Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high near 40 degrees, with west winds at 5 to 8 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Come Friday night, clouds will increase, bringing a low around 30 degrees, accompanied by a south wind at 5 to 8 mph.
Among the tributes pouring in for acclaimed director David Lynch, who died yesterday, there’s one title even locals may not have known: Alexandrian.
While David Lynch was born in Montana, his family moved to Alexandria when he was 15 and Lynch eventually graduated from Francis C. Hammond High School.
Alexandria is forecast to get a light dusting of snow, according to the National Weather Service, but the City of Alexandria put out an alert warning that it could be enough to affect commuters.
“The National Weather Service has advised that snow is likely Thursday, January 16 through the early evening and may impact the evening commute,” the release said. “Visibility may be reduced, and snowfall may be present on roadways between 5 and 8 p.m. Our area will most likely see a light dusting of snow, but accumulation may be up to 0.5 inches.”
Alexandria’s Planning Commission endorsed a new pilot program (docket item 4) that will allow on-street vending in designated spaces on Mount Vernon Avenue as consistent with the city’s master plan.
The one-year pilot will allow limited vending on the 3800 block of Mount Vernon Avenue. Vendors are allowed to sell whole, uncut produce and a limited number of small, non-food items in on-street spaces.
Looking to make the most of your weekend in Alexandria? Whether you’re into live music, hands-on workshops, or a cozy night with a staged reading, this weekend has something for everyone.
Of course, sports fans may be watching the NFL Divisional Playoff matchup at 8 p.m. on Saturday as the Washington Commanders take on the Detroit Lions.
Meet Holmes, a black and white shorthaired rabbit in need of a forever home!
This adorable guy has been up for adoption since August through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band has a full schedule for inauguration day on Monday (Jan. 20), and they’re getting ready for the big day in Alexandria.
The band spent two days rehearsing for their 57th inauguration day at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Their schedule includes the swearing in of President-elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol, the parade on Pennsylvania Avenue and the inaugural balls.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌨️ Today’s weather: Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then scattered sprinkles and flurries after 4 p.m.
Port City Brewing Company (3950 Wheeler Avenue) is hosting a 14th birthday party for the brewery on Saturday, Feb. 1.
The event celebrates 14 years of operation for the local brewery.
Alexandria’s crime stats for 2024 have been released, and the city’s Part 1 crime rate increased for the third consecutive year.
There was a 7% increase in Part 1 crimes, or crimes against people. Part 1 crimes include homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny and auto theft. There were 4,733 Part 1 incidents in 2024, an increase of 7.3% over the 4,410 incidents reported in 2023, according to the city’s crime dashboard.
By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/Report for America
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions on Tuesday enshrining rights to abortion, voting and marriage equality in a critical step for Democrats hoping to amend the state’s constitution next year.
