Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Increasing clouds, with a high near 73 degrees. North wind 3 to 6 mph. A chance of showers tonight, mainly after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56 degrees. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
🚨 You need to know
The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership are asking residents to help shape the city’s economic future through a post-summit survey. They want to hear from the community about their recent Economic Summit and gather more ideas.
The survey is open until June 6 at 5 p.m. and takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. It’s designed for both summit attendees and those who couldn’t make it. The city wants feedback on the event’s content and impact, as well as any additional suggestions.
“We’re combining your insights with what we’ve already heard to refine and finalize our economic strategy framework,” city officials explain.
If you missed the summit or had to leave early, don’t worry. The full event recording and presentation slides are now available on the Alexandria Economic Summit website. The city plans to keep updating this page as they develop the economic framework in the coming months.
The city stresses the importance of community input in this process and is grateful for everyone’s continued participation in this crucial conversation about Alexandria’s economic future.
The survey and additional information on the Alexandria Economic Summit webpage are available for those interested in contributing.
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Here’s what else you need to know
Ask The Mayor: Mayor Alyia Gaskins joins ALXnow for a live one-on-one conversation on Wednesday (May 21). Have a question for the Mayor? Ask here. The conversation will be broadcast live across multiple digital platforms, including the ALXnow website, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
Alexandria City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Saturday (May 17) banning gas-powered leaf blowers, making Alexandria the first jurisdiction in Virginia to enact such a prohibition.
Episcopal High School’s plan to install 47 light poles between 40 and 100 feet in height got unanimous (6-0) backing by the City Council on Saturday (May 17).
A covered patio and plaza venue are planned for the proposed pump station at Alexandria’s Waterfront Park.
Readers’s Choice: Don’t forget, voting is open for the Best Ice Cream Shop in Alexandria through next Tuesday. More than 1,400 have already voted and The Dairy Godmother is currently leading the way.
Reminder: All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed Monday (May 26) in observance of Memorial Day. See a full list of schedule changes across the city here.
The Southwest Ramblers, a high-energy duo that ” brings fresh life to Irish traditional music,” will perform tonight at the Lyceum. On the other side of the city, Five For Fighting with a String Quartet will take the stage with Lace & Lee for a sold-out show at The Birchmere Music Hall.
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for May 19, 2025.
- Notes: High-speed pursuit ends in crash, injuries on Alexandria’s Duke Street (1558 views)
- Alexandria City Council votes to silence gas-powered leaf blowers (1235 views)
- PLANS: Take a look at the renderings of the proposed pump station at Waterfront Park (977 views)
- Alexandria’s Samuel Madden Homes set for major overhaul with $120 million Fairstead project (588 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s happening today in Alexandria, from our newsletter and event calendar.
Things To Do
- 4 p.m.: Lego Club at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: One-On-One Computer Help at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Introduction to Korean Language & Culture at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 7 p.m.: BeerYoga at Port City Brewing Company
- 7 p.m.: Virtual Program: Saving Pope-Leighey House (virtual)
- 7 p.m.: Sip & Script at Aslin ALX
- 7:30 p.m.: Traditional Music Series Concert at The Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: Jay Byrd at 6 p.m.
- Lost Dog Cafe: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Trivia at 8:15 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Trivia Night at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Five For Fighting at 7:30 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Traditional Music Series Concert at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 7:30 a.m.: Waterfront Commission Meeting
- 8 a.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission for Women Executive Board Meeting
- 6 p.m.: AlexRenew Regular Board of Directors Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Budget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
- 7 p.m.: Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
- 7 p.m.: Human Rights Commission Meeting
- 7:30 p.m.: Traditional Music Series Concert
