Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50 degrees. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Tonight will be clear, with a low of around 34 degrees. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny, with a high near 58 degrees.
- Hazardous Weather Outlook
- Wind Advisory in effect from March 6, 08:00 AM EST until March 7, 12:00 AM EST
🚨 You need to know
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) is offering a chance to win $25,000 or a new car while helping local students achieve their college dreams.
They’re selling 750 raffle tickets at $100 each, with all the money going straight to need-based scholarships for Alexandria City High School graduates.
The big prize? Your choice of $25,000 cash or a 2025 Toyota Corolla SE. The winner will be picked on April 26, 2025, during the SFA Spring Gala.
Want to join in? You need to be over 18 to buy a ticket. For more info, send an email to [email protected] with “CAR RAFFLE TICKET” as the subject line.
You can pay for tickets by check, Venmo, or credit card. Don’t worry if you can’t make it to the drawing—winners don’t need to be there to claim their prize.
Photo above via Scholarship Fund of Alexandria on Facebook.
Here’s what else you need to know;
Another windy day is on tap today. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Alexandria and nearby areas, set to run from 8 a.m. to midnight. Expect northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph. Read more on ALXnow.
James Ross, who has led the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra since the 2018-19 season, will step down as music director after the 2025-26 season. Read more on ALXnow.
The PNC Alexandria Half Marathon will debut in Old Town on Sunday, April 27. It will feature a half marathon, 5K, and kids’ dash. This event is an evolution of the long-running PNC Parkway Classic. Read more on ALXnow.
Two Alexandria City Council members are taking to the airwaves with a new podcast to keep residents informed about local government activities. Read more on ALXnow.
Southern Magazine has updated its list of the 15 Best Things To Do in Alexandria.
Last week, new real estate listings surged by 45.7% (week over week) in Alexandria, WTOP reports.
Alexandria School Board has a Regular School Board Meeting on tap at 6 p.m. this evening. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda.
Now Hiring: The United States Post Office is hosting a job fair at the Kingstowne Branch Post Office to fill immediate openings on Saturday.
City Manager Jim Parajon and City’s Executive Team members are “popping up” at Market Square on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon to discuss the budget with anyone who wants to stop by. More Details
Today, we welcome back ALXnow reporter James Cullum from paternity leave! I look forward to working with James to cover everything happening in Alexandria. You can support our efforts in two ways;
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📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 5, 2025.
- Notes: Founding Farmers Alexandria offering a year of free coffee to first 100 guests on opening day (1767 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s happening today in Alexandria from our Morning Briefing Newsletter and event calendar.
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Tiny Art Show Take and Make at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10 a.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop – Beginner Conversation at Charles e. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:15 a.m.: Here Nor There Story Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Alphabits Story Time – Letters H-L at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 11:15 a.m.: Here Nor There Story Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Line dancing at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1:30 p.m.: Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Film – “Six Triple Eight” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Carefull Knitting – Knit and Crochet for Good at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: Preschool Storytime at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5 p.m.: 4th Annual Women In Business – Celebration of International Women’s Day at ALX West End Business Association
- 6 p.m.: Hand-Painted Portraiture by Renée C. Gage at Nepenthe Gallery
- 6 p.m.: Nerdy Knotters – Knitting and Crochet group at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Coding Game Night at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m.: The Inklings – Adult Library Writing & Critique Group at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Kokedama Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7:30 p.m.: The Airmen of Note’s 2025 Jazz Heritage Series featuring Catherine Russell at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends at 9 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Rap Is Poetry Open Mic Night at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: Gigi MacLaughlin and Isabella Perazzo at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 8:30 p.m.
- Pork Barrel BBQ: Live music at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Hank Azaria And The EZ Street Band at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 4:30 p.m.: Commission on Aging Economic Committee
- 6 p.m.: School Board Meeting
- 6 p.m.: National Weather Service (NWS) Basic Skywarn Class
- 7 p.m.: Housing Affordability Advisory Committee
- 7 p.m.: Lecture: Robert Colby
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
