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 Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 56 and an east wind around 6 mph. On Tuesday night, there’s a 30% chance of rain mainly after 2am, featuring lows around 44 and a southeast wind at 5 to 7 mph.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of around 53 degrees, with a northeast wind of 6 to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Rain will arrive on Friday night, primarily after 11pm, accompanied by patchy fog developing after 2am. Nighttime lows will be around 46 degrees, with a southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph. There is a 100% chance of precipitation, with anticipated rainfall between half an inch to three quarters of an inch.
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (February 2024).
Most expensive townhouses sold
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high of around 51 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 9 to 13 mph, and gusts up to 22 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low temperature of about 32 degrees and a northeast wind at 5 to 8 mph.
Looking to fall in love? Ready for your heart to melt?
Meet Jack, aka Colby Jack, a 3-year-old dog up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. This guy is searching for a forever family!
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny skies and a high of around 63°F, accompanied by breezy conditions. West winds will start at 8-13 mph and increase to 16-21 mph in the afternoon, with gusts up to 34 mph. The night will be mostly cloudy, clearing up gradually, and a low of about 33°F. Northwest winds will range between 11-17 mph with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mainly sunny skies and a high of around 55 degrees, accompanied by a west wind at 10 to 13 mph and gusts up to 23 mph. As for Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low temperature close to 40 degrees, and a southwest wind at 7 mph.
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mainly sunny skies with a high around 51 degrees and west winds blowing at 9 to 14 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies will gradually clear, as temperatures dip to around 34 degrees. The northwest winds will persist, blowing at 11 to 13 mph and gusting as high as 21 mph.
Affordable housing has been top of mind for Alexandrians in recent weeks.
Along with fully funding Alexandria City Public Schools’ budget, affordable housing was one of the big discussion points at a budget meeting on Monday. Residents from Arlandria/Chirilagua and other neighborhoods spoke to the City Council about the human impacts of salaries not keeping pace with rising housing costs. Residents shared stories of being forced from their homes as gentrification creeps into the neighborhood.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers with a potential thunderstorm after 2pm, a high near 74, and southwest wind at 7-10 mph. Precipitation chance is 80%, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, potentially higher in storms. Friday night will mostly have showers before 8pm, a low of 48, north wind at 9-11 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation with less than a tenth-inch of new rainfall.
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 (February 2024).
Most expensive condos sold
