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Notes: ACPS wants feedback on metal detectors in schools

Published April 18, 2024 at 8:47AM

Advanced metal detectors will be used for a pilot program in two Alexandria City Public Schools locations as part of a pilot program (via ACPS)

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

🌤️ Today’s weather: The weather will be partly sunny with temperatures reaching a high of around 77°F, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. In the evening, expect increasing clouds and a low temperature around 49°F, with an east wind at the same speed of 6 to 9 mph.

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Notes: Old Town North building sold for $15.4 million to be turned into mixed-use apartment building

By ALXnow.com

Published April 17, 2024 at 8:55AM

The proposed apartment building at 901 N. Pitt Street in Old Town (via City of Alexandria)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

🌧️ Today’s weather: Expect showers between 9am and 3pm, with increasing clouds and a high near 72°F. South wind will be 6-8 mph and a 40% chance of precipitation. On Wednesday night, showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm, with a low around 59°F. Southeast wind around 6mph will become northwest after midnight, with a 60% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of less than a tenth of an inch is expected, while higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.

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Notes: It’s ‘Free Cone Day’ at Ben and Jerry’s

By ALXnow.com

Published April 16, 2024 at 9:03AM

April 16 is Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry's at 103 S. Union Street in Old Town (via Facebook)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high temperature near 75 degrees and a light northeast wind shifting to the south at around 6 mph in the afternoon. On Tuesday night, there’s a 40% chance of showers after 2 am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 57 degrees accompanied by a south wind of approximately 6 mph.

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NEW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

Published April 15, 2024 at 2:15PM | Updated April 15, 2024 at 3:05PM

Approaching storms on the radar as of 2 p.m.

Updated at 3:00 p.m. — The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Alexandria and nearby localities

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has just been issued, as some strong storms approach Alexandria from the northwest.

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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

Published April 12, 2024 at 4:00PM

Karla Berospi fits glasses on her three-year-old son, Dylan, as her daughter Arianna, 8, looks at the eclipse on her own, April 8, 2024, at Ben Brenman Park. (staff photo by James Cullum)

It was quite a week in Alexandria.

It seems that nearly all of Monday’s news was overshadowed by the eclipse. Hundreds of bespectacled residents turned out at Ben Brenaman Park to witness the cosmic event.

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Notes: Rep. Don Beyer enrolls at George Mason University to learn about artificial intelligence

By ALXnow.com

Published April 12, 2024 at 9:17AM

Rep. Don Beyer, of Virginia's 8th District, speaks to supporters on election night at Pork Barrel BBQ in Del Ray, Nov. 8, 2022 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, partly sunny skies, and a high around 68. Breezy conditions will prevail, featuring a west wind at 14-24 mph and gusts up to 43 mph; there’s a 40% chance of precipitation. Friday night will see scattered showers, mainly before 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low near 52. The breeze will continue with a west wind at 21 mph and gusts reaching 39 mph, accompanied by a 30% chance of precipitation.

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Most and least expensive condos sold in Alexandria (March 2024)

By ALXnow.com

Published April 11, 2024 at 4:45PM

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

Most expensive condos sold

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Happy-go-lucky Mimi is searching for her forever home

By ALXnow.com

Published April 11, 2024 at 12:00PM

Have you been looking for an adorable and enthusiastic companion?

Meet Mimi, a 2-year-old, 58 pound dog up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

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Notes: Mayor says new limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water will make Alexandrians healthier

By ALXnow.com

Published April 11, 2024 at 9:01AM

Tap water in Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and potential thunderstorms after 5 pm, with a high near 69. Southeast winds will be 9-16 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. There is an 80% chance of precipitation, bringing new rainfall amounts of up to a quarter-inch. Thursday night may see showers and thunderstorms mainly before 5 am, followed by scattered showers and breezy conditions. Lows will be around 57, with south winds of 13-20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. Precipitation chances are 100%, with an additional quarter to half an inch of rainfall possible.

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Notes: Alexandria City High School’s Titan Robotics team is heading to the ‘FIRST Championship’ in Houston, Texas

By ALXnow.com

Published April 10, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated April 10, 2024 at 11:50AM

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

🌧️ Today’s weather: Showers are likely mainly before 8am, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 76. A southwest wind will blow at 5 to 7 mph, and there is a 60% chance of precipitation. New precipitation amounts will be less than a tenth of an inch. On Wednesday night, there is a slight chance of showers before 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 61. A southeast wind will blow at 3 to 5 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation.

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Notes: Alexandria offering free advice to homeowners to ‘solarize’ homes

By ALXnow.com

Published April 9, 2024 at 9:11AM

Solar panels (file photo)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers are possible from 2pm to 5pm, followed by potential showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Expect mostly cloudy conditions and a high of 78°F. Winds will remain calm before turning south at 6 mph in the afternoon, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms may continue, bringing cloudy skies, a low of 59°F, and a south wind at 6 mph. The chance of precipitation increases to 50%.