Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly cloudy day with a high temperature around 46°F accompanied by a southwest wind blowing at 5 to 9 mph. The night will be partly cloudy with the temperature dropping to around 32°F and light, variable winds.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria resident Glenn D’Amore is now president of Silver Brands, the parent company of Silver Diner, Zebra reported.
D’Amore, who previously served as Chief Operation Officer, has been with the company since he started as a manager in 1997. Zebra wrote that D’Amore oversaw a push within Silver Brands to switch to “fresh and local” sourcing.
A small bio at the Washington Business Journal says D’Amore will continue to oversee the portfolio’s expansion with two new Silver Diners opening this year and next. Alexandria’s Silver Diner opened in the West End at 4630 King Street back in 2020.
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Dec 6, 2023.
- Alexandria’s Natural Resources Manager ‘retires early in frustration’ after battles within city government (8375 views)
- Alexandria investing in thousands of mussels to help clean the Potomac River (2350 views)
- New Alexandria holiday ornament celebrates Potomac Yard’s rail history (1657 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- A Taste of Scotland: Alexandria Whiskey Tasting Brings Out Philanthropists and Spirit-Lovers
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