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Notes: Founding Farmers Alexandria offering a year of free coffee to first 100 guests on opening day

Published March 5, 2025 at 8:00AM

Breakfast at Founding Farmers (image via Founding Farmers/Facebook)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today's weather: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. The high is near 68 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible. Tonight there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43 degrees.

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Notes: Port City Brewing Company braces for impact of new tariffs

By ALXnow.com

Published March 4, 2025 at 8:00AM | Updated March 4, 2025 at 8:30AM

Port City Brewing Company's Optimal Wit (image via Port City/Facebook)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

🌤️ Today's weather: Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 62 degrees. Expect increasing clouds tonight, with a low of around 51 degrees. There's a chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm tomorrow, with a high near 64 degrees.

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Interview: A conversation with Tom Rush ahead of his show with Jeff Daniels at The Birchmere

By ALXnow.com

Published March 4, 2025 at 5:00AM

Tom Rush performing at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Photo credit: Rick Farrell / What'sUpNewp

By Ken Abrams, special to ALXnow

Folk legend Tom Rush continues to forge ahead. The 84-year-old singer-songwriter, who got his start playing at Harvard University in 1961, will bring his catalog of songs and stories to The Birchmere on Saturday, April 5. At an age when most folks are comfortably retired, Rush remains active, recording a new album last year, playing dozens of live shows annually, and even hosting a regular weekly webcast, Rockport Sundays.

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Become an Alexandria insider: Join ALXnow Press Club

By ALXnow.com

Published March 4, 2025 at 4:00AM

ALXnow is excited to announce the launch of the ALXnow Press Club, a new membership program designed to foster a deeper connection between the publication and its readers while supporting robust local journalism in Alexandria.

This initiative follows ALXnow’s welcoming of Ryan Belmore as its new publisher. Belmore, an experienced news publisher and active community member, brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to community-driven journalism. He envisions a future where ALXnow continues to be the go-to source for local news, expanding its coverage, adding diverse voices, and facilitating deeper connections between residents and their city.

Listing of the Day: 400 Madison Street #1704

By ALXnow.com

Published March 3, 2025 at 5:00PM

Noteworthy: Panoramic views of Alexandria/D.C./Water/Sunrise/Sunsets from 775 SqFt balcony!

Unparalleled views and endless possibilities! This rare 17th-floor unit offers 1,300 sq. ft. of living space with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a breathtaking wrap-around balcony of 775 sq. ft. showcasing panoramic views of sunrise and sunsets, the Masonic Temple, The Capitol, and the Potomac River.

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Notes: National Park Service predicts peak cherry blossom bloom dates for next month

By ALXnow.com

Published February 28, 2025 at 9:30AM

Cherry blossoms in Del Ray (Staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high temperature of about 54 degrees, with a northwest wind at 10 to 15 mph transitioning to a southwest wind in the afternoon. Be prepared for potential wind gusts reaching up to 25 mph. For Friday night, anticipate increasing clouds and a low temperature of around 44 degrees, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 9 to 13 mph.

Listing of the Day: 601 N. Fairfax Street #407

By ALXnow.com

Published February 27, 2025 at 5:00PM

Noteworthy: River Views

Welcome to #407 at The Oronoco, an exquisite 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom condominium located in the heart of Old Town. This luxurious 2,427-square-foot residence offers an unparalleled living experience in one of the area’s most coveted properties.

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Smallest and largest homes sold in Alexandria (January 2025)

By ALXnow.com

Published February 27, 2025 at 12:05PM

3337 King St

Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (January 2025).

Largest homes sold

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Notes: GoFundMe raises support for Del Ray restaurant worker who lost home in fire

By ALXnow.com

Published February 27, 2025 at 9:55AM

DRPA's GoFundMe for Renee Watts (image via GoFundMe)

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Showers likely before noon and cloudy all day with a high near 71. Sunny and gusty tomorrow.

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New publisher tapped to operate ALXnow

By ALXnow.com

Published February 25, 2025 at 1:00PM

ALXnow is getting a new publisher.

Ryan Belmore, an award-winning news publisher, editor, and journalist, will be taking over as ALXnow publisher on March 1, under an innovative operating agreement with Arlington-based Local News Now LLC.

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Notes: Alexandria City Council approves new restrictions for short-term rentals like Airbnb

By ALXnow.com

Published February 25, 2025 at 10:05AM | Updated February 25, 2025 at 1:11PM

An Airbnb rental in Old Town, Alexandria. (Photo via Boyd Walker)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect clouds to dissipate, revealing mostly sunny skies with a high near 62. A calm wind will transition to a northwest breeze at 5-8 mph in the afternoon. On Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low temperature around 38 and a steady northwest wind at about 6 mph.