Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72 degrees. Calm wind becoming south around six mph in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms tonight before 2 a.m., then scattered showers. Low around 60 degrees. East wind around seven mph becoming west after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria is calling on residents to safely dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can drop off medications at six locations across the city. The Alexandria Police Department and Sheriff’s Office will be there to help.
A city press release explained, “Unused and expired medications that languish in home cabinets are susceptible to misuse, especially opioid prescriptions”.
You can drop off medications at these locations:
- Alexandria Police Department Headquarters (3600 Wheeler Ave.)
- Fire Station 210 (5255 Eisenhower Ave.)
- The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray (2204 Mt. Vernon Ave.)
- Walgreens Pharmacy (3614 King St.)
- Wegmans (150 Stovall St.)
- Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (2729 King St.)
Needles are not accepted during the take-back event. Visit the website for needle disposal and permanent medication drop-off locations.
Volunteers will be on hand to provide information about safe medication disposal and promote the city’s permanent medication drop boxes. They’ll also raise awareness about National Fentanyl Awareness Day by handing out educational materials and free harm reduction bags containing Naloxone.
The city stresses that drugs are harmful to the environment and shouldn’t be flushed down toilets or sinks.
If you can’t attend the event, the city offers guidelines for safe disposal at home. These include mixing medications with inedible substances like kitty litter or coffee grounds and sealing the mixture in a container before throwing it away.
If you do not have access to safe drug disposal, check the medication bottles for instructions on disposal options. If no instructions are present:
- Remove medication from its original container. Do not crush.
- Mix medication with an inedible substance, such as kitty litter or coffee grounds.
- Place mixture in a sealable bag or container and throw away in the trash.
- Black out all personal information on the prescription label so it is unreadable.
For more information about substance use prevention, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA. To learn about Alexandria’s efforts to address the opioid crisis, check out alexandriava.gov/Opioids.
What else you need to know
The Alexandria Police Department announced on Saturday (April 12) that the suspect wanted for Friday’s armed robbery of the Stage Door Deli (1324 King Street) in Old Town has been safely apprehended. [Read More]
Music enthusiasts lined up for hours – some overnight – outside Crooked Beat Records (2417 Mt. Vernon Ave.) in Del Ray on Saturday for the annual Record Store Day celebration, hoping to score limited-edition vinyl releases. By 8:39 a.m., approximately 120 people had formed a line outside the independent record store. The first customers had arrived nearly 12 hours before the doors opened at 9 a.m. [Read More]
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins marked her first 100 days in office with a detailed email to residents on Saturday, outlining accomplishments and future priorities amid challenging circumstances. In her message, Mayor Gaskins reflects on a period that included not only anticipated events like the presidential inauguration and General Assembly session, but also unexpected challenges including two snowstorms, a plane crash at DCA, and a pipe burst that shut down city hall. [Read More]
More than 1,700 have voted in our poll asking “who’s serving up the best pizza in Alexandria?” Andy’s Pizza currently leads the poll, with Stracci not far behind in second place. The poll is open for one more week. [Vote/See Results]
Easter is this Sunday! We’ve put together a round-up of Easter dining options, egg hunts, and more festive fun for the weekend. [Read More]
📈 Sunday’s most read
The following were the most-read ALXnow articles for April 4, 2025.
- JUST IN: Police say suspect in Old Town deli robbery has been safely apprehended
- BREAKING: No injuries after shots fired in armed robbery at Old Town deli
- JUST IN: Police say suspect in Old Town deli robbery is armed and dangerous
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s happening today in Alexandria from our newsletter and event calendar.
Stay in the know about Alexandria! Join 8,700+ residents who rely on the ALXnow free newsletter for the latest news, restaurant openings, and essential information delivered straight to their inboxes. Sign Up For Our Free Newsletter
Things To Do
- 12:15 p.m.: Concerts at Christ Church: Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater at Christ Church
- 4 p.m.: Crafty Kids – Art activities for ages 6+ at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Yoga At The Library – with Human Kind Yoga Collective at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company
- 7 p.m.: Let’s Talk Books – “James” by Percival Everett (virtual)
- 7 p.m.: Diversity Book Club – “Dreamers of the Day” by Mary Doria Russell (Virtual)
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.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Colby Sard at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- All Day: ACPS Spring Break (No School for Students)
- 7 a.m.: Human Rights Commission – Executive Committee
- 7 p.m.: Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
- 7 p.m.: Sister Cities Committee Dundee and Helsingborg
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
