Good Saturday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86 degrees. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Sunday will be partly sunny, with a high near 76 degrees. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
🚨 You need to know
The City of Alexandria is introducing a new program to boost electric vehicle use in multi-family housing. The Plug In Alexandria initiative, from the Office of Climate Action, offers expert advice and financial support to install EV chargers in condos, apartments, and other shared living spaces.
The program provides a full support package, including on-site assessments and financial incentives. Eligible applicants can get back 30% of their EV charger installation costs, up to $10,000. Communities in low-income areas might qualify for up to $15,000 in support.
The city reviews applications as they come in, giving out funding while it’s available. The first application deadline is June 20, 2025.
To get started, participating communities receive a visit from an engineering firm. This assessment outlines what’s needed, if it’s doable, and how much it might cost to install EV chargers on the property.
Want to learn more or apply? Check out the Plug In Alexandria website. The program is open to condo associations, HOAs, and apartment owners or managers.
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📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for April 18, 2025.
- Alexandria’s Independent Community Policing Review Board is against proposed changes to its investigative authority
- Alexandria choirs unite for inaugural ‘One Voice’ festival
- Notes: DASH unveils new look with updated logos and mascot
📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today and this weekend in Alexandria.
From our event calendar:
- 12:00 am Saturday: Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour
- 9:00 am Saturday: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
- 👉 9:00 am Saturday: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
- 12:00 pm Saturday: Lafayette at Woodlawn
- 12:00 pm Saturday: Free Community Singing Workshop
From our newsletter:
From ALXnow – Easter Weekend in Alexandria: A roundup of what’s happening for dining and family fun
Things To Do
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers’ Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 9 a.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market in Del Ray
- 10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour at Carlyle House
- 10 a.m.: Alexandria Confined: Civil War Hospitals Walking Tour at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 10 a.m.: Easter Egg Hunt at Old Presbyterian Meeting House
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m. Warwick Village Egg Hunt at Warwick Village
- 11 a.m.: Easter Cookie Decorating at Made in ALX
- 11 a.m.: Experience Easter Magic: Snap Your Own Photos with the Easter Bunny at Greenstreet Gardens
- 11 a.m.: Easter Family Outdoor Event at St. Andrews UMC
- 11 a.m.: Easter Egg Hunt at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 12 p.m.: Free Community Singing Workshop at Fairlington Presbyterian Church
- 12 p.m.: Lafayette at Woodlawn at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 2 p.m.: Peeps and Pommes Party at Lost Boy Cider
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 4 p.m.: Paws & Pints Adoption Event at Port City Brewing Company
- 8 p.m.: NOVA Symphony Orchestra Concert: Colors of Spring at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Knox Engler at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Mike Richards at 9:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Steep Canyon Rangers at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: A Night To Forget at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Much Ado About Nothing at 8 p.m.
- The Sevareid House: Bombadil at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
- 10 a.m.: Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary
- 10 a.m.: Spring Fling
- 10:30 a.m.: Nature Play
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
