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Notes: DASH unveils new look with updated logos and mascot

Published April 18, 2025 at 8:00AM

New DASH Mascot (via DASH)

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Increasing clouds, with a high near 78 degrees. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. It will be partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 63 degrees. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. There will be increasing clouds on Saturday, with a high near 86 degrees. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: School Redistricting should aim to minimize disruption on students, staff

By ALXnow.com

Published April 18, 2025 at 5:00AM | Updated April 21, 2025 at 1:01PM

Citing potential plans to move a small number of students from the newly rebuilt Douglas MacArthur Elementary – a school with projected capacity – into a school slated for swing space, a group of “Scroggins Triangle” parents contends in the following letter to the editor that minimizing student upheaval should be prioritized in the current ACPS redistricting process.

The letter is in response to our ongoing coverage of the ACPS redistricting efforts and process.

News

Notes: Future of Alexandria’s City Hall and Market Square takes center stage at tonight’s BAR meeting

By ALXnow.com

Published April 16, 2025 at 7:30AM

Concept of the Alexandria City Hall modernization, March 2025 (via City of Alexandria)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61 degrees. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. It will be mostly clear tonight, with a low around 39 degrees. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. It will be sunny, with a high near 66 degrees on Thursday. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

News

Notes: Josephine, Atlas Brew Works, Andy’s Pizza among RAMMY nominees

By ALXnow.com

Published April 15, 2025 at 8:00AM

Dinner at Josephine's (image via Rey Lopez/Leading DC/Josephine's)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: There is a chance of showers, mainly before 11 a.m. It will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 67 degrees. The wind will be windy, with a west wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. It will be partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 45 degrees. The west wind will be 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

News

Notes: Architectural gems of Alexandria spotlighted in spring walking tours

By ALXnow.com

Published April 13, 2025 at 8:18AM | Updated April 14, 2025 at 7:22AM

Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour (via Visit Alexandria)

Good Sunday morning, Alexandria!

🌧️ Today’s weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 63 degrees. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Increasing clouds tonight, with a low around 47 degrees. Calm wind. Monday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 73 degrees. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

News

JUST IN: Police say suspect in Old Town deli robbery has been safely apprehended

By ALXnow.com

Published April 12, 2025 at 1:41PM | Updated April 12, 2025 at 2:25PM

The suspect, Dexter Brown, wanted in connection with the commercial robbery that occurred yesterday in the 1300 block of King Street has been located and is in police custody. (via APD)

The Alexandria Police Department announced on Saturday (April 12) that the suspect wanted for Friday’s armed robbery of the Stage Door Deli (1324 King Street) in Old Town has been safely apprehended.

According to APD:

News

Notes: Mayor Alyia Gaskins reflects on first 100 days

By ALXnow.com

Published April 12, 2025 at 7:30AM

Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins in Council Chambers, April 8, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Saturday morning, Alexandria!

🌧️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, mainly after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 54 degrees. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Tonight, there will be scattered showers, mainly before 8 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. It will be mostly sunny on Sunday, with a high near 63 degrees—northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Listing of the Day: 510 Wolfe Street

By ALXnow.com

Published April 10, 2025 at 5:00PM

Noteworthy: Iconic Estate Property

Now available for the first time in 40 years is an iconic estate property, the largest, most distinguished home in coveted Old Town, Alexandria!

News

Notes: West End Business Association to host ‘Coffee & Collaboration’, a small business meetup

By ALXnow.com

Published April 10, 2025 at 8:00AM

West End Business Association (WEBA) April Coffee & Collaboration at Beeliner Diner (via WEBA)

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

🌧️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 58 degrees. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Showers tonight, mainly after 8 p.m. The low is around 48 degrees. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%—new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. There will be showers on Friday. The high is near 57 degrees. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.

News

Notes: Today is the day to support your favorite local nonprofits

By ALXnow.com

Published April 9, 2025 at 8:00AM | Updated April 9, 2025 at 8:52AM

Spring2ACTion returns. (via ACT for Alexandria)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunshine and a high around 55 degrees, with light winds shifting to southwest at approximately 6 mph in the afternoon. Clouds will increase during Wednesday night, along with a low temperature of about 42 degrees. There is a slight chance of showers after 2 am, with a 20% probability of precipitation. The south wind will maintain a speed of around 6 mph.

News

Notes: Holy Cow’s new “Great 8” burger celebrates Alex Ovechkin’s historic achievement

By ALXnow.com

Published April 8, 2025 at 8:00AM

Burger of the Moment at Holy Cow honors Alex Ovechkin. (via Holy Cow)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high of 47 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at 15 mph and gusts reaching up to 29 mph. On Tuesday night, the sky will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 30 degrees, and the northwest wind will range from 5 to 11 mph. Wednesday will be sunny, with a high near 55 degrees. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around six mph in the afternoon.