Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Thursday, June 12, the 163rd day of 2025. There are 202 days left in the year.
☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 94 degrees. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. There is an Air Quality Alert in effect for today. Mostly cloudy tonight, with a low around 71 degrees. South wind around 6 mph.
The Alexandria City Council has mixed feelings about serving as a cosigner for the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s plan to keep its senior residents in the city.
Faced with a $40 million budget shortfall, ARHA abandoned plans to replace the aging 11-story, 170-unit Ladrey Senior High-Rise with a six-to-seven-story 270-unit L-shaped building. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development subsequently ended its operating support for building management and maintenance, issuing vouchers for the relocation of Ladrey’s residents by the end of the year.
Enjoy the return of jazz at Metropolitan Park with a free concert series co-presented by the DC Jazz Festival and National Landing BID. Listen to live stylings from Go-Go to bossa nova across the four-part series, from 5-7PM on select Thursdays: May 7, May 21, June 4, and June 18.
Refresh with onsite vendors including Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream and Taqueria Xochi, plus free samples from Mocktail Club—non-alcoholic beverages inspired by travel destinations. Take part in artist-led Studio Sessions curated by Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington while enjoying the music. Visit businesses around Met Park to pack a picnic or sit down for a meal after the show.
Music kicks off at 5PM and concludes at 7PM, with a set break in the middle.
Featured Performers and MoCA Studio Sessions
May 7: The JoGo Project (Jazz Meets Go-Go)
Art Activity: “Even Colors Dance (Synesthetic Watercolor)” | Led by David Ignacio, current Resident Artist at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington’s main museum
May 21: Joe Brotherton (New Orleans)
Art Activity: “Paper Garden” | Led by Jaqui Falkenheim of Arlington Collage Collective
June 4: Eric Byrd Trio (Acoustic Jazz Piano/Vocals)
Art Activity: “Stitching Systems: Mapping Home” | Led by Lauren Crawford, current Resident Artist at MoCA Arlington’s main museum.
June 18: José Luiz Martins (Brazilian Jazz)
Art Activity: “Day Inking with JD” | Led by JD Deardourff, recent Resident Artist at MoCA Innovation Studio.
For transportation and Met Park information, visit nationallanding.org/met-park/faqs. Met Park is a five-minute walk from the Pentagon City Metro.
Jazz @ Met is presented by DC Jazz Festival and National Landing BID, sponsored by Amazon. Additional support for performances is provided by The Galena-Yorktown Foundation and The Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Family Foundation.
Note: Performance schedule is subject to change.
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for Alexandria and surrounding communities for Thursday (June 12).
The current weather forecast from the National Weather Service calls for Thursday to be sunny, with a high near 94 degrees.
Getting around Alexandria by bike just got a little easier.
Capital Bikeshare announced today (June 11) that it has added two new stations in Alexandria.
oin us for our free movie night @ AlexRenew Terrace!
Join us Saturday, May 16th for the Eisenhower Partnership Movie Night, presented by Burke and Herbert Mortgage! We will be showing the Emperors New Groove!
Northern Virginia is reportedly among the “five cities run by Democratic leaders” that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to deploy tactical units to, according to MSNBC.
Citing two unnamed sources “familiar with the planning of future ICE operations,” MSNBC reported that ICE is preparing to deploy tactical response teams in New York City, Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Northern Virginia.
City Council formally recognized June as LGBTQ+ Pride month in Alexandria on Tuesday night (June 10).
“It’s very real that there are people in this country, and even in this city, who, because of who they are, don’t know if they’re going to be welcomed or not,” City Council Member R. Kirk McPike said before reading a city proclamation. “This is a difficult time for many people in our community, LGBTQ+ communities across the country.”
Alexandria city staff is moving forward with plans to transition the Torpedo Factory Art Center to a new governance structure, with three organizations responding to a recently issued Request for Information (RFI).
Deputy City Manager Emily Baker provided this update to City Council during Tuesday’s legislative meeting, outlining progress on implementing recommendations from a stakeholder task force that worked on the issue in 2022 and 2023.
Ben N Jerry’s, Urbano 116, Patagonia, and Jeni’s Ice Cream are just a few of the 21 mixed-use properties in Old Town that have been put on the market.
North Carolina-based Asana Partners bought the properties along the King Street Mile (between the waterfront and the King Street Metro station) worth more than $100 million between 2016 and 2018. Asana reportedly invested $20 million into their redevelopment, and now the portfolio is being marketed by D.C. firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).
As summer approaches, homeowners begin their annual preparations – cleaning, lawn maintenance, decorating and organizing. Amid all the excitement and planning, one key aspect often gets overlooked: the bathroom, particularly the toilet.
Whether it’s hosting a large graduation party, family cookout, or entertaining friends by the pool, the last thing a homeowner wants is an embarrassing plumbing problem, such as leaking, clogging, slow filling, or visibly aging toilets. That’s where ToiletKing steps in with their fast and affordable process for replacing toilets in under an hour, ensuring homes are summer ready.
ToiletKing, a Virginia-based home services company founded in Loudoun County, offers a unique solution: replacing homeowners’ toilets in under an hour. This service is designed to be both fast and affordable, addressing a range of common toilet issues that often arise at inconvenient times.
Addressing Common Toilet Problems Before Summer
During busy summer gatherings, the bathroom, and particularly the toilet, is one of the most frequently used spaces in the home. Toilets that are aging, malfunctioning or have a weak flush can quickly become a source of stress. Some of the most common issues include:
Replacing problematic toilets before the summer is a proactive measure that can help avoid costly repairs and potential inconveniences for homeowners and guests.
FAST and EFFICIENT SERVICE
ToiletKing has developed a process that enables them to replace toilets quickly and efficiently, completing the installation in under one hour. This expedited service is designed to help homeowners avoid long waits or interruptions to their summer plans.
Chris Karageorgos, Founder of ToiletKing, explains the company’s approach: “Our process focuses on streamlining the toilet replacement experience. We’ve structured our service to replace any standard toilet within an hour, with precision, minimizing disruption to homeowners. We understand that during the summer, time is better spent outdoors and not waiting around all day for your toilet to be replaced.”
AFFORDABILITY and TRANSPARENCY
In addition to speed, ToiletKing emphasizes affordability and upfront pricing. The company aims to provide homeowners with an affordable solution for upgrading their toilets without compromising on the quality of service or materials. All pricing is provided up front, with no hidden fees or gimmicks, which can be especially important in these economic times.
The company’s competitive pricing, combined with a high level of expertise, has positioned them as a convenient option for those seeking to upgrade their toilets in preparation for summer gatherings. The company’s service is designed to cater to both those who need last-minute solutions and those who want to replace an aging toilet before it becomes a larger issue.
HOW OUR PROCESS WORKS
We are the easy button for toilet replacement. Simply visit our website at www.toiletkingva.com, select a toilet from one of our toilet replacement plans, place your order in under a minute, and we can be out there the next day to install your new toilet in under an hour. It’s that easy. We’ve done the homework to select the best toilets, divided them into four plans to match your budget and style, and put them on an easy-to-navigate website. We offer toilets from all the reputable brands such as Kohler, American Standard, and Toto. It’s an easy way to check this chore off your summer list.
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