Author: ALXnow.com

Del Ray Vintage and Flea Market This Weekend — “Join us this Saturday, 12/10, at the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market! In the Del Ray section of Alexandria at the corner of Mt. Vernon & Bellefonte Avenues” [Patch]

It’s Thursday — Possible drizzle overnight. High of 55 and low of 46. Sunrise at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. [Weather.gov]

DC follows Alexandria’s bus example — “The District will become the nation’s most populous city to offer free public transit after the D.C. Council voted Tuesday to waive fares for Metrobus rides.” [Washington Post]

It’s Wednesday — Possible drizzle in the morning. High of 59 and low of 50. Sunrise at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. [Weather.gov]

Italian Restaurant to Open on King Street in Old Town Alexandria — “Thompson Italian, a family-friendly restaurant, will occupy the former Hank’s Oyster Bar space.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

DC following Alexandria example with fare-free bus service — “…When D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson tweeted that D.C. will be “the first major city in the US to provide free bus service”, Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson was quick to respond.” [WJLA]

Columbia Firehouse Reopens — “Columbia Firehouse, a restaurant that closed early in the pandemic days of 2020, is making plans to reopen.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Monday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 49 and low of 31. Sunrise at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. [Weather.gov]

‘Fairfax County’s most wanted’ arrested in Alexandria — “The man whom police called “Fairfax County’s most wanted” on Wednesday is under arrest Thursday.” [WTOP]

It’s Friday — Clear throughout the day. High of 49 and low of 30. Sunrise at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. [Weather.gov]

Braddock West Development Underway — “Wythe Street closure is part of sewer work ahead of construction.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Thursday — Clear throughout the day. High of 45 and low of 33. Sunrise at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. [Weather.gov]

Alexandria-Based Affordable Housing Developer Chooses New Leader — “Wesley Housing, which recently opened the Waypoint at Fairlington, will be under new leadership after its leader of 15 years retires.” [Patch]

It’s Tuesday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 52 and low of 36. Sunrise at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. [Weather.gov]

Where To Buy Or Cut Your Own Fresh Christmas Tree In Alexandria — “As the holiday season begins, here’s where to find a Christmas tree in and around Alexandria in 2022.” [Patch]

It’s Monday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 54 and low of 41. Sunrise at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. [Weather.gov]

Alexandria City Council approves funding for increased police pay — here’s how much — “The Alexandria City Council unanimously approved a resolution to fund a new collective bargaining agreement with its police department Tuesday night, in a move to help with staffing shortages.” [WJLA]

Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours — “For the Thanksgiving holiday, some stores around Alexandria will be closed, and others have limited hours.” [Patch]