Author: ALXnow.com

Catholic diocese sues Alexandria over affordable housing development — “Three months later, that plan is facing a legal challenge by one of its neighbors, which also happens to serve many of the residents who might benefit from the two-building complex: the local Catholic church.” [Washington Post]

It’s Monday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 76 and low of 61. Sunrise at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. [Weather.gov]

Private school approved in Old Town North — “A new private elementary school will be coming to North Washington Street in Old Town after City Council approved a special use permit for the project during Saturday’s public hearing.” [Alexandria Times]

It’s Friday — Clear throughout the day. High of 62 and low of 40. Sunrise at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. [Weather.gov]

Alexandria students plant trees for Arbor Day — “Alexandria City Public Schools hosted a tree planting event Wednesday morning at Charles Barrett Elementary School to celebrate Arbor Day.” [Patch]

It’s Thursday — Clear throughout the day. High of 57 and low of 36. Sunrise at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. [Weather.gov]

The People’s Drug shifts towards more food options — “…a new food menu, inspired by the space’s nostalgic feel, is leading People’s Drug into a new era, even as it keeps its elevated, retro feel with classic white subway tiles, a tin roof and a neon sign behind the marble bar.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Wednesday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 59 and low of 45. Sunrise at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. [Weather.gov]

Alexandria Gazette highlights Guest House work — “Guest House in Alexandria is a residential facility that helps women successfully reenter the community from incarceration. It is the only residential house of its kind serving women in Northern Virginia” [Alexandria Gazette]

It’s Tuesday — Possible light rain in the afternoon and evening. High of 66 and low of 57. Sunrise at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. [Weather.gov]

Morrison House Hotel reopens craft cocktail lounge — “The reimagined space features inventive cocktails inspired by literature and a menu of Modern American dishes with a Mesoamerican twist.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Monday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 74 and low of 55. Sunrise at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. [Weather.gov]

Virginia ABC changing some sales — “Virginia ABC stores are changing the system for selling certain high-demand products.” [WRIC]

It’s Friday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 72 and low of 53. Sunrise at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. [Weather.gov]

Seniors at Bailey’s Crossroads help locals experiencing homelessness — “Residents of the Goodwin House retirement community in Bailey’s Crossroads are taking the act of paying it forward to the next level.” [FOX5]

It’s Thursday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 66 and low of 46. Sunrise at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. [Weather.gov]