Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Expect rain mainly before 11 a.m. and patchy fog between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., with cloudy conditions and a high near 51 degrees. A 6-8 mph northeast wind accompanies a 60% chance of precipitation, with new amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. On Monday night, there’s a slight chance of showers before 2 a.m., with clouds gradually clearing to partly cloudy and a low around 35 degrees. Light west wind will shift to northwest at 9-14 mph in the evening, gusting up to 21 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation.
It will be sunny on Tuesday, with a high near 49 degrees—northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) is gearing up for an exciting summer with brand-new camp programs in 2025.
“This year, the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities is introducing an array of brand-new summer camp programs designed to engage and inspire your children and teens. From Swim Team Camp Prep and Bounce-Boom Pickleball Camp to Art Box Lego Mania Camp, there’s something fresh and exciting for everyone in your family,” RPCA shared in an announcement.
Want to secure a spot? Registration is now open. You can sign up online or drop by the Lee Center Registration & Reservation Office at 1108 Jefferson St. For all the details on available camps and to get your kids signed up, head over to alexandriava.gov/rpca/camps.
📰 What else you need to know
The 3rd Annual Del Ray Dog Fest on Sunday was off the chain, in a good way. Hundreds of pooches and their people attended the event, which featured a fashion show, playgrounds for pups, live music, and 65 vendors. ALXnow’s James Cullum was on hand for the event and shares a recap and photo gallery. [ALXnow]
The 4th Annual ALX Dog Walk brought together more than 1,000 dogs and their owners for a two-mile trek through Old Town Alexandria Saturday morning, combining environmental advocacy with puppy playtime. I was on hand for the event and have a photo gallery and recap from the event. [Read More]
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is welcoming Adaarema S. Kelly as the new principal of Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School, starting July 1, 2025. [Read More]
ICYMI: You can read about and/or watch our conversation with Mayor Alyia Gaskins from last Friday. [Read More]
Tonight and Wednesday night, Alexandria residents can voice their opinions on the proposed I-495 express lanes extension. [Read More]
On Tuesday, Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration, serving up free scoops of ice cream to fans worldwide. Yes, that includes Ben & Jerry’s location in Old Town. [Read More]
Alexandria City Council members have submitted numerous budget proposals for consideration at the upcoming FY 2026 Budget Add/Delete Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday. [Read More]
Here’s a look at the Alexandria City Council‘s full docket for Tuesday. [Read More]
On Wednesday, Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s Day of Giving, returns for its 15th year. [Read More]
If you’re planning to buy or rent a place in Northern Virginia anytime soon, you’ll want to make Saturday’s 15th Annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo your first stop! [Read More]
📧 Your daily dose of Alexandria, delivered!
📈 Sunday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for April 6, 2025.
- Alexandria City Council members submit budget add/delete proposals for FY 2026
- Notes: Spring2ACTion returns for 15th year to boost Alexandria charities
- Alexandria’s 4th Annual ALX Dog Walk brings thousands together for sustainability and fun
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria.
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Tiny Art Show at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m.: Celebrate National Beer Day at Augie’s
- 4 p.m.: Crafty Kids – Art activities for ages 6+ at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop – Intermediate Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Traditional Irish Music Session at 7 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Jim West Piano at 6 p.m.
- Mason Social: Rook Richards at 5 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 5:30 p.m.: AlexRenew Regular Board of Directors Meeting
- 6:30 p.m.: Subcommittee on City Boards and Commissions
- 6:30 p.m.: ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee
- 7 p.m.: Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing
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