Author: ALXnow.com

Which Confederate Statues Are Gone in the DMV — and Which Remain? — “Virginia has been known for having more Confederate memorials than any other state.” [Washington Post]

It’s Tuesday — Clear throughout the day. High of 43 and low of 28. Sunrise at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. [Weather.gov]

Richmond Highway Land Use Changes Under Consideration — “Four Richmond Highway corridor nominations for land use changes will be considered in Fairfax County’s 2022-2023 Site-Specific Plan Amendment process.” [Patch]

It’s Monday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 43 and low of 34. Sunrise at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. [Weather.gov]

District Biscuit Company Opens in Del Ray for Takeout — “A brick and mortar location will open soon, but until then, you can order takeout via Grubhub.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Friday — Clear throughout the day. High of 49 and low of 38. Sunrise at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. [Weather.gov]

The following press release was published today by the City of Alexandria.

Property owners have 90 days to appeal the revised preliminary Special Flood Hazard Area maps drafted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that determine the obligation for flood insurance.

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]