As options are whittled down, the public has its last chance on Thursday night (June 5) to weigh in on proposed redistricting changes for Alexandria City Public Schools.
Months of discussion have led to this point, and the School Board is conducting its second public hearing on the proposed maps. The School Board will make its final decision on redistricting at its meeting on June 12. The new boundaries will go into effect in August 2026.
The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) is making it easier to share rain data and learn about flood patterns with the launch of the NoVa Flood Map rain gauge platform.
The collaborative platform, launched in March 2025, represents the region’s first synchronized rain gauge network, bringing together near real-time data from multiple localities across Northern Virginia.
Noteworthy: 1004 Virginia Ave: luxe new build, corner lot, Braddock Heights living
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The Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia is bringing a series of chamber music performances to the Charles E. Beatley Central Library (5005 Duke Street) this June. The concerts will feature a mix of classical, contemporary, and movie music.
The series features four unique performances throughout the month, each highlighting a distinct musical style and instrumental group.
Got plans after college? A new study has ranked Alexandria as the sixth-best city in the country for finding a job after graduation.
CoworkingCafe’s 2025 list of the best large, mid-sized, and small-sized cities for recent graduates is based on the percentage of the population with a bachelor’s degree, the unemployment rate for residents aged 20 to 29, the median income for graduates, the cost of living in Alexandria, and more.
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Plans to add two express lanes from the Springfield Interchange to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge will be discussed in a public hearing next week in Alexandria.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding four public hearings starting this week, the last of which will talk about the controversial 11-mile project at the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center on Wednesday, June 11. VDOT has been evaluating the project for three years, and groups say that it will create traffic bottlenecks if implemented.
Since its launch in March, the ALXnow Press Club has been steadily growing, offering readers a unique way to deepen their connection with their community and the news that shapes it. Now, ALXnow is inviting all its readers to consider joining this vital initiative, which bolsters the local journalism that keeps Alexandrians informed and engaged.
At the heart of the ALXnow mission is a core belief: local, independent journalism should be accessible to everyone. That’s why all our daily reporting, from breaking news to in-depth community features, remains free for all to read, without a paywall in sight. The Press Club is designed to uphold and strengthen this commitment.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria will present “The Play That Goes Wrong,” an award-winning comedy opening this weekend, which combines a classic murder mystery with chaotic mishaps and madcap humor.
Described by the Huffington Post as “the funniest play Broadway has ever seen,” the production runs from June 7 through June 28, at the theater’s location at 600 Wolfe Street.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 88 degrees. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Increasing clouds tonight, with a low of around 66 degrees. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
HRP Group is hosting its 18th virtual community meeting on June 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the redevelopment of the Potomac River Generating Station (PRGS) property.
The meeting will cover plans for residential buildings on Blocks A, B, and C, as well as publicly accessible open spaces.
