New 2025 Summer Camp Programs (via City of Alexandria)
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Expect rain mainly before 11 a.m. and patchy fog between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., with cloudy conditions and a high near 51 degrees. A 6-8 mph northeast wind accompanies a 60% chance of precipitation, with new amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. On Monday night, there’s a slight chance of showers before 2 a.m., with clouds gradually clearing to partly cloudy and a low around 35 degrees. Light west wind will shift to northwest at 9-14 mph in the evening, gusting up to 21 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation.
Jazz @ Met returns to Met Park on select Thursdays, May-June. Photos by Bruce Buckley.
The JoGo Project performing at Jazz @ Met. Photos by Bruce Buckley.
Photos by Bruce Buckley.
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.
Art Activity: “Even Colors Dance (Synesthetic Watercolor)” | Led by David Ignacio, current Resident Artist at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington’s main museum
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.
The proposals, which must be balanced with corresponding cuts or revenue increases, range from increasing support for Alexandria City Public Schools to expanding recreational programs and enhancing public transportation services.
🌧️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers after 10 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 69 degrees. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. Rain tonight with patchy fog between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. Low around 44 degrees. North wind 7 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%—new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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.
Alexandria Fire Department is Awarded International Accredited Status (via Alexandria Fire Department)
The Alexandria Fire Department has earned accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, a part of the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
James Parajon, the City Manager, says this shows Alexandria’s dedication to top-notch public safety and always improving fire and emergency services.
The 4th Annual ALX Dog Walk brought together more than 1,000 dogs and their owners for a two-mile trek through Old Town Alexandria Saturday morning, combining environmental advocacy with puppy playtime.
The event, emceed by NBC4’s Chuck Bell, transformed Oronoco Bay Park into a hub of sustainability education and dog-centered activities.
Tom Rush, Matt Nakoa, and Jeff Daniels will perform at The Birchmere Music Hall on April 5. (via The Birchmere)
Good Saturday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 a.m., then isolated showers after 5 p.m.. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 76 degrees. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be around tonight before 2 a.m., then scattered showers after 5 a.m.. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62 degrees. South wind around 6 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
ACPS Announces Adaarema S. Kelly as Principal of Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School (via ACPS)
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is welcoming Adaarema S. Kelly as the new principal of Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School, starting July 1, 2025.
Kelly, who currently leads Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, brings over 25 years of K-12 education experience to her new position.
Ryan Belmore, Publisher of ALXnow, and Mayor Alyia Gaskins in conversation on Friday, April 4, 2025
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins addressed many community concerns in the inaugural “Ask the Mayor” session with ALXnow on Friday (April 4), highlighting her first 100 days in office, the city’s response to federal uncertainty, and much more.
The conversation, hosted by ALXnow Publisher Ryan Belmore, marks the beginning of a new monthly ALXnow series designed to provide residents with direct access to city leadership.
