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Notes: Celebrate Pride in the West End on June 20

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ALXWEBA - West End Business Association will Celebrate Pride In The West End on June 20 (via ALXWEBA)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 64 degrees. East wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible. Scattered showers tonight, mainly before 11 p.m. Patchy fog after 9 p.m. Otherwise, it is cloudy, with a low of around 59 degrees. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Notes: Local pets to compete for ‘Animal of the Year’ title in Alexandria

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Alexandria's Next Animal Star: AWLA Launches 2026 Calendar Contest (via AWLA)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

🌥️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71 degrees. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Showers tonight. Low around 56 degrees. South wind around 8 mph, becoming east after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.

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City seeks public input on proposed King Street changes near Alexandria City High School

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City to Host Open House on Access and Safety Improvements on King Street near the Alexandria City High School (via City of Alexandria)

The City of Alexandria wants to hear from you about proposed safety improvements near Alexandria City High School on King Street. They’re hosting an open house on June 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria at 3330 King St.

The Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is leading this effort to enhance safety and improve traffic flow in front of the school. Residents will have a chance to learn about current conditions and proposed changes and share their thoughts with the project team.

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Notes: Alexandria to welcome Tall Ships for America’s 250th birthday

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Visitors climb aboard a Tall Ship. (via Sail250® Virginia)

Good Monday morning, Alexandria!

🌥️ Today’s weather: Scattered sprinkles before 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 54 degrees. Calm wind.

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Notes: Alexandria students to rock Vans Warped Tour stage

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Vans Warped Tour. (Via School of Rock)

Good Sunday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 74 degrees. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Isolated showers tonight before 4 a.m., then isolated showers after 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55 degrees. Light north wind. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Notes: Alexandria facility leads Virginia in stroke rehabilitation care

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Alexandria’s Udeme Ekong, director of nursing, and Jennifer Patrick, administrator, with specialty programming team members Valerie Lowman and Sarah Lally (contributed photo)

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 69 degrees. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 50 degrees. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

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Notes: Alexandria secures $1.08 million for workforce housing near INOVA campus

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Seminary Road (via Housing Alexandria)

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m.. High near 70 degrees. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.

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Notes: Seminary Road Project to offer 31 affordable townhomes, with screening form now available for interested applicants

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Seminary Road (via Housing Alexandria)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers, mainly before noon. High near 61 degrees. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%—new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Tonight – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 a.m., then isolated showers between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. Patchy fog after 9 p.m. Low around 56 degrees. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.

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Notes: Alexandria seeks public input on economic future through post-summit survey

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Alexandria Economic Summit on May 8, 2025 (Staff photo by Ryan Belmore)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

🌧️ Today’s weather: Increasing clouds, with a high near 73 degrees. North wind 3 to 6 mph. A chance of showers tonight, mainly after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56 degrees. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Notes: Alexandria museums to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer

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Alexandria Black History Museum (image via City of Alexandria)

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90 degrees. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.

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