Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of around 53 degrees, with a northeast wind of 6 to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Rain will arrive on Friday night, primarily after 11pm, accompanied by patchy fog developing after 2am. Nighttime lows will be around 46 degrees, with a southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph. There is a 100% chance of precipitation, with anticipated rainfall between half an inch to three quarters of an inch.
🚨 You need to know
The City of Alexandria’s population dipped during the Covid pandemic, and Patch reported earlier this week that the city hasn’t quite recovered to its pre-Covid population count.
Between 2020 and 2023, Alexandria’s population has cumulatively declined by a total of 4,234 people according to U.S. census data. Over the last year, the city’s seen some population growth — increasing by 185.
The city’s population was 159,139 before the pandemic. In 2023, it’s 155,230 — up from 155,045 last year.
📈 Thursday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 21, 2024.
- Notes: As Potomac Yard arena debates continue in Virginia, Leonsis might be starting talks with Maryland (1597 views)
- Northern Virginia state legislators criticize Gov. Youngkin’s handling of Potomac Yard arena (1467 views)
- Newly renovated ‘Piece Out Del Ray’ pizza parlor reopening in April (727 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today and this weekend in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 10:00 am Friday: Encore Stage & Studio’s Holiday Mini-Camp & Play in a Day – 101 Dalmatians
- 8:00 pm Saturday: Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary
- 8:00 pm Saturday: Jackie and The Treehorns & Ammonite @ Galactic Panther
Recent Stories
Meet Charlie, a 6-year-old up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. This male tabby has been patiently waiting for a family to call his own! Charlie is currently…
Alexandria’s been expanding its bike infrastructure and next week’s Bike to Work Day could be a perfect opportunity to check that out. Bike to Work Day is an annual tradition…
The Portside in Old Town Summer Festival will return to Waterfront Park (1A Prince Street) next month. The two-day free festival features a mix of live music, art and historical…
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria! ⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, with showers becoming more likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. The day will be mostly cloudy with…
FREE Leadership Sessions will be conducted at the George Mason University –Arlington Campus for High School Latinas. The program runs from Monday 7/15 through Friday 7/19 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM EST each day (1-week).
Las sesiones de liderazgo GRATUITAS se llevarán a cabo en el campus de George Mason University – Arlington para latinas de secundaria. El programa se desarrollará desde el lunes 15 de julio hasta el viernes 19 de julio, de 10:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. EST cada día (1 semana).
Our goal is to equip students with the fundamentals of self-promotion and guide them in shaping their personal brand for future success. What sets this program apart is its integration of self-awareness activities and mentorship by seasoned professionals.
Finding a gift for moms can be difficult. Google “Mother’s Day gifts,” and you’ll scroll through endless lists of beauty products, candles and fuzzy robes. Sure, those are sweet, but sometimes it’s fun to surprise loved ones with something a little more, well, practical!
Here’s one idea: Give her a gift certificate for a home cleaning from Well-Paid Maids. It’s the perfect “thank you,” “I love you” or “you’ve got this” for any mom. She can schedule the home cleaning at her convenience and breathe easy knowing she has one less thing to do.
Our cleaners will take care of everything, including vacuuming and mopping as well as cleaning and dusting countertops, tables, mirrors, appliances and more. Sinks, toilets, showers and appliance exteriors also get a good scrub.
Plus, when you buy a gift certificate from Well-Paid Maids, you’re supporting a living-wage cleaning company. That means cleaners get paid a starting wage of $24 an hour and get access to benefits, like 24 days of PTO and health insurance.
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
