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Notes: City of Alexandria launches new group addressing West End apartment living conditions

Published January 23, 2025 at 10:00AM | Updated January 23, 2025 at 12:25PM

Mason at Van Dorn apartments at 140 S. Van Dorn Street (via Mason at Van Dorn/Facebook)

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high temperature close to 33 degrees and a gentle southward wind around 5 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, maintaining a low temperature near 17 degrees, accompanied by a light and variable wind.

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Notes: New Virginia Tech campus opens in Potomac Yard

By ALXnow.com

Published January 22, 2025 at 9:55AM

Student at new Virginia Tech Innovation Campus (photo via Virginia Tech News/Instagram)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny conditions and a high of about 21 degrees, but be prepared for wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph will become lighter in the afternoon. The night will see partly cloudy skies and a low around 12 degrees, accompanied by calm winds.

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Notes: Cold weather advisory issued for sub-zero wind chill in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

Published January 21, 2025 at 9:55AM

A train arrives at the King St-Old Town Metro station, Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

❄️ Today’s weather: Flurries may occur after 10am, accompanied by cloudy skies and a high near 23, with a northwest wind at 3 to 7 mph. On Tuesday night, there is a slight chance of snow showers before midnight, followed by gradual clearing, a low around 9, and wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest winds will increase to 5-10 mph in the evening, and the chance of precipitation is 20%.

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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

Published January 17, 2025 at 2:45PM

Alexandria firefighters the day after a fire at 103 S. St. Asaph Street on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Another busy week in Alexandria!

One of the biggest stories was the identification of the cause of a fire that shut down three Old Town stores in November.

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Notes: More snow inbound for Alexandria this weekend

By ALXnow.com

Published January 17, 2025 at 10:00AM

Walking at Fort Ward Park, Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high near 40 degrees, with west winds at 5 to 8 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Come Friday night, clouds will increase, bringing a low around 30 degrees, accompanied by a south wind at 5 to 8 mph.

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Holmes the rabbit is up for adoption

By ALXnow.com

Published January 16, 2025 at 12:00PM

Holmes

Meet Holmes, a black and white shorthaired rabbit in need of a forever home!

This adorable guy has been up for adoption since August through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

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Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Alexandria (December 2024)

By ALXnow.com

Published January 16, 2025 at 10:30AM

209 Jefferson St

Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expe nsive townhouses sold last month (December 2024).

Most expensive townhouses sold

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Alexandria Police Lieutenant honored in MLK celebration for charity work

By ALXnow.com

Published January 16, 2025 at 10:05AM

APD Captain Jerry Newcomb, Assistant Chief Raul Pedroso, Lieutenant Marcus Downey, and Captain Courtney Ballantine (photo courtesy Alexandria Police Department))

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

🌨️ Today’s weather: Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then scattered sprinkles and flurries after 4 p.m.

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Notes: Business dedicated to teaching kids to cook offering free cupcake decorating at Franconia opening this weekend

By ALXnow.com

Published January 15, 2025 at 9:45AM

Cupcake decorating (photo via Tiny Chefs/Facebook)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny conditions and a high of around 31 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind of 14 to 16 mph and gusts reaching 31 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 17 degrees. The northwest wind will decrease to 5 to 10 mph and shift to light west after midnight, with potential gusts up to 18 mph.

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Notes: Alexandria-based ‘Five Guys’ ranked most expensive fast food burger

By ALXnow.com

Published January 14, 2025 at 10:05AM

Burgers, fries and drinks from Five Guys (via Facebook)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

❄️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered flurries later this afternoon, followed by sunny conditions and a high near 32 degrees. West winds will range from 8 to 11 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. Tonight, flurries will clear up before 9pm and give way to a mostly clear sky, with temperatures dropping to around 19 degrees. The northwest wind will persist at 13 to 15 mph, while gusts may reach 30 mph.

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Notes: Alexandria resident arrested for alleged sexual contact with Arlington student

By ALXnow.com

Published January 13, 2025 at 9:55AM | Updated January 13, 2025 at 1:39PM

Booking photograph of Timothy McGhee, via ACPD, over a file image of Washington-Liberty HS

Good Monday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching near 40 degrees, accompanied by a calm wind turning westward at around 5 mph. As night falls, skies will become mostly clear and temperatures will drop to around 20 degrees, with a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph.