Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and potential thunderstorms before 10 a.m, followed by scattered showers and patchy fog until 3 p.m. Cloudy conditions with a high near 62, with southeast winds shifting to northeast in the afternoon. Precipitation chances at 70% and rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. For Monday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms will occur before 8 p.m., followed by showers from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., with a low around 49. Northeast winds at 5 to 7 mph, with 80% precipitation chances and new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch.
🚨 You need to know
After over twenty years of working in Alexandria restaurants, Alexandria Living Magazine reported that Tara Hopkins is launching her own restaurant where Faccia Luna was.
Frankie’s Kitchen and Cocktail Bar is a new bar with pizza and cocktails at 823 S Washington Street scheduled to open on Wednesday, April 3.
Alexandria Living Magazine reported that Hopkins and her husband had always wanted to open their own restaurant, and the timing worked when the broker for Faccia Luna reached out.
While an argument could be made that Alexandria has too many pizza places, an ALXnow poll back in 2024 found that most respondents said there’s not enough good pizza in the city.
Image via Frankie’s Kitchen & Cocktail Bar/Instagram
📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 29, 2024.
- Notes: Cash-strapped Metro selling off property in Eisenhower neighborhood (3591 views)
- Hard Times on King Street could temporarily close to undergo extensive internal renovations (1831 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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 (February 2024).
Largest homes sold
- 1207 Janneys Ln — Taylor Run — $2,410,000 (5 beds | 4.5 baths | 5,404 sq. ft.)
- 1401 N Pickett St — Seminary Hill — $1,175,000 (7 beds | 5.5 baths | 5,385 sq. ft.)
- 2 Swifts Alley — Old Town — $3,400,000 (4 beds | 4.5 baths | 5,312 sq. ft.)
Smallest homes sold*
- 3311 Carolina Place — Beverly Hills — $965,000 (2 beds | 3 baths | 1,688 sq. ft.)
- 203 S Royal St — Old Town — $1,510,203 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,700 sq. ft.)
- 1207 N Royal St Unit 607 — Old Town — $1,840,000 (2 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,730 sq. ft.)
*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Rain is probable before noon with patchy fog clearing by 10am, followed by cloudy skies and a high of around 53°F. Expect north winds of 7-14 mph, gusting up to 21 mph, and a 60% chance of precipitation, potentially accumulating between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Gradual clearing will occur during Thursday night, with lows around 38°F and northwest winds of 9-14 mph, gusting up to 21 mph.
🚨 You need to know
As a coda to the Potomac Yard arena saga — a deal that officially died yesterday — Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced yesterday that a new deal would keep the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals in downtown D.C. until 2050.
Under the new arrangement, D.C. would spend $515 million to help modernize the arena in exchange for a new 25-year lease. Even after publicly spurning D.C. with the Alexandria move, Leonsis still got a host of provisions from D.C., including an expansion into the Gallery Place retail center, management of the Mystics home arena in Southeast D.C., and parking at city-owned buildings for Monumental employees.
That deal is still pending approval by the D.C. Council, lest anyone jump the gun again on saying the new arrangement is set in stone.
That deal also comes just days after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb said the Potomac Yard move would breach Monumental Sports and Entertainment’s legal obligations from their 2007 public bond financing. A spokesperson from Monumental told ALXnow they “fundamentally disagree with the Attorney General’s opinions,” but it’s a moot point now.
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 27, 2024.
- BREAKING: Alexandria ends negotiations for Potomac Yard arena (8830 views)
- Alexandria to declare local holiday for boring machine (2720 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Have you been searching for a sweet furry companion?
Meet Toby, a 5-year-old tabby who is the definition of sweet and available for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Though Toby is very sweet, he is a bit uncertain of new surroundings, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
His friends at the shelter had this to say:
Typically, he’s hiding away under his blanket fort where he feels safe and secure.
He needs to find a person who understands he will need some time and space to feel comfortable in his new home. He likes visitors who come in slowly and speak softly.
Toby really likes crunchy Temptation treats and will quickly gobble them up if offered.
He’s been waiting for the perfect forever home and would be a great addition to any family!
Ready to meet Toby? Be sure to read his entire profile and email [email protected] or call 703-746-4774 to start the adoption process.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect rain in the morning followed by possible thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, with chances of rain and thunderstorms persisting after 3pm. There will also be patchy fog with a high near 54°F and southeast winds around 6 mph. Precipitation chance stands at 80% with new rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch. For Wednesday night, there is a 50% chance of rain, patchy fog before 7pm and after 8pm, a cloudy atmosphere, a low temperature around 47°F, and light, variable winds.
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Children’s goods boutique Little Birdies is now open in Old Town, Alexandria Living Magazine first reported.
The store is at 103 S. St. Asaph Street, next to Josephine and Bluemercury.
The store features an array of goods from linens to candleware and home decor with a child focus in mind, as well as children’s clothing.
Photo via Little Birdies Boutique/Instagram
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 26, 2024.
- Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas says Monumental Sports owner Ted Leonsis can fund the $2 billion Potomac Yard arena project (2433 views)
- New Italian restaurant coming to Old Town North next to Trader Joe’s (2018 views)
- Notes: Del Ray bakery features the viral ‘Crookie’ croissant-cookie hybrid (1491 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 7:30 pm: The Zombies: Different Game Tour
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 56 and an east wind around 6 mph. On Tuesday night, there’s a 30% chance of rain mainly after 2am, featuring lows around 44 and a southeast wind at 5 to 7 mph.
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If you haven’t seen it before, brace yourself: a “crookie” is a cross between a croissant and a cookie. It’s a creation that started in Paris but has since gone viral and Northern Virginia Magazine reported that at least one Alexandria bakery has it.
Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery at 1508 Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray has the Franco-Frankensteinian pastry, but before you start rushing out the door — only on Saturdays and Sundays.
“If you haven’t tried our viral #Crookie (warm gooey chocolate chip cookie + buttery, flaky croissant) – what are you waiting for??” the bakery said on Facebook. “Available Saturdays & Sundays at our Alexandria Location only.”
Northern Virginia Magazine reported the creation can also be found at Roggenart in Arlington, Shilla Bakery & Cafe in McLean, and Môtier in Clifton,
Photo via Junction Bistro, Bar and Bakery/Facebook
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 25, 2024.
- Notes: Alexandria Mayor expresses disappointment with backroom plan to merge Potomac Yard arena and casino (6715 views)
- Alexandria streamlining and improving King Street pedestrian zone planning (1337 views)
- Alexandria City Public Schools redistricting plans could axe controversial school placement regulation (938 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of around 53 degrees, with a northeast wind of 6 to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Rain will arrive on Friday night, primarily after 11pm, accompanied by patchy fog developing after 2am. Nighttime lows will be around 46 degrees, with a southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph. There is a 100% chance of precipitation, with anticipated rainfall between half an inch to three quarters of an inch.
🚨 You need to know
The City of Alexandria’s population dipped during the Covid pandemic, and Patch reported earlier this week that the city hasn’t quite recovered to its pre-Covid population count.
Between 2020 and 2023, Alexandria’s population has cumulatively declined by a total of 4,234 people according to U.S. census data. Over the last year, the city’s seen some population growth — increasing by 185.
The city’s population was 159,139 before the pandemic. In 2023, it’s 155,230 — up from 155,045 last year.
📈 Thursday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 21, 2024.
- Notes: As Potomac Yard arena debates continue in Virginia, Leonsis might be starting talks with Maryland (1597 views)
- Northern Virginia state legislators criticize Gov. Youngkin’s handling of Potomac Yard arena (1467 views)
- Newly renovated ‘Piece Out Del Ray’ pizza parlor reopening in April (727 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today and this weekend in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 10:00 am Friday: Encore Stage & Studio’s Holiday Mini-Camp & Play in a Day – 101 Dalmatians
- 8:00 pm Saturday: Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary
- 8:00 pm Saturday: Jackie and The Treehorns & Ammonite @ Galactic Panther
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (February 2024).
Most expensive townhouses sold
- 711 S Union St — Old Town — $1,880,000 (3 beds | 4.5 baths | 2,800 sq. ft.)
- 223 Princess St — Old Town — $1,676,500 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 2,140 sq. ft.)
- 2308 Main Line Blvd — Potomac Yard — $1,665,000 (5 beds | 4.5 baths | 4,112 sq. ft.)
Least expensive townhouses sold*
- 489 N Armistead St Unit T2 — Lincolnia Hills — $208,000 (1 beds | 1 baths | 818 sq. ft.)
- 1507 A N Van Dorn St Unit 1507A — Seminary Hill — $440,000 (2 beds | 1.5 baths | 1,060 sq. ft.)
- 704 A W Glebe Rd W Unit A — Beverly Hills — $520,000 (3 beds | 1.5 baths | 1,513 sq. ft.)
*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high of around 51 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 9 to 13 mph, and gusts up to 22 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low temperature of about 32 degrees and a northeast wind at 5 to 8 mph.
🚨 You need to know
With the Potomac Yard arena deal on life support, Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis has met with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to discuss bringing the teams to Maryland, The Baltimore Banner reported.
The arena proposal stalled in the Virginia Senate. The Virginia General Assembly finished its legislative session without approving Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s tax cuts or plans for the arena. The Washington Post reported that Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), chairwoman of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, told Youngkin she’s still opposed to the project.
The Washington Post said Youngkin could still try to revive the arena proposal by sending down a budget amendment or stand-alone bill to the General Assembly in April, possibly bypassing the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.
The Baltimore Banner, meanwhile, said there’s no confirmation of any plans to bring the Potomac Yard arena to Maryland, but it could provide Leonsis leverage for negotiations with Virginia and D.C.
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 20, 2024.
- Alexandria Police arrest homicide suspect in Old Town after pursuit and three-hour search early Wednesday morning (1566 views)
- Alexandria nonprofit gets $2 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott (1076 views)
- Notes: Philadelphia bus stop shooting suspect arrested in Potomac Yard (778 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Looking to fall in love? Ready for your heart to melt?
Meet Jack, aka Colby Jack, a 3-year-old dog up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. This guy is searching for a forever family!
Jack is very smart and clicker trained. He knows commands like paw and sit, and capable of learning so much more, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
“He is a playful, energetic guy who would do best with a companion who can take him on walks or play with him in the yard,” said Shackelford. “Jack loves to play with busy boxes and other inexpensive food puzzles.”
Some of his favorite things are empty egg cartons filled with peanut butter and towels rolled up with treats! It’s the simple things he really loves.
Jack would make a lovely addition to any family. He is heartworm positive, but is already in treatment!
Is Jack that special furry companion you’ve been searching for? Read his entire profile to learn more and to start the adoption process email [email protected] or call 703-746-4774
