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Shape the News: ALXnow Press Club launches member feedback hours with Publisher

Published May 1, 2025 at 9:30AM

Less than two months after its debut, the ALXnow Press Club is rapidly building a dedicated following, attracting nearly 100 founding members and now adding even more exclusive engagement opportunities.

The membership program, created for loyal readers of ALXnow, is designed to provide enhanced access to local news and foster a closer connection between Alexandrians and the team delivering their daily updates.

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Notes: Dual actions in Alexandria today – rally planned for detained professor as rideshare drivers demand fair treatment

By ALXnow.com

Published May 1, 2025 at 8:10AM

Lyft. Credit: Lyft

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

🌥️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny skies with a high around 81 degrees and a southeast wind of 6 to 9 mph. Moving into Thursday night, there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low of around 67 degrees. The southeast wind will continue at 6 to 8 mph.

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Notes: Here’s your chance to work for the City of Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

Published April 30, 2025 at 8:00AM

Alexandria City Hall in Old Town in 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

☁️ Today’s weather: Expect the day to start off mostly cloudy before transitioning to sunny conditions and reaching a high of around 82°F. There will be a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. As for Wednesday night, the skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures dipping to around 60°F and a gentle breeze from the east.

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Notes: Second Street, South Royal Street, Slaters Lane among roads targeted for repaving this week

By ALXnow.com

Published April 28, 2025 at 8:15AM

Construction workers repave a street in Old Town Alexandria (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Good Monday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 79 degrees. Calm wind becoming south around six mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 54 degrees. South wind around seven mph. It will be sunny on Tuesday, with a high near 84 degrees. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Listing of the Day: 716 Upland Place

By ALXnow.com

Published April 25, 2025 at 5:00PM

Noteworthy: Updated/Charming Cape Cod, Level backyard, Floor plan perfection,builtins abound

Nestled on a beautifully landscaped knoll in the sought-after Glenmore neighborhood, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Cape Cod blends timeless charm with floor plan perfection in one of Alexandria City’s most desirable areas. Situated on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot, this home offers unbeatable proximity to the vibrant shops and restaurants of Old Town & Del Ray.

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ALXnow Press Club sees strong early momentum, welcomes 93 members

By ALXnow.com

Published April 25, 2025 at 9:30AM | Updated April 25, 2025 at 12:11PM

Launched just last month, the ALXnow Press Club is already building a strong community, attracting 93 founding members in its inaugural weeks. The exclusive membership program, designed for dedicated readers of ALXnow, offers enhanced access to local news and unique opportunities to connect with the team behind Alexandria’s go-to news source.

The Press Club aims to provide members with tools to “save time, learn more, and support local independent news,” offering a suite of benefits tailored to engaged Alexandrians.

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Notes: Water taxi service from Alexandria to Nationals Park resumes this week

By ALXnow.com

Published April 25, 2025 at 8:01AM | Updated April 25, 2025 at 9:47AM

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight – Showers are likely, and there’s a possibility of a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. South wind around nine mph. 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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Notes: Alexandria Police mentors take students from George Washington Middle School to Smithsonian African American Museum

By ALXnow.com

Published April 24, 2025 at 7:30AM

Alexandria Police Mentors Take Middle Schoolers on Museum Field Trip (via Alexandria PD)

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81 degrees. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 53 degrees. Southeast wind around six mph becoming calm in the evening. On Friday, expect a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 78 degrees. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Notes: Denim Day coming to Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

Published April 23, 2025 at 7:30AM | Updated April 23, 2025 at 9:22AM

Alexandria Celebrates Women will celebrate Del Ray Denim Day on April 30 (via Alexandria Celebrates Women)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77 degrees. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Mostly clear, tonight with a low around 53 degrees. Calm wind. Sunny on Thursday, with a high near 79 degrees. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

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Notes: Raise a glass for Scotland this Saturday at Alexandria Sister Cities’ Whisky Tasting event

By ALXnow.com

Published April 22, 2025 at 8:00AM

Raise a Glass to Culture and Camaraderie at the 2025 Alexandria Sister Cities’ Whisky Tasting Event (via City of Alexandria)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

🌤️ Today’s weather: A slight chance of showers before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80 degrees. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Mostly cloudy tonight, with a low around 57 degrees. Light north wind. Mostly sunny on Wednesday, with a high near 78 degrees. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

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Notes: PNC Alexandria Half Marathon set to draw thousands this weekend, to benefit local youth

By ALXnow.com

Published April 21, 2025 at 8:00AM

Runners in the PNC Parkway Classic (photo via PNC Parkway Classic/Facebook)

Good Monday morning, Alexandria!

🌦️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76 degrees. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Scattered showers tonight, mainly between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64 degrees. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 50%. Tuesday will be partly sunny, with a high near 82 degrees. West wind 5 to 7 mph.