News | ALXnow - Part 396

ACPS superintendent chooses favorite new logo for the school system

Published January 16, 2024 at 3:45PM

The two options for the new ACPS logo (via ACPS)

After years in development, the School Board will vote Thursday night on a new logo for Alexandria City Public Schools, and Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt is recommending Logo 1, according to a staff presentation.

“After careful consideration by the ACPS leadership team and consideration of the community input, the superintendent recommends that the School Board accept Logo 1 as the new logo and brand to represent Alexandria City Public Schools,” ACPS said in the presentation. “Some logo elements may be refined when finalizing the final logo version.”

ACPS looking for volunteers to judge Science and Engineering Fair

By Vernon Miles

Published January 16, 2024 at 2:35PM

Microscopes (photo via Ousa Chea/Unsplash)

From the National Science Foundation to Del Ray weather gurus, there’s a bevy of scientific talent in Alexandria, and Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is hoping some can help pass that love of science on to the next generation.

ACPS said volunteers are needed to judge projects at the ACPS Science and Engineering fair at the Alexandria City High School’s King Street campus (3330 King Street) on Jan. 25.

JUST IN: Opening of Virginia Tech campus at Potomac Yard delayed to 2025

By Vernon Miles

Published January 16, 2024 at 1:35PM

The Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, as seen from the Potomac Yard Metro station (staff photo by James Cullum)

Virginia Tech’s Potomac Yard campus has hit a snag and won’t open until spring 2025.

Project delays have become a local tradition around Potomac Yard. The school said the new Virginia Tech Innovation Campus will open in 2025 rather than later this year, as was planned when the project broke ground in 2021.

National Weather Service warns of hazardous road conditions as temperatures drop this afternoon

By Vernon Miles

Published January 16, 2024 at 11:16AM

Snow outside ALXnow editor's apartment (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

The National Weather Service warned that even after snow tapers off around noon today, winds are expected to pick up and temperatures could drop.

In a Special Weather Statement, the National Weather Service said slick spots should be expected on some local roadways, even after the snowing stops.

Alexandria Health Department warns of potential measles exposure at nearby airports

By Vernon Miles

Published January 16, 2024 at 9:55AM

Departure board at Reagan National Airport (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) said anyone traveling through two of the nearby airports earlier this month may have been exposed to measles.

The AHD shared a warning sent by the Virginia Health Department.

Notes: Snow day impacts local schools, public transportation and more

By Vernon Miles

Published January 16, 2024 at 8:59AM

Snow on Commonwealth Avenue (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

🌧️ Today’s weather: A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before noon, then a chance of snow between noon and 1 p.m. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 34. Light north wind becoming northwest 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

ACPS cancels school on Tuesday for ‘traditional snow day’

By Vernon Miles

Published January 15, 2024 at 6:38PM

Adam K., 13, sleds in front of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Jan. 15, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) announced at 6:15 p.m. on Monday that schools and offices would be closed on Tuesday, with students getting a ‘traditional snow day’ rather than switching to virtual learning.

After previously considering switching to virtual classes on any school days that might be closed due to snow, the ACPS website noted that the school division would also consider having some snow days off for students and teachers.

ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

Published January 12, 2024 at 3:55PM

Honey wine from Negus Winery and Meadery Tasting Room at 5509 Vine Street (staff photo by James Cullum)

The bright news is: something managed to dispalced Potomac Yard and crime as the number one story of the week.

The big story of the week was plans to replace Ross Dress for Less with The Linder Academy, a private school that opened at 607 S. Washington Street in 2021.

Alexandria Police Department makes arrest in machete assault case

By Vernon Miles

Published January 12, 2024 at 3:45PM

Kory Anding was sought by the Alexandria Police Department in connection to a malicious wounding incident on Dec. 23 in the 5400 block of N. Morgan Street (via APD)

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) announced that Kory Anding, a 28-year-old man who allegedly struck his roommate in the head with a machete, has been arrested.

The incident occurred in the 5400 block of North Morgan Street near Lincolnia on Dec. 23.

Alexandria police investigate two swatting calls within a week

By James Cullum

Published January 12, 2024 at 2:45PM | Updated January 24, 2024 at 2:58PM

(Updated at 1/13) The Alexandria Police Department is investigating two recent swatting calls within a week. In both fake 911 calls, a male admitted to a terrible shooting crime, prompting a significant police response.

On 11:25 p.m. on Sunday (Jan. 8), a male told a 911 dispatcher that he “accidentally” shot his brother in the chest after playing with their father’s gun.

What’s closed or rescheduled around Alexandria for MLK Day

By Vernon Miles

Published January 12, 2024 at 1:55PM

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is just around the corner, which means holiday closures and changes are planned around the city.

All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on MLK day — Monday, Jan. 15 — as will Alexandria City Public Schools.