Author: ALXnow.com

Locals petitioning to get rid of leaf blowers — “Residents in Alexandria are exposed to a significant, recurring noise violation from gas-powered leaf blowers. These machines exceed the permitted noise limits throughout the City of Alexandria regularly, significantly harming health and quality of life.” [GoPetition]

It’s Thursday — Rain in the morning and afternoon. High of 75 and low of 63. Sunrise at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. [Weather.gov]

Beyer wins primary — “Incumbent congressman Don Beyer has been declared the winner for the Democratic nomination in District 8, turning away the challenger Victoria Virasingh.” [FOX5]

It’s Wednesday — Rain in the evening and overnight. High of 85 and low of 70. Sunrise at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. [Weather.gov]

Job openings around town — “As unemployment remains high across Virginia, many local companies are still hiring.” [Patch]

It’s Tuesday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 81 and low of 68. Sunrise at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. [Weather.gov]

Man murdered in Fairfax — “Officers say a man was parked inside of his car when two men inside a black Dodge Charger with Maryland tags pulled up next to him and started firing at him.” [WUSA9]

It’s Monday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 77 and low of 58. Sunrise at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. [Weather.gov]

Alexandria hiring building engineer — “Under general supervision, the Building Engineer is assigned and performs full performance or journey level skilled maintenance repairs and preventative maintenance in HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical work as a licensed journeyman.” [Washington Post]

It’s Friday — Humid throughout the day. High of 89 and low of 76. Sunrise at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. [Weather.gov]

Health Department hosting HIV testing event — “In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, the Alexandria Health Department and the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS will sponsor an HIV testing event Monday, June 27, from 5-7 p.m.” [Zebra]

It’s Thursday — Rain in the morning and overnight. High of 85 and low of 70. Sunrise at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. [Weather.gov]

Sheriff’s Office partners with U.S. Army — ” Last month at the National Museum of the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Army announced a new partnership.” [Zebra]

It’s Wednesday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 85 and low of 68. Sunrise at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. [Weather.gov]

Hub for military vets coming to Virginia Tech campus — “Boeing and Virginia Tech will establish a workforce development center in Alexandria to help military veterans transition to civilian life and build careers in the technology and defense industries, the two entities announced Monday.” [Washington Post]

It’s Tuesday — Heavy rain in the morning and afternoon. High of 83 and low of 73. Sunrise at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. [Weather.gov]

Magnolia’s on King to reopen — “Magnolia’s on King will be reopening at Magnolia (Comfort Cuisine), the restaurant’s chef announced.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Monday — Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 85 and low of 72. Sunrise at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. [Weather.gov]