Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Possible light rain in the evening and overnight. High of 47 and low of 41.
☔ Tomorrow: Rain in the evening and overnight. High of 63 and low of 41. Sunrise at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:07 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Dog owners be alert: a veterinarian office in Alexandria is reporting that a case of canine influenza is on the rise in the area.
The VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital reported that the outbreak has affected dog boarding services, Patch first reported. The disease is typically non-fatal, but it can take up to two or three weeks to recover. The dog may experience symptoms like a cough, runny nose, fever, lethargy, eye discharge and a reduced appetite.
The flu is on the rise for dogs around the region. Montgomery County urged dog owners to consider skipping dog parks for the time being.
For dogs that do get the flu, a Washington Post guide suggested isolating dogs at home and keeping them from sharing toys, beds, or bowls with other dogs.
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jan 10, 2023.
- Notes: New bill could kill snow days in Virginia for good (13575 views)
- D.C. man arrested after armed carjacking on S. Van Dorn Street (1675 views)
- SCOOP: A new French bistro is opening in the heart of Del Ray in two weeks (990 views)
- Next week sees the return of dueling ‘restaurant weeks’ in Alexandria (241 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Alexandria’s Favorite Pizza
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 6:05 pm)
- Alexandria Auction House Hosting Jan. 17 Event To Benefit Medical Scholarship for Native Americans
Zebra (Tuesday @ 4:55 pm)
- Fairfax Officials Review Significant Redevelopment Ideas for Richmond Highway, Rose Hill and Beyond
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 4:45 pm)
- On Sale Now: Ayo and Rochelle Rice Starring in ‘First Lady of Song: Ella Fitzgerald’ at Signature Theatre Jan 31 – Feb 5
Zebra (Tuesday @ 3:59 pm)
- Child Predator Sting Results In 7 Arrests By Fairfax County Police
Patch (Tuesday @ 11:54 am)
- Dog Flu Infections Prompt Warning From Alexandria Veterinarian
Patch (Tuesday @ 10:51 am)
- Come Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at 50th Annual Commemorative Program Sunday, Jan. 15
Zebra (Tuesday @ 10:45 am)
- George Washington’s Birthday Parade Set for Feb. 20
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:32 am)
- Ukrainian Family Flees War and Chooses Alexandria as New Home
Zebra (Tuesday @ 12:10 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
Next Monday, while I’m out of town, I’ll be doing a morning of volunteer work in Alexandria, VA, with @MtVernonFriends.
Removing invasive plant species along a bike trail is a perfect match for me. Join me or volunteer to do something you love! #DC #MLKDay https://t.co/ekOWb91Osc— Mayor John J. Bauters (@JohnBauters) January 10, 2023
📅 Upcoming events
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Recent Stories
Francis Deonte Rose was found guilty today of two counts of aggravated murder in the 2022 shooting deaths of two construction workers in the West End. The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office…
It’s been a busy week in Alexandria. There were multiple mayoral and city council forums and debates this week as the city gets closer and closer to the June 18…
The Cinco de Mayo fiesta is starting early this Sunday in Carlyle. From 9 to 10 a.m., Tequila & Taco (540 John Carlyle Street) will be selling six-ounce margaritas for…
After missing an important mayoral debate this week due to a “freak accident” while canvassing that led to his hospitalization, Steven Peterson says that he’s done sitting on the sidelines….
Good news, D.C. area. You can save money on your next home cleaning with Well-Paid Maids. It’s easy!
We offer a discount when you set up recurring cleans — and the discounts just increased this week!
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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!
Alexandria NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, DPC to hold City Council…
The Alexandria Branch of the NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, and The Departmental Progressive Club to hold the City Council Candidate Forum for ALL Candidates in the City of Alexandria Virginia. The event is Free of Charge and Open to The
