Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today's weather: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. The high is near 68 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible. Tonight there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43 degrees.
Cherry blossom fans can look forward to a colorful spring in and around Alexandria as the region prepares for the iconic blooms, which the National Park Service says are scheduled to be at peak bloom from March 28 to 31, 2025.
Visit Alexandria has unveiled a lineup of cherry blossom-themed events, activities, and experiences in the city, giving both locals and tourists plenty of ways to enjoy the seasonal display.
By Ken Abrams, special to ALXnow
Folk legend Tom Rush continues to forge ahead. The 84-year-old singer-songwriter, who got his start playing at Harvard University in 1961, will bring his catalog of songs and stories to The Birchmere on Saturday, April 5. At an age when most folks are comfortably retired, Rush remains active, recording a new album last year, playing dozens of live shows annually, and even hosting a regular weekly webcast, Rockport Sundays.
Chocolate lovers in Del Ray are in for some disappointing news. Dolce and Bean, a beloved local chocolate shop, is set to close its doors this spring.
The Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) shared the news on Instagram on Friday, February 28, expressing sadness over the upcoming closure of one of the area’s most popular businesses.
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 (January 2025).
Largest homes sold
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 (January 2025).
Most expensive townhouses sold
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 (January 2025).
Most expensive condos sold
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (January 2025).
Most expensive townhouses sold
ALXnow has received court authorization to publish legal notices for Alexandria.
A circuit court judge approved the petition from ALXnow publisher Local News Now LLC this past fall. That followed the enactment of a new state law earlier this year that made Virginia the first in the nation to allow legal notices on online-only local news websites.
Legal notices — also known as public notices — will now be published on ALXnow’s homepage, a dedicated landing page, and our email newsletter. Notices can be submitted via an online form and will typically be published within one business day.
ALXnow and sister sites ARLnow and FFXnow are the first online-only sites in the D.C. area to receive such authorization.
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 (December 2024).
Largest homes sold
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 (December 2024).
Most expensive townhouses sold
