Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms, with potential heavy rain, before 5pm and a high of 84°F with southeast winds at 3-8 mph. A 70% chance of 1-2 inches of new rainfall. For tonight, thunderstorms are likely before 11pm, with a possible storm between 11pm and 2am, followed by a slight chance of storms after 2am. With a low temperature around 73°F, southeast winds at 3-6 mph, and 60% chance of precipitation, expect 0.75-1 inch of potential new rainfall.
🚨 You need to know
Days after Alexandria’s elected leaders were divided over whether or not President Joe Biden should drop out of the race, many have coalesced around support for Kamala Harris after Biden’s decision this weekend.
Senator Mark Warner, who was one of the Democrats who was reportedly pushing for Biden to drop out,
This nation owes Joe Biden a debt of gratitude for putting everything on hold to run in 2020 and taking the reins as President during a particularly turbulent time. He charted a bright path forward for our nation after four tumultuous years under the former administration.…
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) July 21, 2024
Warner was joined by Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Don Beyer in endorsing Harris swiftly after the announcement.
While local elected officials had been a little more reticent to weigh in on whether or not Biden should drop out, Mayor Justin Wilson and City Council member Kirk McPike both tweeted their support for Harris.
Five years ago, I was honored to endorse @KamalaHarris to be our President and support her Virginia campaign.
Last year, I ruined a photo with our Vice President by looking goofy.
I hope to get a better photo with her in the White House as our President next year.
Let’s go! pic.twitter.com/fcNA4GzVA1
— Justin Wilson (@justindotnet) July 21, 2024
📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jul 19, 2024.
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📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 👉 6:00 pm: Fitness at the Fountain
