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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

Other than the stabbing, this week was relatively sedate — especially compared to last week.

With the drama behind Governor Youngkin’s recent visit mostly in the rearview mirror, the city’s been getting to the internal business of budget issues. Residential property assessments are up and hotel revenue down, not to mention an election safely behind a new Council, but remains to be seen whether the city will see a tax rate increase.

On the bright side, Alexandria’s Covid numbers have been trending down.

Top stories

  1. Alexandria Dems say “get out” to Governor Youngkin after impromptu visit
  2. Pizza Hut employee stabbed in the back in parking lot
  3. Multiple persons of interest identified in West End 7-Eleven arson
  4. Bonaventure unveils new shopping center plans on Mount Vernon Avenue
  5. Poll: What do you think of new name for Landmark Mall redevelopment?
  6. Alexandria couple plead guilty to tax fraud, ordered to pay $2.2 million
  7. Poll: Should Virginia’s grocery tax be eliminated?
  8. Alexandria condos see assessment increase and outpace single family homes in sales
  9. Middle School teacher’s Amazon wish list disappears, but ACPS says it still wants donations
  10. Maryland lab uncovers more details behind an Old Town artifact

Recent Stories

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Potomac Harmony is Back! Following a gap year of competing, then virtual rehearsals during the pandemic, followed by the well-earned retirement of our long-term director, a year of a director search, Potomac Harmony hit the regional contest stage in Concord, North Carolina in March for the first time since 2018! It was exhilarating, reaffirming, and rewarding!

The chorus hit all of its goals, the biggest of which was to have fun and sing our best on contest stage — we did both! Because we earned a score over 400 points, our new Director, Allison Lynskey, was awarded the Novice Director award, photo above. Additionally, one of our charter members, Jackie Bottash, was nominated for and honored with the Leadership Excellence award. It was a celebratory weekend!

What’s next? So much! We now look forward to upcoming performances, growing our membership, and expanding our musical product with new arrangements and an education component each week. It’s an exciting time to be part of this ever-growing ensemble!

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