Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
🌥 Today’s weather: Overcast. Cool. High of 61 and low of 45.
🌥 Tomorrow: Overcast. Cool. High of 61 and low of 44. Sunrise at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:02 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Like Starsky and Hutch or Turner and Hooch, ABC7 reported that Alexandria and Prince George’s County police are working together on violent crime issues.
ABC7 reported that Prince George’s County Councilmember Edward Burroughs said that “crime has no borders” and localities need to work together as a region if they want to combat the problem.
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson said the city has been working closely with officials at National Harbor on violent crimes, ABC7 said.
Over the past year, crime has increased at National Harbor by 108%, according to ABC7.
Recently there have been multiple incidents at the MGM Casino at National Harbor. There was an attempted armed carjacking and stabbing outside the casino. In another incident, masked men fled the casino after seizing gaming chips.
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for May 2, 2023.
- New tool maps out income and racial inequality across Alexandria (894 views)
- Upcoming free tour explores the hidden history of Alexandria’s Parker-Gray neighborhood (406 views)
- JUST IN: ACPS to announce new superintendent on Thursday | ALXnow (388 views)
- Notes: Best brunch options in Old Town for Mother’s Day | ALXnow (142 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Register by June 17 for Afterschool Programs in Alexandria
Zebra (Tuesday @ 4:33 pm)
- Feedback On Open Space Sought For Alexandria Power Plant Redevelopment
Patch (Tuesday @ 4:04 pm)
- Old Town Farmers Market: Thriving for 270 Years
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 2:35 pm)
- Maternal Mental Health: MedStar Georgetown Holding May 9 Fundraiser for Its Program Helping New Moms
Zebra (Tuesday @ 2:01 pm)
- Alexandria Star Student Thrives In Leadership Positions
Patch (Tuesday @ 1:06 pm)
- Eugene Simpson Stadium Park Renovation Proposal To Get Public Hearing
Patch (Tuesday @ 12:41 pm)
- Hit-And-Run Kills Alexandria Driver On I-295 In DC
Patch (Tuesday @ 9:29 am)
- Asian Dance Showcase May 2 at The Athenaeum Kicks Off Asian Heritage Month in Alexandria
Zebra (Tuesday @ 9:07 am)
- Zoning for Housing Community Engagement Meeting May 10
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:14 am)
- Alexandria West Planning Continues with Community Meeting
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:03 am)
- Hilco Seeks Community Feedback on New Parks
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 6:52 am)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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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….
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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