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 Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny skies to gradually clear, reaching a high near 82 with a northwest wind of 7 to 9 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 60 and light, variable winds.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌦️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 87 and a 20% chance of showers after 2pm, accompanied by southwest winds of 8-10 mph. Tonight, the chance of precipitation rises to 30%, with showers and thunderstorms possible before 11pm, showers between 11pm and 2am, and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy, bringing a low around 65 and southwest winds of 5-8 mph.
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies during the day with temperatures reaching a high near 92 degrees alongside a southwest wind blowing at 5 to 7 mph. The night will be mostly clear as temperatures drop to around 65 degrees, accompanied by a south wind at approximately 6 mph.
Police continue to investigate two suspicious deaths in Alexandria this week — one in the Braddock neighborhood and another at Four Mile Run.
Telemundo reported the victim found in Four Mile Run as Kevin Isaías, but official identification from the police department is still pending the results of a medical examination.
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 (March 2024).
Largest homes sold
Say hello to the sweetest pup ever, Starla Rose!
This 5 year-old hound dog is up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and enjoys walks that include plenty of time for sniffs.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny conditions with a high around 62°F, accompanied by a north wind at 6-9 mph. As for Thursday night, the sky will be partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to around 43°F, while the east wind blows at a gentle 3-6 mph.
Noteworthy: Charleston style home with courtyard entrance patio
With impeccably updated style, this almost 2800 sf home not only has intimate cozy spaces for everyday living, but its open layout and indoor outdoor living design make it an entertainer’s dream.
(Updated at 12:30 p.m. on April 25) The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is conducting a death investigation near Four Mile Run Park at 4100 Mount Vernon Avenue.
Police responded to a call about a body around 1:30 p.m., according to scanner traffic.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☔️ Today’s weather: Showers are likely before 7am, followed by a gradual transition to mostly sunny skies and a high around 71. Expect northwest winds ranging from 9 to 13 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. Tonight, the forecast is for partly cloudy conditions and a low of approximately 44, accompanied by a 9 mph north wind.
The YMCA in Del Ray (420 E Monroe Avenue) is temporarily closed after a medical incident.
Alexandria Fire-EMS are on the scene assisting a woman who went into cardiac arrest in the gym section of the YMCA.
