Author: ALXnow.com

Spring plant sale returning — “On April 30, from 9 am to 2 pm, ten vendors from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and DC will gather to sell native plants, shrubs, and trees for sun or shade in the Church of St. Clement parking lot 1701 N. Quaker Lane.” [Zebra]

It’s Tuesday — Rain throughout the day. High of 60 and low of 48. Sunrise at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. [Weather.gov]

Sheriff’s Office assessors want to hear from locals — “A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) is conducting an assessment of the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services.” [Zebra]

It’s Monday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 56 and low of 37. Sunrise at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. [Weather.gov]

River Farm future in Fairfax looks bright — “Six months later, the darkest chapter in AHS’ century-long history seems to be over, and the future of River Farm is more hopeful for both the board and community.” [Alexandria Times]

It’s Friday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 66 and low of 44. Sunrise at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. [Weather.gov]

Cherry blossom season in bloom — “Check out local spots that are participating in the National Cherry Blossom Festival.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Thursday — Rain in the evening and overnight. High of 68 and low of 56. Sunrise at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. [Weather.gov]

Alexandria named top Gen Z destination — “Generation Z members are choosing Alexandria and Arlington over the District for their first apartments.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Wednesday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 57 and low of 36. Sunrise at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. [Weather.gov]

Old Town townhouse dubbed “hottest vacation rental” — “Tucked away on a quiet street in historic Alexandria, Virginia sits the Liberty House, a restored 162-year-old townhouse that was just dubbed the hottest vacation rental in the U.S.” [CNBC]

It’s Tuesday — Clear throughout the day. High of 45 and low of 25. Sunrise at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. [Weather.gov]

Historic Alexandria Surveys Museum-goers — “The staff at the Office of Historic Alexandria want to know how they can better support and engage residents in this year and beyond. To learn more, Alexandria’s museums are participating in a national survey of museum-goers sponsored by the American Alliance of Museums. This survey will provide data not only from Alexandria museum visitors, but also nationwide results for context.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

Gen Z Renters Like Alexandria — “Alexandria ranks nationally in a new study on the most sought-after places for young apartment renters.” [Patch]

RBG’s Art, Memorabilia at Auction — “The Potomack Company auction house in Old Town Alexandria was selected to host the auctions. The Justice’s modern art collection is scheduled for April 27, followed by a session on April 28 with decorative arts and memento lots from both her Supreme Court chambers and Watergate residence in Washington, D.C.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

Beware the Lottery Scam — “Officials with the Virginia Lottery are seeing an increase in reports of lottery scams, where scam artists try to convince people they have won a large prize. Lottery scams often target older people and have been known to wipe out victims’ retirement savings.” [Patch]