Rep. Don Beyer is pushing for $5.9 million in Community Project Funding for Alexandria as part of his fiscal year 2026 proposals. The requests focus on improving infrastructure, public safety, and affordable housing in the city.
A significant chunk of the funding, $1.56 million, is aimed at upgrading storm drains along East Howell and East Bellefonte Avenues. This project is part of the broader Flood Action Alexandria program, which implements both short and long-term flood prevention measures.
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Patchy fog before 11 a.m. High near 76 degrees. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
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The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is inviting the community to participate in Alexandria Police Week, a series of events that honor fallen officers and support their families.
The department shared details about the upcoming events on Facebook on May 3.
Alexandria, VA | Revolutionary Fitness, an Old Town-based coaching studio, has announced the launch of Revolutionary 50+, a 12-week semi-private training program designed specifically for men and women over 50 who want to build strength, energy, and long-term health.
The program addresses what owner Charles Augustine calls “a massive gap” in the fitness industry. “The mainstream either treats people over 50 like they’re 25 and breaks them, or treats them like they’re fragile and does nothing for them,” Augustine said. “There’s almost no middle ground, the smart, age-appropriate strength training that the longevity research actually says works.”
Good Sunday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Patchy fog before noon. High near 75 degrees. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Tonight – Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then scattered showers. Patchy fog after 10 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
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
The National Weather Service has put out a severe thunderstorm watch for Alexandria and nearby areas, lasting until 10 p.m. tonight (Saturday)
The watch, which started at 4:37 p.m. today (Saturday), covers Washington D.C., parts of Maryland (11 counties), Virginia (20 counties), and one county in West Virginia.
Good Saturday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87 degrees. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. Showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm tonight before 2 a.m., then scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%—new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday that it is “unacceptable” that two commercial aircraft had to abort landings at a Washington airport this week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon.
In addition to the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration investigating what happened Thursday afternoon at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Duffy said he plans to talk to the Department of Defense to determine why rules were “disregarded.”
After a firestorm of criticism from city leaders and student journalists over proposed oversight changes to Alexandria City High School’s student newspaper, Theogony, this morning (May 2), the Alexandria School Board’s Governance Committee returned to the drawing board.
From reporting on a transportation controversy to investigations into the School Board, transgender policies, or even lampooning metal detectors in cartoons, Theogony student journalists take their roles seriously. Now, with City Council members warning of potential “censorship” and “authoritarian” behavior from the school system, student journalists are alleging a concerted effort from the administration of Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt to suppress touchy or controversial stories from appearing in the monthly publication.
The debate over editorial control at Alexandria City High School’s student newspaper, Theogony, has drawn input from students, city leaders, and school officials after proposed policy changes raised concerns about censorship.
As the School Board committee sends the issue back for more discussion, we’re asking our readers to weigh in: Who should hold the authority to approve or reject student articles?
