The big story this week was snow! Alexandria had its first snowstorm of the season earlier this week!
It likely won’t be the last snow of the season, though: there’s more snow forecast to come in tonight (Friday) and early tomorrow, though likely not as much with only a couple inches tonight.
Alexandria likely has a higher-than-average concentration of American history buffs, which means there could be some stiff competition at Port City Brewing Company’s American History Trivia event next week.
The competition is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, at Port City Brewing Company (3950 Wheeler Avenue).
A 29-year-old man was sentenced to 53 years in prison for murdering his roommate by shooting him in the head as he left for work in the West End.
Dontae Lashaun Drumgold was convicted in May of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a murder in the 2022 death of 25-year-old Elijah Williams. On Thursday (Jan. 9), he was sentenced to 60 years for the first degree murder charge, with 10 years suspended, and three years for the use of a firearm charge. After his release he will undergo five years of supervised probation and must exhibit uniform good behavior for 10 years.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
🌨️ Today’s weather: Clouds will increase throughout the day with a high near 31, accompanied by a northwest wind of 5 to 9 mph that will become light west in the afternoon. For Friday night, snow is likely, mainly after 10pm, resulting in a low around 25 with calm winds. There is a 70% chance of precipitation and new snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are possible.
After years in development, plans for a luxury condominium project in Old Town North are heading to the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review.
The BAR will look over the concept review for the proposed The Whitley – Phase 2, a six-story residential development project at 802-808 N. Washington Street on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Like the discovery of the ships in Old Town years ago, new development on the waterfront has turned up some fascinating local history.
In a release, the Office of Historic Alexandria said archeologists will offer tours of the newly uncovered Alexandria canal lock and basin near the 900 block of N. Pitt Street Old Town North. According to the release, historic maps showed a fourth waterfront lock at the north end of Old Town, part of the Alexandria Canal that opened in 1845 and linked up to the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal in Georgetown.
After a snowy week in Alexandria, this weekend offers a perfect chance to shake off cabin fever and dive into the city’s vibrant events. From cozy library storytimes and nature workshops to live music and bustling farmers markets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this weekend.
Whether you’re crafting terrariums, grooving to local bands, or exploring vintage finds, this weekend promises plenty of ways to embrace the winter charm of Alexandria.
The Bellies and Babies consignment shop space may not be empty for long: a nearby business owner is planning on converting it to a market and garden space.
According to a new special use permit, Del Ray Hardware store owner Jay Portlance is planning on converting the space to Del Ray Farmhouse Market & Garden.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high near 29 degrees accompanied by blustery northwest winds ranging from 16 to 22 mph, gusting up to 41 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 17 degrees, and a northwest wind between 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 26 mph.
Alexandria City Public Schools will open with a two-hour delay on Thursday (Jan. 9).
The announcement from Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt was made on Wednesday night.
Three prominent Alexandria Democratic politicians threw their hats in the ring for reelection on Tuesday night (Jan. 7).
Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5th), Sheriff Sean Casey and Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter announced their intentions to run for reelection at a virtual meeting of the Alexandria Democratic Committee. The meeting was supposed to be held at Alexandria City High School, but went virtual because of this week’s snowstorm.
