Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 79 degrees. Calm wind becoming south around six mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 54 degrees. South wind around seven mph. It will be sunny on Tuesday, with a high near 84 degrees. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
🚨 You need to know
The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services has a full schedule of repaving and street maintenance planned for this week.
As a reminder, the Street Repaving list and schedule are subject to change. Factors that may affect work include, but are not limited to, weather conditions, equipment, other ongoing and future City projects, and utility work coordination.
Citywide Street Repaving
- Second Street (from Colonial Avenue to North Fairfax Street)
- South Royal Street (from Gibbon Street to Queen Street)
- Portner Road (from Slaters Lane to end)
- Portner Place (from Portner Road to end)
- Slaters Lane (from Richmond Highway to end)
Citywide Concrete Maintenance
ADA Ramp Enhancements/Curb and Gutter
- Intersection of South Van Dorn Street and Eisenhower Avenue
- Regency Place at North Pryor Street
- Rhoades Place at North Pryor Street
- North Armistead Street (entire length)
Visit alexandriava.gov/go/2356 for additional information. For questions or concerns, use Alex311.
Here’s what else you need to know
A shooting in Alexandria’s Arlandria neighborhood has left three men injured. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 27, just after 9 p.m. In the area of West Glebe Road, Notabene Drive, and Old Dominion Boulevard, the Alexandria Police Department (APD) responded to reports of gunfire on West Glebe Road.
The Linder Academy is growing. The private school, which now teaches kids from kindergarten through 8th grade, is adding a new upper school for grades 7-12. The new school will occupy the Ross Dress for Less building at 112 N. Washington Street.
A fire erupted in a top-floor apartment in Alexandria on Friday night (April 25), triggering a two-alarm response from emergency services.
Alexandria City Council will host a meeting on Wednesday at 6 p.m. to adopt the FY 2025 budget and tax rate.
Get ready for the annual Spring Fling block party in Old Town on Saturday. This neighborhood-wide celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a mix of shopping, activities, and fun for everyone.
Vote for your favorite bicycle shop in Alexandria by the end of the day tomorrow.
📈 Sunday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for April 27, 2025.
- BREAKING: Three males shot in Arlandria Sunday night
- Notes: Alexandria’s action-packed Sunday – marathons, markets, music & more
📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today in Alexandria.
Things To Do
- 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.
- 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.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Leonid & Friends at 7:30 p.m.
- The MacMillan Spirit House: Scottish Session at 6:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 5 p.m.: City Council/Schools Subcommittee Meeting
- 5 pm: ACPS Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee Meeting
- 6 pm: ACPS Advanced Academic Services Advisory Committee Meeting
- 7 p.m.: ARHA board meeting
- 7 p.m.: Traffic and Parking Board Meeting
