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.
Torpedo Factory Picks New Artists — “15 new artists will have studios at the Torpedo Factory this fall.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
It’s Thursday — Humid throughout the day. High of 95 and low of 76. Sunrise at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. [Weather.gov]
Alexandria Aces Co-Founder Discusses Team’s Big Win — “Exciting sports history came forward for the City of Alexandria this past Saturday, July 30, as our hometown team, the Alexandria Aces, won the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League’s 2022 League Championship Series…” [Patch]
It’s Wednesday — Humid throughout the day. High of 90 and low of 71. Sunrise at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. [Weather.gov]
Quander Family Member Opening New Restaurant 1799 Prime In Alexandria — “A new steakhouse owned by a descendant of the Quander family is coming to Old Town Alexandria during the first week of August.” [Patch]
It’s Tuesday — Humid throughout the day. High of 89 and low of 75. Sunrise at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. [Weather.gov]
Fox 5 Tours Alexandria — “This week’s FOX 5 ZIP TRIP takes us to Alexandria! Enjoy small-town charm and big-city amenities in this historic city located just south of the nation’s capital!” [Fox 5]
It’s Monday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 86 and low of 72. Sunrise at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. [Weather.gov]
Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
Skincare Service Opening on King Street — “Heyday, a skincare shop providing personalized facials, is opening an Alexandria location amid expansion plans around the U.S.” [Patch]
It’s Friday — Rain in the evening and overnight. High of 84 and low of 74. Sunrise at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. [Weather.gov]
Alexandria’s Connection to World’s Largest Aircraft — “Beneath a clear sky in mid-June, 1915, a newly built hydro-aeroplane’ named Clare slipped out of its shed on the foot of Duke street and into the Potomac River.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
It’s Thursday — Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 88 and low of 76. Sunrise at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. [Weather.gov]
Armed Man Stopped at National Airport — “A Transportation Security Administration officer at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) stopped an Alexandria Va. man from bringing a loaded handgun on his flight Monday, a TSA press release said.” [ABC7]
It’s Wednesday — Rain in the morning. High of 84 and low of 73. Sunrise at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. [Weather.gov]
(Updated 11:40 a.m.) Comcast Opens New Xfinity Store — “Comcast today announced the opening of a new Xfinity store located in the Shoppes of Foxchase at 4609 Duke Street…” [PR Newswire]
It’s Tuesday — Rain starting in the afternoon. High of 81 and low of 74. Sunrise at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. [Weather.gov]
Inova Alexandria Celebrates 150th Anniversary — ” This year marks the hospital’s 150th anniversary, which the City of Alexandria is celebrating with an exhibit in partnership with the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum called ‘Alexandria Hospital: Women Mobilize the Community.'” [Alexandria Times]
It’s Monday — Rain in the afternoon and evening. High of 88 and low of 77. Sunrise at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. [Weather.gov]
Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
