Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies with a high of around 45 degrees and a light northwest wind initially, which will later become variable. Thursday night will remain clear with a low temperature near 29 degrees, accompanied by a mild southwest wind of 3 to 5 mph.
🚨 You need to know
A proposal to rename the first batch of Confederate-honoring streets will head to the City Council next month.
While Mayor Justin Wilson previously said there will be around three streets renamed each year, there are four street names swept up in the first round of renaming recommendations.
The City Council will review the new names at their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9, with the final vote on the names at a public hearing on Saturday, Jan. 20.
The new names focus on having streets that honor women and minorities, traditionally underrepresented across Alexandria street names, as well as finding opportunities to use the same street sign to avoid unnecessary cost and hassle for residents.
Some of those names are the result of extensive research and community input into notable Alexandrians, others are the frankly lazy “Early (time concept)” to replace a street honoring Jubal Early.
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📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Dec 13, 2023.
- BREAKING: Washington Capitals and Wizards are officially moving to Potomac Yard (62755 views)
- Poll: What do you think of the proposed Capitals and Wizards arena in Potomac Yard? (4087 views)
- Alexandria man charged with first-degree murder in fatal Del Ray church stabbing (1112 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Wilson Answers Residents’ Questions about Arena Plan
Alexandria Living (Wednesday @ 8:37 pm)
- Wizards, Capitals to move to Potomac Yard
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 8:24 pm)
- City Council to consider North Fairfax Street multi-family building
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 8:16 pm)
- OK Cleaners to leave Commonwealth Avenue
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 8:15 pm)
- City resident charged in November 12 murder
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 8:15 pm)
- Del Ray Homicide Of Centreville Man Leads To Charge: Police
Patch (Wednesday @ 5:13 pm)
- WMATA Spreading Cheer With Holiday-Themed Bus
Zebra (Wednesday @ 3:47 pm)
- 2023 Holiday Lights Guide: Displays To Visit Around Greater Alexandria
Patch (Wednesday @ 2:16 pm)
- Confederate Street Renaming Proposal Up For Review In January
Patch (Wednesday @ 12:02 pm)
- Washington Capitals, Wizards Move From DC To NoVA Outlined
Patch (Wednesday @ 10:06 am)
- Alexandria to Welcome World Class Entertainment District to Potomac Yard
Zebra (Wednesday @ 9:29 am)
- Officials May Plans to Build Pro Sports Arena at Potomac Yard
Alexandria Living (Wednesday @ 7:37 am)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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Alexandria NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, DPC to hold City Council…
The Alexandria Branch of the NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, and The Departmental Progressive Club to hold the City Council Candidate Forum for ALL Candidates in the City of Alexandria Virginia. The event is Free of Charge and Open to The
