Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high around 53 and a calm wind shifting to the south at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy and have a low of approximately 38, accompanied by a southeast wind at around 6 mph.
🚨 You need to know
There are less than 24 hours left to cast your votes in the Del Ray Business Association’s (DRBA) The Heart of Del Ray awards.
Voting closes for the awards at noon today (Thursday).
The award is dedicated to the business or place with the best warm and welcoming attitude and a strong commitment and generosity to the community.
“In other words, what business warms your heart when you [hear] its name,” the DRBA website said.
Nominated Del Ray staples include:
- The Dairy Godmother/Just Fine Donuts
- The Dog Store/Your Dog’s Best Friends
- The Duncan Library
- Spice Kraft Indian Bistro
- St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
“The Heart of Del Ray Award is presented annually by the Del Ray Business Association during the Valentine’s Day holiday to the business that best represents the heart and soul of Del Ray,” the DRBA said.
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Feb 7, 2024.
- Notes: New report says Potomac Yard arena could create crowding for over an hour at nearby Metro station (2700 views)
- Old Town Deli converting to Capo Italian Deli (2667 views)
- Benny Diforza’s Pizza with 28-inch pies opening this week in Del Ray (2397 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Outgoing APD chief Don Hayes reflects on 42 years
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 5:12 pm)
- 2 New Townhouse Communities Prepare To Open In Alexandria
Patch (Wednesday @ 5:09 pm)
- A walk through Black history: Updated African American Heritage Trail to come
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:52 pm)
- Don Dinan, co-founder of Alexandria Aces, dies at 74
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:34 pm)
- Crime Roundup: Week of Feb. 5, 2024
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:21 pm)
- Preventing a Fall: Organizations Supporting Alexandria’s Seniors Host Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Zebra (Wednesday @ 4:00 pm)
- Next to Normal at Round House Theatre Is Unforgettable!
Zebra (Wednesday @ 3:56 pm)
- Story Extreme: Live Performance Storytelling Coming to Murphy’s and Galactic Panther in Alexandria
Zebra (Wednesday @ 1:44 pm)
- February Temperature Outlook In VA Looks Nothing Like 1985 Record
Patch (Wednesday @ 11:27 am)
- Alexandria Crossing Guard Wins Most Outstanding In VA Award
Patch (Wednesday @ 11:22 am)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Recent Stories
(Updated at 4 p.m.) Alexandria succeeded in its bid today to dismiss a case filed by residents furious with a citywide zoning overhaul that allows developers to build homes with…
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This weekend Evelyn Chumbow, the director of the Human Trafficking Legal Center and a survivor of child labor trafficking, will lead a discussion at the Alexandria library on the ongoing…
Thinking of selling yourself? Ask McEnearney discusses the benefits of using a Realtor when selling a home.
FREE Leadership Sessions will be conducted at the George Mason University –Arlington Campus for High School Latinas. The program runs from Monday 7/15 through Friday 7/19 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM EST each day (1-week).
Las sesiones de liderazgo GRATUITAS se llevarán a cabo en el campus de George Mason University – Arlington para latinas de secundaria. El programa se desarrollará desde el lunes 15 de julio hasta el viernes 19 de julio, de 10:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. EST cada día (1 semana).
Our goal is to equip students with the fundamentals of self-promotion and guide them in shaping their personal brand for future success. What sets this program apart is its integration of self-awareness activities and mentorship by seasoned professionals.
Finding a gift for moms can be difficult. Google “Mother’s Day gifts,” and you’ll scroll through endless lists of beauty products, candles and fuzzy robes. Sure, those are sweet, but sometimes it’s fun to surprise loved ones with something a little more, well, practical!
Here’s one idea: Give her a gift certificate for a home cleaning from Well-Paid Maids. It’s the perfect “thank you,” “I love you” or “you’ve got this” for any mom. She can schedule the home cleaning at her convenience and breathe easy knowing she has one less thing to do.
Our cleaners will take care of everything, including vacuuming and mopping as well as cleaning and dusting countertops, tables, mirrors, appliances and more. Sinks, toilets, showers and appliance exteriors also get a good scrub.
Plus, when you buy a gift certificate from Well-Paid Maids, you’re supporting a living-wage cleaning company. That means cleaners get paid a starting wage of $24 an hour and get access to benefits, like 24 days of PTO and health insurance.
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
