Author: ALXnow.com

Lena’s Oasis Closing as Outdoor Dining Program Ends — “Diners can experience Lena’s Oasis until it closes when Alexandria shifts from its temporary outdoor dining program.” [Patch]

It’s Wednesday — Clear throughout the day. High of 78 and low of 60. Sunrise at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. [Weather.gov]

Pride of Baltimore docking in Alexandria next month — “The Pride of Baltimore II will dock in Alexandria this fall.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Tuesday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 78 and low of 67. Sunrise at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. [Weather.gov]

Alexandria bakery’s royal connection — “Queen Elizabeth II’s visits to the D.C. region throughout her long life were always showstoppers, but it was her first visit to the area — as a princess in 1951 — that became the claim to fame for one Alexandria bakery.” [Washington Business Journal]

It’s Monday — Rain starting in the afternoon. High of 82 and low of 72. Sunrise at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. [Weather.gov]

Local leaders react to Queen Elizabeth II’s death — “Now state and local leaders are remembering the monarch, who died today at age 96.” [ARLnow]

It’s Friday — Clear throughout the day. High of 79 and low of 64. Sunrise at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. [Weather.gov]

Homework survives at ACPS… for now — “Citing a lack of teacher input and a less than ‘ideal time,’ the lengthy discussion concluded by tabling the overall proposal, including a section that would have eradicated the function of homework in the classroom.” [Theogony]

It’s Thursday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 78 and low of 67. Sunrise at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. [Weather.gov]

Wakefield student on scooter killed by SUV driver in Alexandria — “A Wakefield High School junior has died in the hospital after being struck by a driver while riding a scooter.” [ARLnow]

It’s Wednesday — Overcast throughout the day. High of 76 and low of 69. Sunrise at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. [Weather.gov]

DASH Overhaul: One year later — “The New Dash Network turns 1 year old TODAY! We’re giving away some cool DASH gear to celebrate! Tell us about your favorite trip or route with a photo of your bus stop or destination.” [Twitter]

It’s Tuesday — Rain in the morning and afternoon. High of 79 and low of 71. Sunrise at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. [Weather.gov]

What’s Open, Closed For Labor Day 2022 In Alexandria — “As Labor Day weekend approaches, here are the holiday closures and events to know around Alexandria.” [Patch]

It’s Friday — Clear throughout the day. High of 84 and low of 67. Sunrise at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. [Weather.gov]

Alley Cat Gets Another Life — “We got an extension till the end of October 😻” [Facebook]

It’s Thursday — Clear throughout the day. High of 85 and low of 66. Sunrise at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. [Weather.gov]