Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 58 degrees. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Showers tonight, mainly after 8 p.m. The low is around 48 degrees. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%—new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. There will be showers on Friday. The high is near 57 degrees. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.
🚨 You need to know
Local entrepreneurs can network and explore partnerships at the upcoming West End Business Association (WEBA) April Coffee & Collaboration meetup.
The event will be held on Friday (April 11) from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Beeliner Diner (3648 King St.).
Catherine Radachi Chumley will lead the small business gathering, which brings professionals together in a relaxed setting to share ideas and make new connections.
Participants can enjoy a breakfast entrée with unlimited coffee and juice. WEBA members pay $21, while guests pay $35.
Established in 2005, WEBA works to unite, strengthen, and support the West End business community. Members get networking opportunities and stay up-to-date on policies affecting local businesses.
The association encourages signing up early, as space is limited. Register here.
Here’s what else you need to know
ACT for Alexandria hosted another record-breaking Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s Giving Day, on Wednesday (April 9). Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year’s Spring2ACTion engaged 7,254 donors to raise $2,935,983 for the 193 participating local nonprofit organizations (as of 5:00 a.m.). [Read More]
ALXnow has your most comprehensive and complete roundup of all the events, live music, entertainment, and fun happening out there this weekend. [Read More]
Alexandria’s Office of Climate Action is only two-and-a-half years old, and now the City Council is considering eliminating half of its budget to partially fund a one-time, $1 million reallocation to Alexandria City Public Schools. [Read More]
Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire presented a comprehensive public safety update to the Alexandria City Council on Tuesday night (April 8), highlighting a 25% reduction in overall crime during the first quarter of 2025. [Read More]
Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire is focusing on six “micro areas” throughout the city as part of a targeted approach to reducing crime. McGuire, who just finished his first 100 days in office, spoke about his plans with ALXnow in an exclusive interview after his presentation to the City Council on Tuesday (April 8). [Read More]
Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for Governor, will be in Alexandria today for a campaign rally with Moms Demand Action. ALXnow will be in attendance and will have complete coverage later today.
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Apr 9, 2025.
- Cyclist critically injured on Eisenhower Avenue, prompting road closure (1612 views)
- Alexandria’s Office of Climate Action gets gutted in budget proposal (605 views)
- Va. research colleges poised to face ‘devastating’ consequences from federal cuts, experts say (413 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria from our newsletter and our event calendar.
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Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Here Nor There Story Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: American Style Mahjong – Learn and Play at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: Tai Chi at Beatley Library – Balance Your Mind and Body at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m.: Beyond the Brush – exploring visual art forms that do not rely on paint or brush at Nepenthe Gallery
- 6 p.m.: Duncan Literary Society – Not Your Average Book Club at The Company of Books
- 6:30 p.m.: Author Talk: “Morningside” by Aran Shetterly – NEW DATE! at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 7 p.m.: Advancing Stormwater Management – What to Do to Protect Water Quality and Mitigate Flooding (virtual)
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends at 9 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Justin Suedeat 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: David Manley and Mauro Miranda at 6 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Ounces, High Horse Cavalry, and more at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Cowboy Junkies at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Much Ado About Nothing at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 8:45 a.m.: Fire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
- 11 a.m.: Thriving Beyond the Federal Workforce Virtual
- 12 p.m.: Marketing Tools of the Trade
- 1 p.m.: Thriving Beyond the Federal Workforce
- 3 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging Health Committee
- 4 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging
- 5 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Independent Community Policing Review Board
- 5:30 p.m.: Countdown to the Summit: Community Conversation
- 6 p.m.: Alexandria Youth Speak Up
- 6:15 p.m.: ACPS School Board Work Session
- 7 p.m.: Beautification Commission Meeting
- 7:30 p.m.: Carlyle Design Review Board Meeting
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