Skilled pediatricians offer trusted, expert care for kids in and around Alexandria, from check-ups and sick visits to vaccinations and more.

Here are the nominees for “Best Pediatrician Serving Alexandria” as part of our returning ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your go-to pediatrician? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.

 


Weather

Between 2 and 4 inches of snowfall are expected to fall over Alexandria tomorrow (Sunday), according to a new Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service this afternoon.

A mix of rain and snow are expected during the day Sunday, which could transition into full snowfall after 10 p.m., according to the latest NWS forecast. The new advisory tells D.C.-area residents to “plan on slippery road conditions.” It will be in effect from 5 p.m. Sunday through 10 a.m. Monday, potentially affecting commutes.


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Weather

Wind gusts up to 60 mph could reach Alexandria this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning in the region.

This weekend in the D.C. area is expected to be very windy and cold, with wind chills between 0 and 10 degrees below zero, according to NWS. The advisory warns of potential tree and power line damage as well as travel difficulties and hypothermia with exposure.


News

The Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.

The troubled Post began implementing large-scale cutbacks on Wednesday, including eliminating its sports department and shrinking the number of journalists it stations overseas. The changes were announced by executive editor Matt Murray in a Zoom meeting with staff.


News

Some Alexandria families are bracing for potential immigration enforcement following a wave of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump in his first days back in office.

While there have been no confirmed reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Alexandria, local advocacy groups say immigrant families are preparing for the worst.


News

Update at 10 a.m. — It’s expected that there are no survivors of the midair collision. Recovery efforts are currently underway.

A massive emergency response is on scene of an aircraft crash in the water near Reagan National Airport.


Opinion

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) says Virginia workers shouldn’t pay state tax on tips they get from customers.

Adopting the policy — supported on a federal level by both president-elect Donald Trump and vice president Kamala Harris during the recent election — would let tipped workers keep an extra $70 million each year throughout the Commonwealth, the governor’s office said in a press release Monday.


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