Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms possible after 2pm, mostly sunny, high near 91, and winds shifting from southwest to northwest at 5-8 mph. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before 8pm, with skies clearing to partly cloudy, low around 71, and calming west winds.
It’s been another busy week in Alexandria.
In case you missed the Cousins Maine Lobster in Alexandria this week, by the way, you can catch it again at the Alexandria Greenstreet Gardens at 1721 W. Braddock Road near the Bradlee Shopping Center and Alexandria City High School on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
The announcement that Red Lobster is closing in Alexandria’s West End was met by surprise and skepticism from restaurant staff.
The international seafood chain closed about 100 locations after declaring bankruptcy in May, and an August court filing revealed that it will not renew leases at 23 unprofitable locations. Listed locations set to close by Aug. 31 include Alexandria’s at 555 S. Van Dorn Street, according to a report from the Washington Business Journal.
Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill handed out 200 stuffed backpacks to fourth and fifth graders at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School in Alexandria’s West End this afternoon.
The event is one of many from team owner Monumental Sports and Entertainment was part of a regional giveaway at schools in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. In Alexandria, the students at Tucker also received a free book from MahoganyBooks, a Wizards t-shirt, and an autographed card.
We have really bad news for the commentor on the story about JD Vance becoming Trump’s running mate who said “I hope secret service doesn’t close the Judy Lowe Park to expand the security buffer!”
The Secret Service is closing Judy Lowe Park to expand the security buffer.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies with a high around 84 degrees and light, variable winds during the day. At night, it will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 61 degrees, as southeast winds at 5 mph become calm later in the evening.
Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, August 23, through Sunday, August 25, 2024.
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In what’s become an annual tradition at this point, the first week of school at Alexandria City High School was disrupted with a fire alarm.
Students were evacuated from the school a little after 2 p.m. today (Thursday). Students returned to the school less than 30 minutes later as the Alexandria Fire Department confirmed there was no danger.
A homeowner in Old Town said they believe a faulty battery charger may be to blame for a fire that destroyed two cars and briefly closed a portion of Pendleton Street today.
The report of the fire came in around 1 p.m. for a detached garage at 502 Pendleton Street.
Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology has a new principal to usher in the new school year.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) announced earlier this month that Molly McCabe will be stepping into the shoes of Jasibi Crews, ACPS’ Principal of the Year last year who left at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
With a name like Sweetie Pie, this 6-year-old Calico cat is sure to melt your heart!
She is currently up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
