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.
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high around 87 degrees accompanied by a northwest wind at 14 mph and gusts reaching 24 mph. Monday night will be mostly clear with a low of about 68 degrees and a northwest wind ranging from 7 to 11 mph.
Incumbents John Chapman, Sarah Bagley, Kirk McPike and Canek Aguirre kept their nominations and were joined by School Board members Abdel Elnoubi and Jacinta Greene.
The Democrat winners will face Republican Celianna Gunderson and Independent candidates Mason Butler and Roy Byrd.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high of around 95 degrees, accompanied by a light south wind at 3 to 6 mph. As night falls on Friday, the sky will remain mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 75 degrees and maintaining the south wind at 3 to 6 mph.
Noteworthy: Top-to-bottom stylish renovation, practically a brand new home, overseen by a local professional architect.
Buffered from King Street by a steep hill/retaining wall — 5-bedrooms/4 full bathrooms, 2500+ square feet on 3 levels in Seminary Hill. Option for a 3rd bedroom upstairs (6 total) for a modestly increased price.
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 (May 2024).
Largest homes sold
Noteworthy: Beautiful 2 BR/2 BA corner-unit with loft and garage close to Shirlington.
This rarely available 2 BR/2 BA top floor, corner unit with loft has a semi-private garage and provides 1,550 square feet of sunny living space over three levels. This condo lives like a townhouse!
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high near 91 degrees. Afternoon winds will come from the south at around 6 mph. As for Thursday night, the skies will be partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to a low of around 70 degrees, with the south wind remaining between 3 to 6 mph.
The Alexandria City Council incumbents have held onto their nominations in the Democratic primary.
While incumbents John Chapman, Sarah Bagley, Kirk McPike and Canek Aguirre have secured their spots as the Democratic candidates, along with newcomer School Board Member Abdel Elnoubi and School Board Member Jacinta Greene.
Say hello to Morton, a 2-year-old up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
A very interesting looking dog, Morton is looking for a forever home!
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny conditions and a high near 93 with a south wind between 7 and 9 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 68 and a south wind ranging from 6 to 10 mph. Juneteenth will be mostly sunny as well, with a high near 92 and a southeast wind between 6 and 8 mph.
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 91, accompanied by a south wind of 8 to 11 mph. For Monday night, skies will be partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to around 70, while the south wind continues at 6 to 10 mph.
