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City to unveil new Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project designs at public meetings

Published May 2, 2025 at 12:30PM

A rendering of a fully built-out Point Lumley Park along the Alexandria waterfront in Old Town (via City of Alexandria)

City officials are preparing to showcase updated designs for the ongoing Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project at a series of public meetings scheduled throughout May and June.

Residents will have multiple opportunities to view and learn about the latest plans for protecting key areas, including Point Lumley Park, Waterfront Park, and the King Street waterfront area, starting with a presentation to the Board of Architectural Review on May 7th.

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Notes: Titan Student Art Exhibition opens today at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

By ALXnow.com

Published May 2, 2025 at 8:00AM | Updated May 2, 2025 at 9:55AM

Alexandria City High School Titan Student Art Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

🌥️ Today’s weather: Isolated showers before 8 a.m., then scattered showers after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87 degrees. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight – Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then isolated showers between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. South wind 5 to 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

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

By ALXnow.com

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.