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Anthony Bourdain-approved Xi’an Famous Foods arrives in Alexandria

Published June 6, 2025 at 4:30PM

Noodles at Xi'an Famous Foods (Photo via Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 on Facebook)

Xi’an Famous Foods, the popular Chinese chain from New York City, has officially expanded to the Washington, D.C. area. Known for its hand-pulled noodles and spicy cumin lamb burger, the restaurant now offers takeout and delivery in Alexandria.

The chain operates out of Four Mile Food Co., a ghost kitchen at 1033 W Glebe Rd., where it recently started serving customers in the area.

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Lyceum Chamber Series celebrates 35th season with eleven free Sunday concerts

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 6, 2025 at 2:00PM

WMPA's Lyceum Chamber Series 35th Season (via WMPA)

The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association (WMPA) is gearing up for its 35th season of the Lyceum Chamber Series. Music lovers can enjoy free concerts every Sunday at 3 p.m. from June 15 to August 24 at the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum (201 South Washington Street).

This year’s lineup features a diverse mix of talented musicians and ensembles performing a range of classical and chamber music.

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Atlas Brew Works to celebrate one-year anniversary of Alexandria Brewery & Tap Room

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 6, 2025 at 12:45PM

Atlas Brew Works (credit Atlas Brew Works)

Atlas Brew Works is inviting the public to join them and Andy’s Pizza at the Atlas Alexandria Brewery & Tap Room (2429 Mandeville Lane) for a one-year anniversary celebration on June 28 (Saturday).

From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., customers can enjoy $6 pints of all beers brewed onsite at the Alexandria brewery as well as two slices of award-winning Andy’s Pizza and select pints for $12.

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Housing, Pride Month, and Torpedo Factory on tap for Alexandria City Council’s June 10 meeting

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 6, 2025 at 12:00PM

The Alexandria City Council in session on March 11, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria City Council is set to tackle a wide-ranging agenda during its upcoming Legislative Meeting on Tuesday (June 10). The meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will be held in the Council Chamber (301 King Street) with options for electronic participation.

The meeting’s docket includes consideration of numerous grant applications, ordinances, and appointments to various boards and commissions throughout the city.

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Weekend Weather: Thunderstorms may disrupt Alexandria’s weekend plans

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 6, 2025 at 10:35AM

The George Washington National Masonic Memorial as seen from the roof of Metro's Integrated Command and Communications Center in Alexandria's Carlyle neighborhood, Oct. 27, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Get ready for a possibly stormy weekend, Alexandria. The National Weather Service says storms are heading our way, starting Friday evening.

Despite a sunny start with highs near 86°F, there’s a 30% chance of rain after 5 p.m. Friday. As night falls, the odds of showers and thunderstorms increase, with a slight chance of rain returning after 2 a.m. Saturday. Expect overnight lows around 67°F.

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Notes: What parents need to know about enrolling children in Alexandria’s 2025-26 Afterschool and Out of School Time Programs

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 6, 2025 at 8:00AM

Charles Houston Recreation Center at 901 Wythe Street in Old Town (photo via City of Alexandria)

Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Friday, June 6, the 157th day of 2025. There are 208 days left in the year.

☀️ Today’s weather: Isolated showers after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86 degrees. Calm wind becoming south around six mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67 degrees. Light south wind. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Traffic Alert: Shirlington Circle ramp to northbound I-395 closing tonight and Sunday night for paving

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 5, 2025 at 3:03PM

Shirlington Circle Ramp to NB I-395 Closing Tonight & Sunday Night for Paving (via VDOT)

Weather permitting, the Shirlington Circle ramp to the northbound I-395 general purpose lanes (I-395 North to Washington) will have nighttime closures Thursday night, June 5, and Sunday night, June 8, for paving, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The ramp closures will occur as follows:

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Big dogs, big love, no fees: AWLA hosts “Splish, Splash Adoption Bash” this weekend

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 5, 2025 at 11:00AM

The AWLA will host Splish Splash Big Dog Adoption Bash from June 6 - 8, 2025. (via AWLA)

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is hosting a special adoption event this weekend, waiving fees for larger dogs to help them find homes more quickly.

Their “Splish, Splash Big Dog Adoption Bash” runs from June 6-8 and covers all pups weighing 40 pounds or more.

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Applications open for Leadership Alexandria, The Chamber ALX’s civic leadership program

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 5, 2025 at 10:30AM

Leadership Alexandria alumni (via The Chamber ALX)

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber ALX) has announced that applications are now open for Leadership Alexandria, a comprehensive nine-month civic leadership program designed to connect, educate, and inspire both emerging and established community leaders.

The program, running from September 2025 through May 2026, aims to provide participants with the tools and relationships needed to make meaningful impacts in Alexandria and beyond.

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Notes: What were Eisenhower’s D-Day secrets? Find out in Alexandria tonight

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 5, 2025 at 8:00AM

Dr. Kim Holien, Retired U.S. Army Historian (via City of Alexandria)

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87 degrees. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight, with a low of around 66 degrees. South wind around six mph, becoming calm in the evening.

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New NoVa Flood Map unifies rain gauge data across Northern Virginia

By Ryan Belmore

Published June 4, 2025 at 3:30PM

Green dots indicate rain gauges included in the NoVa Flood Map network. (via Flood Action Alexandria)

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) is making it easier to share rain data and learn about flood patterns with the launch of the NoVa Flood Map rain gauge platform.

The collaborative platform, launched in March 2025, represents the region’s first synchronized rain gauge network, bringing together near real-time data from multiple localities across Northern Virginia.