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.
Holocaust memorial ceremony planned in Alexandria — “This is 33rd Year Alexandria Has Participated in Yom HaShoah, the Days of Remembrance.” [Zebra]
It’s Wednesday — Clear throughout the day. High of 60 and low of 40. Sunrise at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. [Weather.gov]
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Masks now optional on DASH buses — “Effective immediately: masks are optional on all DASH buses.” [Twitter]
It’s Tuesday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 50 and low of 40. Sunrise at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. [Weather.gov]
Alfred Street Baptist Church gives out free gas — “On Saturday, cars lined up at three gas stations in Maryland and Virginia, to each receive $50 worth of free gas provided by a Virginia-based church group.” [WTOP]
It’s Monday — Rain starting in the afternoon. High of 49 and low of 41. Sunrise at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. [Weather.gov]
‘The Royal’ owner dies — “It is with great sadness that I share that Charlie Euripides has passed away. What a tremendous loss.” [Facebook]
It’s Friday — Clear throughout the day. High of 68 and low of 50. Sunrise at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. [Weather.gov]
Where are the best bike trails in NoVa? — “Dust off the bike and enjoy a leisurely bike ride down some of the region’s most interesting trails.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Thursday — Rain in the evening. High of 76 and low of 59. Sunrise at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. [Weather.gov]
Youngkin cuts down local legislators’ bills — “[Youngkin] vetoed nine of the 10 bills sponsored by Sen. Adam P. Ebbin (D-Alexandria) while signing identical House bills in six of those cases.” [Washington Post]
It’s Wednesday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 79 and low of 59. Sunrise at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. [Weather.gov]
Steak and seafood restaurant coming to Old Town — “1799 Prime Steak and Seafood is planning to move in to the S. Pitt St. building.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
It’s Tuesday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 73 and low of 55. Sunrise at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. [Weather.gov]
Cocktail lounge reopens in Old Town — “The Study at The Morrison House has a modern American menu inspired by Mesoamerican culinary traditions, thanks to Costa Rican chef Tomas Chavarria.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Monday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 66 and low of 41. Sunrise at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. [Weather.gov]
Bagel Uprising wins second in regional rankings — “Excellent spice and salt–crucial in an everything bagel. Very good snap on the crust.” [Washingtonian]
It’s Friday — Possible light rain overnight. High of 58 and low of 45. Sunrise at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. [Weather.gov]
Vision Zero doesn’t get state-level support — “Virginia legislators tabled a bill during the regular General Assembly session that pledged to end roadway fatalities.” [ABC]
It’s Thursday — Rain until evening. High of 57 and low of 48. Sunrise at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. [Weather.gov]
