There’s a new salon in Old Town.
Amber + Slate soft opened — a quieter trial run compared to the more bombastic “grand opening” — in January at 123 N. Washington Street in the former Circe Salon and Spa.
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Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Sprinkles early. Overcast. Cool. High of 59.
☔ Tomorrow: Sprinkles early. Overcast. Cool. High of 57 and low of 49. Sunrise at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:36 pm.
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(Updated 8 p.m.) A band consisting of former T.C. Williams High School students and a current Alexandria City High School (ACHS) teacher were recognized at the Wammie Awards last Saturday, a regional music award.
Rock band Hanoi Ragmen, an Alexandria-based six person band that started at T.C. Williams High School (before it became Alexandria City High School), won Best Rock Album for their debut album The Oldlight and Best Rock Song for Foolhearted off the same album.
An Alexandria man has been released on his own recognizance after allegedly robbing a man at knifepoint and ordering him to send him $100 via Cash App.
The incident occurred at around 10 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2022, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.
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Work has started on a new waterfront destination: the permanent home for the Tall Ship Providence.
A release from Maurisa Potts, founder and CEO of Spotted MP Marketing and Public Relations, said construction is starting this month along the waterfront on infrastructure to support the Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center, a floating maritime center being built in Baltimore.
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Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Isolated tstorms late. Overcast. Pleasantly warm. High of 83 and low of 60.
☔ Tomorrow: Isolated tstorms late. Overcast. Pleasantly warm. High of 84 and low of 56. Sunrise at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:35 pm.
After eight months, Alexandrians will finally be able to take the Yellow Line again.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced today that the Yellow Line will open again on Sunday, May 7, at the start of rail service.
Old Town Alexandria has another accolade under its belt: boasting one of Southern Living Magazine’s best farmers markets in the South.
The market in Old Town is acclaimed as one of the oldest ongoing markets in the country.
Looking to expand your family? Riri is an energetic 7-month-old puppy up for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
This girl was in a sad state of emaciation, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
No arrests were made after gunshots were reported in the parking lot of the 7-Eleven convenience store at 6464 Lincolnia Road on Thursday afternoon.
No one was injured after the incident, which occurred at around 4:45 p.m. The building was not struck and no one was injured, store staff confirmed to ALXnow.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌥 Today’s weather: Overcast. Warm. High of 83 and low of 0.
⛅ Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. Warm. High of 84 and low of 60. Sunrise at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:34 pm.