Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high around 53 and a calm wind shifting to the south at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy and have a low of approximately 38, accompanied by a southeast wind at around 6 mph.
🚨 You need to know
There are less than 24 hours left to cast your votes in the Del Ray Business Association’s (DRBA) The Heart of Del Ray awards.
Voting closes for the awards at noon today (Thursday).
The award is dedicated to the business or place with the best warm and welcoming attitude and a strong commitment and generosity to the community.
“In other words, what business warms your heart when you [hear] its name,” the DRBA website said.
Nominated Del Ray staples include:
- The Dairy Godmother/Just Fine Donuts
- The Dog Store/Your Dog’s Best Friends
- The Duncan Library
- Spice Kraft Indian Bistro
- St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
“The Heart of Del Ray Award is presented annually by the Del Ray Business Association during the Valentine’s Day holiday to the business that best represents the heart and soul of Del Ray,” the DRBA said.
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Feb 7, 2024.
- Notes: New report says Potomac Yard arena could create crowding for over an hour at nearby Metro station (2700 views)
- Old Town Deli converting to Capo Italian Deli (2667 views)
- Benny Diforza’s Pizza with 28-inch pies opening this week in Del Ray (2397 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Outgoing APD chief Don Hayes reflects on 42 years
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 5:12 pm)
- 2 New Townhouse Communities Prepare To Open In Alexandria
Patch (Wednesday @ 5:09 pm)
- A walk through Black history: Updated African American Heritage Trail to come
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:52 pm)
- Don Dinan, co-founder of Alexandria Aces, dies at 74
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:34 pm)
- Crime Roundup: Week of Feb. 5, 2024
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 4:21 pm)
- Preventing a Fall: Organizations Supporting Alexandria’s Seniors Host Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Zebra (Wednesday @ 4:00 pm)
- Next to Normal at Round House Theatre Is Unforgettable!
Zebra (Wednesday @ 3:56 pm)
- Story Extreme: Live Performance Storytelling Coming to Murphy’s and Galactic Panther in Alexandria
Zebra (Wednesday @ 1:44 pm)
- February Temperature Outlook In VA Looks Nothing Like 1985 Record
Patch (Wednesday @ 11:27 am)
- Alexandria Crossing Guard Wins Most Outstanding In VA Award
Patch (Wednesday @ 11:22 am)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.