On This Day in Alexandria History — “This week in November 1955 saw some interesting weather fluctuations at Alexandria’s Potomac Yard, where weather statistics were recorded at the time. Within a span of just a few days, the temperature ranged from a hot and humid 77 degrees, to a bitter cold of only 11 degrees, topped off by a one inch snowfall! This temperature range was one of the widest ever recorded in the city.” [Historic Alexandria]
APD Weekend Investigation — “APD officers are currently in the 5300 block of Essex Ct conducting an active investigation,” the department posted on Facebook around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. “Residents may see an increased police presence in the area.” ALXnow has reached out to APD for more information. [Alexandria Police Department]
Spot a Baby Giraffe? — “After two baby giraffes vanished earlier this year from the Natural Bridge Zoo in Virginia, their disappearance has sparked a search—and now caught the attention of Hollywood animal advocate Alicia Silverstone. The roadside zoo is located in Natural Bridge, Va., about three hours southwest of Alexandria … Anyone with information on the calves’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Virginia Office of the Attorney General’s Animal Law Unit.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
New Bill Would Repeal SNAP Cuts— “U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined every Senate Democrat in introducing the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 … ‘It is unconscionable that congressional Republicans voted in July to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans by cutting SNAP, taking assistance away from millions of seniors, veterans, and working families even as it gets harder and harder for them to afford groceries,’ said the senators.” [Sen. Tim Kaine]
Food Waste Collection Reminder — “Thursday food waste collection will be on Friday, Nov. 28. Friday food waste collection will be on Saturday, Nov. 29,” per Alexandria eNews. Also, trash, recycling, and yard waste collections will follow the normal collection service schedule through the holiday. [City of Alexandria, ALXnow]
An ALX Thanksgiving Food Guide — There are several options for Thanksgiving take-out and dine-in, including special holiday menus at 219 Restaurant, Bastille, Gadsby’s Tavern and more. [The Zebra]
It’s Monday — Expect sunshine and a high of 55 degrees with a northwest wind around 6 mph, calming in the afternoon. By Monday night, skies will become mostly cloudy and the temperature will drop to around 41 degrees. The calm wind will shift to the south at about 6 mph after midnight. [NWS]
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