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 80 degrees, accompanied by a north wind at 14 mph and gusts reaching 22 mph. Monday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 63 degrees, and a north wind from 5 to 7 mph.
Another busy week in Alexandria, this one with multiple appearances by the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
The first was the bridge opening on Tuesday night, the second of a pair of openings related to the Clipper Round the World Race yacht race.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 85, as northeast winds at 8 mph shift to southeast in the afternoon. Moving into Friday night, anticipate increasing clouds and a low around 71, accompanied by southeast winds between 6 and 9 mph.
Meet 65 pounds of cuteness in Rocky, a 3-year-old male dog who is up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Rocky is a big softie who can be shy at first, but appreciates someone who can take the time to get to know him, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 89 and a low around a nice 69 tonight. Mostly sunny tomorrow, with a high near 85 and a chance of showers tomorrow night.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with increasing clouds and a hot high near 99°F. Southwest winds will be around 7-9 mph, and there is a 50% chance of precipitation. On Wednesday night, precipitation chances increase to 70%, with showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, possibly extending until 2am, followed by a chance of more showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will drop to a low of around 72°F under mostly cloudy skies. New rainfall amounts may range from half to three-quarters of an inch.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a sunny day with temperatures reaching up to 93°F, accompanied by a light and variable wind that will shift to a southwest direction at 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. As for Tuesday night, partly cloudy skies are predicted, with the temperature dropping to around 75°F and a consistent south wind blowing at approximately 9 mph.
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.
