Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunshine and a high near 46, with calm winds picking up from the south at 5 to 9 mph during the morning. For Tuesday night, the sky will be mostly clear and the temperature will drop to around 32. South winds of 5 to 7 mph will shift to the west after midnight.
🚨 You need to know
The Washington Post reported that lawmakers discussing a new Potomac Yard home for the Washington Capitals and Wizards voted in favor of the deal yesterday.
The Major Economic Investment (MEI) Project Approval Commission met on Monday and voted to support the new complex in Potomac Yard, which would include a music venue/convention center, a hotel, the sports center, and $200 million in transportation funding, NBC reported.
Any plans for a new Potomac Yard stadium would still need approval from the General Assembly as well as Alexandria’s City Council.
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Dec 11, 2023.
- BREAKING: Washington Capitals and Wizards could move to Potomac Yard (19177 views)
- Alexandria City Public Schools unveils two logo redesigns and gets skewered on social media (5005 views)
- Police investigate two gunfire incidents near Holmes Run (2102 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Alexandria School Board January 2024 Special Election: How To Vote
Patch (Monday @ 5:04 pm)
- Looking for Unique Holiday Gifts for Everyone On Your List? Visit the Shops at Mount Vernon
Zebra (Monday @ 3:53 pm)
- Could the Caps and Wizards Move to Alexandria?
Alexandria Living (Monday @ 3:25 pm)
- Save a Life During the Holidays: Donate Blood Dec. 18 at Fire Works Pizza in Arlington
Zebra (Monday @ 2:21 pm)
- Adopt a Pet in Alexandria: Meet Honey
Zebra (Monday @ 12:47 pm)
- AARP Virginia Says Do Your Research Before Donating This Holiday Season
Zebra (Monday @ 12:12 pm)
- Vice Mayor Amy Jackson Runs For Alexandria Mayor
Patch (Monday @ 12:10 pm)
- PetMedic Urgent Veterinary Care to Open in Old Town
Alexandria Living (Monday @ 9:31 am)
- Stolen Car Recovered, Suspect Arrested In Alexandria: Police
Patch (Monday @ 9:31 am)
- Jackson Announces Run for Mayor
Alexandria Living (Monday @ 9:13 am)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 5:00 pm: Eisenhower Partnership 2023 Annual Meeting
- 6:30 pm: Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
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Potomac Harmony is Back! Following a gap year of competing, then virtual rehearsals during the pandemic, followed by the well-earned retirement of our long-term director, a year of a director search, Potomac Harmony hit the regional contest stage in Concord, North Carolina in March for the first time since 2018! It was exhilarating, reaffirming, and rewarding!
The chorus hit all of its goals, the biggest of which was to have fun and sing our best on contest stage — we did both! Because we earned a score over 400 points, our new Director, Allison Lynskey, was awarded the Novice Director award, photo above. Additionally, one of our charter members, Jackie Bottash, was nominated for and honored with the Leadership Excellence award. It was a celebratory weekend!
What’s next? So much! We now look forward to upcoming performances, growing our membership, and expanding our musical product with new arrangements and an education component each week. It’s an exciting time to be part of this ever-growing ensemble!
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