This is the staff byline for ALXnow, used by editors and other full-time staff. Launched in October 2019, ALXnow is the place for the latest news, views and things to do around Alexandria, Virginia.
Papaya salad at Thanida Thai Restaurant (photo via Thanida Thai/Facebook)
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms possible after 2pm, mostly sunny, high near 91, and winds shifting from southwest to northwest at 5-8 mph. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before 8pm, with skies clearing to partly cloudy, low around 71, and calming west winds.
Lobster tail at Cousins Main Lobester (image via Cousins Main Lobster/Facebook)
It’s been another busy week in Alexandria.
In case you missed the Cousins Maine Lobster in Alexandria this week, by the way, you can catch it again at the Alexandria Greenstreet Gardens at 1721 W. Braddock Road near the Bradlee Shopping Center and Alexandria City High School on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
ACPS and State SOL pass rates for English writing (image via VDE)
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies with a high around 84 degrees and light, variable winds during the day. At night, it will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 61 degrees, as southeast winds at 5 mph become calm later in the evening.
Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Academic Building One (photo via Frank Fitterer/Virginia Tech)
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies with a high temperature near 80 degrees and a gentle northwest breeze of 3 to 6 mph. As night falls on Thursday, skies will be mostly clear with temperatures dipping to a cool 58 degrees, accompanied by calm winds.
Hazel, the tunnel boring machine for AlexRenew's RiverRenew Tunnel Project, is named after environmental activist Hazel Johnson. (staff photo by James Cullum)
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny skies with a high of about 78 degrees. Wednesday night remains mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 55 degrees.
Address:102 Prince Street Neighborhood: Old Town Type: 1 BR, 1 (+1 half) BA townhouse Listed: $1,485,000
Noteworthy: Exquisite garden and covered patio
It is no surprise this spectacular Captain’s Row residence has been featured in Southern Living magazine. If you are looking for a unique, fully renovated home in the heart of Old Town, look no further!
Entering the residence from the most recognized cobblestone street, a solid carved mahogany door welcomes you into a brick foyer, versatile living/entertainment space, and features a direct view into the enchanted garden. French doors lead to a covered porch and one of the most breathtaking open-air patios in town. Bathed in sunlight while fully surrounded by brick walls, this exquisitely hardscaped outdoor living space affords complete privacy from neighboring properties and the town beyond.
The main level features an elegant chef’s kitchen, and living room with gas fireplace and custom built-ins. The upper-level bedroom offers an en suite full bath with marble tile and designer details not to be missed. The loft provides the perfect office space with a reclaimed wood desk, full-size laundry, and ample closet storage. Quality of design and construction details from a complete 2017 renovation show throughout, including new double pane windows, beamed and coffered ceilings, gas lanterns, new flooring, smart storage solutions, and high-efficiency systems.
Enjoy the benefits of a luxury, low-maintenance lifestyle, and fee simple living with no condo or HOA fees. With easy access to National Airport, Amazon HQ2, D.C. and the allure of waterfront living it is easy to see why Alexandria was named the top 3 best small US cities by Conde Nast Traveler.
ACPS Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt speaks at the ribbon cutting for Alexandria City High School's Minnie Howard Campus, May 29, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny skies with a high of about 77 degrees and a northwest wind blowing at 8 to 11 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. Tuesday night remains mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 56 degrees, accompanied by a north wind at around 7 mph.
Alexandria City High School's Minnie Howard Campus (staff photo by James Cullum)
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and a potential thunderstorm after 2pm, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 84. A west wind at 6 to 8 mph and a 70% chance of precipitation is predicted, with rainfall less than a tenth of an inch, but possibly higher in thunderstorms. For Monday night, showers and a possible thunderstorm before 8pm, a low around 64, and a northwest wind around 10 mph. Precipitation chance is 60% and new rainfall amounts will be similar to daytime.
Interim Police Chief Raul Pedroso (staff photo by James Cullum)
Police shot and killed 61-year-old Paul G. Behan Jr. in the stairwell of his apartment building at 5101 Maris Avenue. Police were responding to a call from a coworker that Behan was armed and suicidal.
Police said Behan had a weapon with him in the stairwell and was shot by officers after he made a threatening action toward police, though interim Alexandria Police Chief Raul Pedroso would not elaborate more on the incident pending investigation.
