This is the staff byline for ALXnow, used by editors and other full-time staff. Launched in October 2019, ALXnow is the place for the latest news, views and things to do around Alexandria, Virginia.
Gourmet Mexican Opens in Del Ray — “The shop sells high quality and authentic Mexican food and other goods.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
It’s Wednesday — Heavy rain starting in the afternoon. High of 85 and low of 78. Sunrise at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. [Weather.gov]
MS-13 Members Found Guilty in Alexandria Teen’s Murder — “Five members of the gang were found guilty in the killings of a 17-year-old boy from Falls Church and a 14-year-old boy from Alexandria.” [WUSA9]
It’s Tuesday — Rain in the evening. High of 86 and low of 72. Sunrise at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. [Weather.gov]
Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
Naturalization Ceremony Scheduled at Mount Vernon — “Independence Day festivities at George Washington’s Mount Vernon will include a naturalization ceremony featuring people from 42 countries.” [Patch]
It’s Friday — Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 89 and low of 74. Sunrise at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. [Weather.gov]
(Updated 11:35 a.m.) DASH says goodbye to old bus line — “DASH’s Orion buses will depart the Pentagon at 2:30 PM on Friday July 1 for one final ride. Hop on board bus 96 or 97 or meet them at King Street Metro when the final trip ends around 3:25 PM.” [Twitter]
It’s Thursday — Clear throughout the day. High of 88 and low of 69. Sunrise at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. [Weather.gov]
Zoe’s Kitchen closes at Bradlee — “Fast-casual restaurant that featured Mediterranean-style food closed its doors; Cava will move in.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
It’s Wednesday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 85 and low of 67. Sunrise at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. [Weather.gov]
Best places to catch fireworks in Alexandria — “Time to start making plans for one of the best nights of the summer-the annual celebration of the founding of the City of Alexandria.” [Zebra]
It’s Tuesday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 79 and low of 62. Sunrise at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. [Weather.gov]
Barricade situation in Groveton — “There is a heavy police presence at an apartment complex in Groveton after a man was shot early this afternoon” [FFXnow]
It’s Monday — Rain in the morning and afternoon. High of 81 and low of 71. Sunrise at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. [Weather.gov]
Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
Construction starts on Victory Center townhomes — “Winchester Homes is starting work on 130 townhomes.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
It’s Friday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 82 and low of 64. Sunrise at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. [Weather.gov]
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]
