Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Rain will begin mainly after 9am, with a high near 56 and 100% chance of precipitation. Winds from the east will increase from 11-16 mph to 23-28 mph in the afternoon, possibly gusting up to 39 mph. Expect 1-2 inches of new precipitation. At night, rain will continue mainly before 1am, with a low around 44 and winds shifting from southeast to southwest at speeds of 15-20 mph after midnight. Winds may gust as high as 46 mph, and there is still a 100% chance of precipitation, with an additional half to three-quarters of an inch possible.
🚨 You need to know
Those looking to do a little post-holiday shopping for themselves might find some things they never knew they needed at a Del Ray flea market this weekend.
The Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
“Meet new sellers and see your favorites, too, while shopping vintage, clothing, homewares, vinyl, antique, thrift, upcycled, artisan, and so much more,” the event listing said.
The Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market said on social media that among the new vendors this upcoming weekend is Lumos Collective, featuring handmade soy wax scented candles made in a Del Ray basement.
The Lumos Collective booth will also offer $10 Tarot Card readings, for those looking for an early glimpse at how their 2024 will shape up.
Image via Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market/Facebook
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jan 8, 2024.
- Bill creating retail market for cannabis to be reintroduced by Alexandria State Senator Adam Ebbin (2710 views)
- New report shows geographic and racial divide in Alexandria’s out-of-school programs (1875 views)
- Notes: Forecast calls for storms and possible flooding in Alexandria on Tuesday (1070 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Alexandria’s Clerk of Court Discusses Improved Process to Clear Local Criminal Records
Zebra (Monday @ 7:32 pm)
- City Hires Lobbyist to Push Arena Forward
Alexandria Living (Monday @ 7:32 pm)
- Mount Vernon Avenue Intersection Designs With Roundabout Deferred
Patch (Monday @ 5:03 pm)
- Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Elects New Leadership; 3 Women Fill Positions
Zebra (Monday @ 3:24 pm)
- ADOPT A PET IN ALEXANDRIA: Meet Arthur, the Pint-Sized Quirky Pup Companion
Zebra (Monday @ 2:20 pm)
- Alexandria Schools Budget Proposed To Increase
Patch (Monday @ 11:13 am)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 6:30 pm: Jan 9: Fool Proof Arrangement