Heavy metal band Metallica swung by a record pressing plant a few blocks west of Alexandria earlier this week.
The band visited Furnace Record Pressing, a record pressing company that’s been in business, which Metallica gained a majority interest in last year.
Alexandria’s Traffic and Parking Board approved changes to major streets, including Eisenhower Avenue, that safety advocates hope can save lives.
On Monday, the Traffic and Parking Board approved changes to Eisenhower Avenue that would reduce the speed limit, implement no turn on red restrictions, and several other changes — particularly near the Van Dorn Metro station.
A big summer BBQ event is coming to John Carlyle Square (300 John Carlyle Street) tomorrow (Saturday).
Beats, Bites and Brews, hosted by Chic Events DC, is free and pet friendly. It’s scheduled to run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and will feature a beer garden and live music from local artists.
Wizards and muggles are invited to a special tour in Old Town on Sunday (July 28).
In recognition of Harry Potter’s birthday, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum (105-107 S. Fairfax Street) is hosting a magical tour and potion-making clinic.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high of 86 degrees and a mild northeast wind at 7 mph. For Friday night, clear skies will prevail with a low of 68 degrees, as an east wind at 5 mph dies down in the evening.
Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, 2024.
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Amazon Fresh opened in the Potomac Yard Shopping Center today at 3801 Richmond Highway — four years since the former Shoppers Food Warehouse closed.
“I’m glad it finally opened,” said customer Anita Taylor. “We’ve been waiting almost five years for another grocery store.”
Patty is a beautiful 4-year-old dog up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
This girl is 35 pounds of fun with a zest for life and adventure! If you’re ready for a hike or swim, then so is Patty, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
The newly-opened Atlas Brew Works in Carlyle is positioning to be one of the best spots in the city to watch the Olympics.
The brewery and taproom at 2429 Mandeville Lane said it will extend its happy hour deals for prime-time Olympic coverage. This year’s Olympics, held in Paris, are scheduled to kick off tomorrow (Friday) and continue through Sunday, Aug. 11.
No arrest has been made, but the Alexandria Police Department is investigating a connection between a break-in at a restaurant in Potomac Yard and a nearby apartment complex earlier this month.
The incidents occurred in the evening and early morning hours of June 30 and July 1, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, intensifying with a potential storm after 5pm, and a high near 86°F. Light morning winds will shift west at 6 mph. 60% chance of precipitation throughout, with new rainfall amounts up to a quarter of an inch. For Thursday night, storm possibilities before 8pm followed by scattered showers until 11pm, then parting clouds and lows around 69°F. Winds shift from southwest to north after midnight, maintaining a 60% precipitation chance and less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall.
