Alexandria’s DASH bus network is hoping that cutting half a dozen bus stops along King Street — as well as adding two others — can help make the bus and King Street Trolley lines that travel along the street more reliable and help reduce traffic congestion.
In a release, DASH said the new changes were implemented effective yesterday (Sunday).
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunshine and a high around 55 degrees, with calm winds picking up to 5-9 mph from the south in the afternoon. The night will remain partly cloudy, as temperatures drop to approximately 39 degrees and south winds maintain a speed of 5-7 mph.
It’s been another busy week in Alexandria as the city adapts to changes under the Trump administration.
Local organization Tenants and Workers United has been working to help families access resources, including legal representation, to prepare for possible ICE raids.
Department of Beer and Wine (DBW), a gourmet beer and wine shop in Potomac Yard, is moving to the Del Ray neighborhood.
In an email to DBW Wine Club members, the shop owners said they are moving to 2805 Mount Vernon Avenue. DBW will be moving into the location formerly occupied by the ASAP Printing and Mailing Company and will share the building with a Truist bank.
Eras, a Taylor Swift-themed popup bar, is opening next week on Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray.
While still under construction, owner Bill Blackburn said that each section of the seasonal popup at 2312 Mount Vernon Avenue represents one of Swift’s albums — Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation and Folklore. There’s even a hall with portraits of her ex-boyfriends.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a sunny and breezy day with a high near 37 and a northwest wind ranging from 17 to 20 mph, gusting up to 31 mph. The night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 22, and a lighter northwest wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph.
Alexandria relies on federal funding for a lot of projects, from housing and pre-k programs to transportation improvements. But with the new administration spearheading an effort to slash that funding, local leaders say the city is watching closely to see how those cuts will affect Alexandria projects.
The discussion took place on Tuesday night during the City Council’s discussion of the Long-Range Planning Interdepartmental Work Program.
The Capital Bikeshare network saw ridership in Alexandria hit a new high last year with 132,567 trips in the city.
This was a 26% increase over 2023, which had previously set the record for ridership.
Alexandria is bustling this weekend with a variety of activities. From history-themed events and tours to creative workshops, there’s something for everyone.
Music lovers can enjoy a diverse range of live performances at various venues, while families might enjoy story times, science cafes, or the youth orchestra concert.
The City of Alexandria will be closing a portion of Old Town North to relocate a portion of a historic canal unearthed last month.
The Alexandria Canal operated from 1845-1886 and transported goods from Alexandria up to the C&O Canal in Georgetown. The canal fell into disuse and was eventually covered by new development, but a portion of the canal was recently discovered in Old Town North.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
❄️ Today’s weather: Expect snow showers mainly before 1pm, a high of 29, and blustery northwest winds at 9-14 mph increasing to 16-21 mph in the afternoon, with gusts up to 34 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation and potential snow accumulation of less than an inch. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 22, featuring 16-20 mph northwest winds and gusts as high as 33 mph.
