Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌥 Today’s weather: Overcast. Warm. High of 81 and low of 58.
🌥 Tomorrow: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
🚨 You need to know
Lily’s Chocolate and Coffee could be opening soon, Alexandria Living Magazine reported.
Alexandria Living Magazine reported the new location at 631 King Street, formerly Francesca’s, has a sign in the window and is now hiring baristas.
The shop first opened on Vienna’s Maple Avenue in 2021 and specializes in a pastry called lokma.
“We differentiate ourselves by using the best kinds of chocolate from around the globe,” the owners said in the application. “At Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee, not only do we serve light and delicious desserts, but we also serve a wide range of hot and cold beverages to serve our customers with a unique, unforgettable experience.”
The shop will be open from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and open from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Photo via Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee/Facebook
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for May 10, 2023.
- Multiple arrests in Alexandria linked to Virginia DMV fake documents scam (2712 views)
- D.C. man charged in armed robbery spree, including one shooting in Alexandria (1644 views)
- Notes: Historical preservation group labels Del Ray neighborhood ‘endangered’ (898 views)
- Alexandria’s transient lodging industry slowly climbing out of the pits of 2020 (238 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- May 2023
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 6:32 pm)
- Laying the Foundation of Hope: Domion Energy Volunteers and the Roc Solid Foundation Come Togther To Help Alexandria Boy Fighting Cancer
Zebra (Wednesday @ 3:05 pm)
- As COVID Emergency Ends, Alexandria Leaders Reflect
Patch (Wednesday @ 1:34 pm)
- Alexandria Registration and Information About Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 19
Zebra (Wednesday @ 1:33 pm)
- Monthly “Art Night in Old Town” Kicks Off with Geoffrey Johnson Show at Principle Gallery, Thursday, May 18
Zebra (Wednesday @ 12:34 pm)
- DONATIONS SOUGHT: Ties and Dresses Needed for First-Ever Teen Sneaker Ball in Alexandria, June 2
Zebra (Wednesday @ 11:13 am)
- Volinteer for the Gourmet Angel Food Bank, Helping To Feed Alexandria Families
Zebra (Wednesday @ 10:27 am)
- Alexandria Robbery With Employee Shot In Leg Leads To Charges
Patch (Wednesday @ 9:45 am)
- Female Empowerment Summit Saturday in Alexandria
Alexandria Living (Wednesday @ 8:34 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
A water main break has occurred at the intersection of Duke Street and N. Jordan Street. Premises in the area may experience low to no water pressure for roughly 6-8 hours while repairs are being made. Updates from @vaamwater will be provided as they become available. pic.twitter.com/5VthLKHJXx
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) May 10, 2023
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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!
For weekly cleans, get $30 off each cleaning.
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
