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Good Sunday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 83 degrees. Calm wind becoming west around five mph in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59 degrees. Southeast wind around six mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is recognizing seasoned professionals with its new “40 Over 40” initiative, which spotlights individuals who are making waves in their industries and communities.
In an email to members, the Chamber ALX revealed the names of 40 honorees who are pushing boundaries, redefining success, and demonstrating exceptional leadership and innovation.
The PNC Alexandria Half Marathon‘s debut on April 27 brought nearly 5,800 participants to Old Town, raising over $20,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Alexandria.
This new event, which replaces the PNC Parkway Classic, included a half-marathon, 5K, and kids’ dash. Pacers Running organized the race, and PNC Bank was the main sponsor.
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Meet your new best friend, Molly – this week’s adoptable dog of the week!
Molly is an 8-year-old female mixed-breed available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce will honor local first responders and community leaders at its Community Champions Honors event on May 22.
Inova Health System is presenting the ceremony, which will take place at Belle Haven Country Club from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers, mainly before 5 p.m. High near 64 degrees. North wind 6 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. Scattered showers tonight, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49 degrees. Northwest wind around 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
The ALXnow Press Club, which kicked off in March, is seeing a surge in membership and offering more ways for people to get involved.
Nearly 100 founding members have already joined, allowing Alexandria residents to back independent journalism while getting special perks and content.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: A chance of showers after 2 p.m. Sunny during the morning, then cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 80 degrees. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 30%. A chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 p.m. Low around 58 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 80%.
Noteworthy: Beautifully renovated historic residence
Welcome to 230 N. St Asaph Street, a beautifully renovated historic residence in the heart of Old Town. This elegant home, built in 1880, seamlessly blends classic charm with modern sophistication. Upon entering, you are greeted by a vestibule entry that leads to an open main level floor plan. The high ceilings and herringbone wood floors create an inviting atmosphere, complemented by large windows that fill the rooms with natural light.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 76 degrees. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Isolated showers before 8 p.m., then isolated showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58 degrees. Light and variable wind. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
