Travelers along the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge should expect delays tonight and tomorrow morning owing to bridge maintenance.
“The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge is scheduled for bridge maintenance openings from Thursday, February 13th, 10 p.m., through Friday, February 14th, 5 a.m., weather permitting,” the City of Alexandria said in an alert. “There will be multiple openings and traffic stops during this timeframe.”
Fifty-five years after Black students walked through the doors of the original Minnie Howard School for the first time, a plaque will be installed honoring those whose efforts made it possible.
The historic marker, which will honor the efforts of two families who targeted the Alexandria School Board’s segregationist policies, is set to be unveiled in a ceremony on March 8.
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you don’t have to look far as there are dozens of events happening across Alexandria.
Of course, this is a big weekend for George Washington in Alexandria. On Saturday, thousands of spectators will line the streets of Old Town to cheer on the oldest and largest George Washington Birthday Parade in the country.
The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is warning that Alexandria is seeing a significant rise in influenza.
The Virginia Department of Health data shows that last week there were 122 visits — 13.36% of all emergency room visits — in which Alexandria residents were diagnosed with the flu.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Rain is expected before 10am, followed by cloudy skies that will gradually clear up, resulting in mostly sunny weather and a high of around 52°F. South winds at 5-13 mph will shift to the northwest in the afternoon, with gusts reaching 23 mph. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation, with minimal amounts likely. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low of about 26°F, northwest wind at 10-14 mph, and gusts up to 23 mph.
Hidden behind the relatively boring title “Long-Range Planning Interdepartmental Work Program” is a peek at some of the biggest planning efforts in Alexandria over the next year.
The program spells out some of the biggest priorities for the various city departments for FY 2026-27. For the Department of Planning and Zoning, one of the top items on that list is possible regulations for Alexandria’s short-term residential rental market — i.e. Airbnb and other home-sharing apps.
A parade this weekend in Old Town will celebrate America’s first Commander-in-Chief: George Washington.
The parade is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. The theme this year is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War.
The region saw a flurry of snow last night, but with temperatures warming up much of that is already melting.
In all, the National Weather Service said Alexandria accumulated 6.4 inches, roughly average for the area but slightly less than neighboring Hybla Valley’s 8.5 inches (in the city’s defense, it’s cold out).
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is looking to connect locals to their bigger canines this weekend.
The AWLA is hosting Big Love Adoption Weekend from Friday, Feb. 14, to Sunday, Feb. 16. During this weekend, all adoption fees are waived for dogs over 40 pounds.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
❄️ Today’s weather: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet are expected until 1pm, followed by rain and sleet until 4pm, and then a high likelihood of rain afterwards. Cloudy with a high of 36°F, accompanied by an east wind at 6 to 8 mph. 70% chance of precipitation with minimal ice, snow, and sleet accumulation. Rain is expected mainly before 4am on Wednesday night, with lows around 34°F and wind becoming calm after midnight; 100% chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts between a quarter to half an inch.
School was closed for “traditional snow days” in January, but this month students aren’t so lucky as classes go to “synchronous learning” tomorrow.
According to a message send out by Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt, all schools will implement synchronous virtual learning for students while staff will participate in a virtual workday due to snow.
