Loud Boom Heard in N. Va. Explained — “The National Weather Service says a powerful lightning strike combined with unique atmospheric conditions caused Friday night’s widespread loud boom and bright flash across Northern Virginia.” [Inside NoVA]
Cherry Blossoms Progress Toward Peak Bloom — The Yoshino cherry trees reached stage four of six in time for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which had its opening ceremony Saturday night. [DC News Now]
Alexandria Man Charged for Attack on Cops in Clarendon — The Alexandria resident was “bloody and agitated” when he allegedly approached two officers whose police vehicle was stopped at a traffic light in Clarendon, the Arlington County Police Department said. [ARLnow]
Seasonal Street Sweeping, Pothole Patrol to Begin — The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation & Environmental Services will begin its seasonal maintenance programs, including street sweeping, pothole patching and cleaning of gateways into the city. [City of Alexandria]
Work Zone Starts on Edsall Road Ramp — “Starting Monday, March 23, at 9:30 a.m., the one-lane eastbound Edsall Road (Route 648) ramp to northbound I-395 will be narrowed continuously through Friday, April 24, for joint repairs along the bridge that carries the ramp over I-395, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.” [VDOT]
The Majestic to Reopen Under New Owner — “On Friday, April 10, The Majestic is reopening under the ownership and creative direction of Chef Santiago Lopez, who has purchased the restaurant from Alexandria Restaurant Partners and is unveiling a reimagined concept designed to honor its legacy while introducing a fresh, chef-driven vision.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Agenda:Alexandria’s March 23 Panel Focuses on Housing — “The panel includes the Co-chair of the Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee (a City panel), the Director of Housing Alexandria (a non-profit community developer), an Economist who specializes in housing and regional economies, and the Chair of the Coalition for a Livable Alexandria (a group that opposes some of the recent zoning changes).” [Agenda:Alexandria]
New Legal Notice — Applicant seeks restaurant wine, beer, mixed-beverage on/off-premise ABC license. [Public Notices]
New Legal Notice — Brewery seeks ABC beer license; objections due in 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Monday — Expect rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 9 am, with a slight chance of rain until 10 am. Highs will reach near 60°F, with northwest winds at 10 to 17 mph and gusts up to 29 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation, with rainfall under a tenth of an inch, except more in thunderstorms. Monday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 33°F and northwest winds at 9 to 14 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. [NWS]
