Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high of about 79, accompanied by a southwest wind blowing between 5 and 8 mph. On Wednesday night, the sky will be partly cloudy with a low temperature near 61, while the southwest wind remains at approximately 7 mph.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria’s Traffic and Parking Board has recommended that Alexandria move forward with the temporary closure of the 200 block of King Street, Patch reported.
The proposal would kick off the first phase of the closure from Nov. 22 and run through Jan. 6, Patch reported. The next phase would run from spring through early January 2026, with space between the closures to make adjustments.
“A potential 200-block closure would require the same careful analysis of deliveries, disabled access, and public safety response that occurred as part of the 100-block closure,” a memo from Mayor Justin Wilson and City Council member John Chapman said. “Yet, the City’s experience in the 100-block has shown that these potential challenges can be addressed reasonably.”
Patch reported the closure would remove 17 parking spaces. The plan will head to City Council for final approval in November.
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Oct 29, 2024.
- Medics responded to Alexandria City High School Tuesday morning after fight left teen with jaw injury (1653 views)
- Grease fire closes McDonald’s on W. Glebe Road in Arlandria (943 views)
- Alexandria leaders talk solutions to ACHS intercampus transportation controversy (776 views)
- Ribbon cutting in Alexandria Thursday for Inova Health Center – Oakville (632 views)
- Alexandria says parties at Airbnbs are back on the menu in new regulations (520 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- King Street 200 Block Closure Heading To Alexandria City Council
Patch (Tuesday @ 4:45 pm)
- Alexandria TGI Friday’s Closes
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 3:38 pm)
- The Hotlist: Where to Volunteer in Alexandria
Zebra (Tuesday @ 3:12 pm)
- What’s Open, Closed For Election Day, Veterans Day 2024 In Alexandria
Patch (Tuesday @ 1:22 pm)
- New Holiday Experiences at Mount Vernon: Winter Glow, Holiday Tea, and Christmas Illuminations
Zebra (Tuesday @ 1:10 pm)
- Dog Encounters Rabid Raccoon in Alexandria
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:26 am)
- 2024 Alexandria Film Festival Kicks Off This Weekend
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:10 am)
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