It’s been another busy week in Alexandria.
Amid the impact of federal worker cutbacks, looming budgets and crime, our top story this week was on the popularity of a new Taylor Swift-themed pop-up bar in Del Ray. Lines are wrapping around the block at Eras (2312 Mount Vernon Avenue).
The City of Alexandria is rolling out additional speed safety measures on four key roads this spring in an effort to improve roadway safety.
The city plans to expand its School Zone Speed Camera Safety Program and lower speed limits in certain areas.
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The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the graduation of 19 local residents who recently completed the Sheriff’s Community Academy spring session. Sheriff Sean Casey presented each graduate with a certificate of achievement and a Sheriff’s Office challenge coin during the March 22 ceremony, marking the conclusion of the four-week educational program.
This ninth session of the Sheriff’s Community Academy, which began on March 1, provided Alexandrians with an interactive opportunity to explore the office’s role in the local criminal justice system. Participants spent their Saturday mornings learning about various aspects of Sheriff’s Office operations through engagement with sworn and professional staff.
Alexandria’s effort to ditch school buses and put high school students on city-run DASH buses is not without controversy.
On Tuesday, City Council Member Abdel Elnoubi expressed frustration on how Alexandria City Public Schools has addressed the issue.
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
According to a project update released Friday, The Heritage at Old Town development is moving forward. Construction at 505 S. Alfred St. will begin in the second quarter of 2025. The development, known as Block 4, will include 310 apartment homes and more than 14,000 square feet of amenity space.
Construction is expected to continue through the third quarter of 2027, extending the timeline previously established for the project. The development team attributes the extended timeline to permitting impacts.
Alexandria is preparing for an exciting Easter weekend on April 19 and 20, 2025, with a diverse range of events and dining experiences to celebrate the holiday. From traditional egg hunts for the family to special Easter buffets and even a sunrise worship service by the waterfront, there are opportunities for everyone to partake in the festivities.
Check back often; we’ll update this story as we’re made aware of more festivities and fun.
ALXnow will launch its new monthly interview series featuring exclusive one-on-one live virtual video conversations with Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins on Friday, April 4.
The “Ask The Mayor” series will provide Alexandria residents with regular opportunities to hear directly from Mayor Gaskins on pressing city issues and to submit their questions for consideration.
Virginia American Water is set to begin its annual spring hydrant flushing in Alexandria starting Monday, March 31, with work expected to continue through the end of June.
The company notified customers in Alexandria via email and phone on Friday (March 28) that crews will flush the water distribution system between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays through April 11 in the initial phase of the maintenance program.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, mainly between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 69 degrees. Light south wind, becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low of around 58 degrees. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high near 84 degrees. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
