Author: ALXnow.com

Fairfax Teacher Gets Rent Hike Surprise — “Then she opened up her lease renewal and gasped. [Rent] went up. By 25 percent. For an unfussy, one-bedroom apartment in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.” [Washington Post]

It’s Friday — Clear throughout the day. High of 63 and low of 40. Sunrise at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. [Weather.gov]

Reopened After Two Years, Can Vermilion Regain its Pre-Pandemic Reputation? — “Newly reopened, Vermilion lacks luster but shows great promise.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

It’s Thursday — Clear throughout the day. High of 57 and low of 36. Sunrise at 7:24 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. [Weather.gov]

Thanksgiving Food Drive — “Help Provide Baskets for 450 Families in City of Alexandria” [Zebra]

It’s Wednesday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 54 and low of 36. Sunrise at 7:23 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. [Weather.gov]

Virginia Police Departments Offering More Signing Bonuses to Attract Recruits — “Alexandria Police just posted new information that they are offering an up to $5,000 signing bonus for new officers.” [ABC7]

It’s Tuesday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 54 and low of 41. Sunrise at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. [Weather.gov]

75-Year-Old Alexandria Man Dies From Motorcycle Crash Injuries — “An Alexandria man died Thursday from injuries he received in an Oct. 3 motorcycle crash in the Groveton part of Fairfax County, police said.” [Patch]

It’s Monday — Possible light rain in the morning. High of 66 and low of 54. Sunrise at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. [Weather.gov]

Clean Water Act 50th Anniversary River Cleanup — “The Potomac Riverkeeper Network and Port City Brewing Company are teaming up to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Friday — Clear throughout the day. High of 65 and low of 48. Sunrise at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. [Weather.gov]

Alexandria Gets Its (Maybe) First By-The-Slice Pizza Shop — “There’s a first time for everything, even in 273-year-old Alexandria…” [Washington Business Journal]

Cracking Down on Cut-Through Traffic is Getting Easier in Fairfax County — “Mitigating cut-through traffic in residential areas may be a little simpler.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

Trial Begins for Analyst who was Source for Trump Dossier — “The allegations were aired in opening statements in the jury trial of Igor Danchenko, who is indicted on five counts of making false statements to the FBI, in the U.S. District Court in Alexandria.” [ABC13]

Collective Bargaining Discussion Continues in Fairfax — “An IAFF union is holding an election for representation to be the collective bargaining representative for negotiations with the county.” [Patch]

Pumpkin Prices In Alexandria — “Finding the best fall pumpkin around Alexandria could come at an increased cost this year. But one option is a sale to support charities.” [Patch]

It’s Tuesday — Clear throughout the day. High of 70 and low of 48. Sunrise at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. [Weather.gov]

ICE Raids Alexandria Homes of Suspected MS-13 Gang Members — “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactical teams raided several homes in Alexandria, Va., area this week in an operation targeting suspected members of the El Salvador-based street gang MS-13.” [Washington Post]

Old Town North Hosts Chalk Walk — “The chalk walk combines art and exercise in Alexandria’s new Arts District.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]