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.
ACHS Volleyball Team Headed to State Championship — “TITAN VOLLEYBALL HEADED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!! Go TITANS!!” [Twitter]
“Wakanda Forever” Features a Scene in Alexandria — “It’s the second recent superhero movie to feature the Virginia city.” [Washingtonian]
Alexandria Building Proposed As Future Middle School In Capital Budget — “A building purchased by Alexandria City Public Schools is proposed to become a middle school after serving as a swing space.” [Patch]
It’s Tuesday — Rain starting in the afternoon. High of 47 and low of 34. Sunrise at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. [Weather.gov]
Alexandria Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022 — “As your family prepares their Thanksgiving plans, restaurants are taking pre-orders or dine-in reservations.” [Patch]
It’s Monday — Clear throughout the day. High of 48 and low of 33. Sunrise at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. [Weather.gov]
Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place this weekend:
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
Harbor Link Breaks Ground in Alexandria on New Infrastructure — “Harbor Link Holdings LLC, a Maryland based company and a leader in telecommunications infrastructure, announces it has begun construction on a new fiber optic infrastructure build connecting Alexandria to Ashburn, Virginia.” [Maryville Forum]
It’s Friday — Rain throughout the day. High of 73 and low of 60. Sunrise at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. [Weather.gov]
Witnesses Sought In Alexandria Crash Killing Motorcyclist — “Alexandria Police continue to seek information on an October crash at a Braddock Road intersection in Alexandria.” [Patch]
It’s Thursday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 65 and low of 47. Sunrise at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. [Weather.gov]
Alexandria Film Festival 2022 Features Virtual, In Person Events — “The 16th annual Alexandria Film Festival will feature over 50 films, including premieres, regional films and meet the filmmaker events.” [Patch]
It’s Wednesday — Clear throughout the day. High of 56 and low of 40. Sunrise at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. [Weather.gov]
(Updated 2 p.m.) SCAN of Northern Virginia Raises $200,000+ in a Single Night — “At its annual gala on October 28, SCAN of Northern Virginia hosted its return to in-person fundraising, Toast to Hope: A Night of Childhood Magic, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington.” [Zebra]
It’s Tuesday — Clear throughout the day. High of 60 and low of 45. Sunrise at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. [Weather.gov]
Five Sentenced in Virginia Fentanyl Ring — “The fifth member of a narcotics ring that sold counterfeit Fentanyl pills in Northern Virginia was sentenced Thursday to eight years in prison.” [ABC8]
It’s Monday — Clear throughout the day. High of 72 and low of 59. Sunrise at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. [Weather.gov]
Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place this weekend:
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
MS-13 Members Sentenced For Killings Of Falls Church, Alexandria Teens — “Five MS-13 members were sentenced to life in prison for their roles in the killings and kidnappings of two Northern Virginia teens.” [Patch]
It’s Friday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 69 and low of 50. Sunrise at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:06 pm. [Weather.gov]
