that they are opposed to a ward system in Alexandra. Currently, all…
Alexandria is bracing for a federal government shutdown at midnight on Sunday (Oct. 1). The city is preparing a package of services for impacted city residents, should Congress not come…
Shuttles are running between the Potomac Yard Metro station and National Airport Metro station after a derailment this morning. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said there were no injuries…
If you had a chance to enhance a child’s future with a time commitment of less than 2 hours a week, how would you respond? You have that opportunity right now to join over 200 Alexandrians as a reading tutor volunteer with the Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (ATC).
ATC tutors work with one child in kindergarten, first, or second grade in Alexandria public schools who need extra help with reading. Tutors meet with their Book Buddy 1-2 times each week for 30 minutes October-May at school, during school hours. Many struggling readers only receive one-on-one instruction through this program, and it makes all the difference. Last year, ATC served 195 children, of whom 82% ended the year reading on grade level and 96% made substantial reading gains. But the need is great, and we are still seeing learning lags from the pandemic.
This year, ATC plans to significantly increase the size of the program to reach over 250 students and to serve every elementary school in Alexandria. This is very exciting news, but we will only succeed if we can recruit more tutors. ATC trains you, matches you with a child, and provides ongoing lesson materials and support.
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.
Family Fun Fall Fest
Mark your calendars and join us for the Family Fun Fall Fest on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 11am – 2pm!
This FREE in-person event will be held at the Shoppes at Foxchase, located at 4641 Duke St, Alexandria, VA
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.
