Congressman Don Beyer is skipping President Donald Trump’s address to Congress tonight (Tuesday, March 4).
Beyer, who represents Virginia’s 8th Congressional District (Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, and parts of Fairfax County) in the House, first announced his decision during a telephone town hall meeting with constituents on Monday night.
The Alexandria Health Department and the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria have released their Winter 2024-25 Progress Report for the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), highlighting significant advances in addressing the city’s key health priorities.
The report reveals that 74 of the 80 planned tactics are now in progress, managed by a coalition of city agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations. These initiatives target the three priority areas identified in Alexandria’s 2019 Community Health Assessment: mental health, poverty, and housing.
Noteworthy: Combination of historic character & modern luxury
Two blocks from the heart of Old Town, this home offers a rare combination of historic character, modern luxury, and livable space. Just minutes from King Street, the waterfront, restaurants, shops, and parks, you will be directly in the center of it all. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence spans approximately 2,600+ square feet and has been thoughtfully updated to support both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The home features high-end appliances, including Miele, Sub-Zero, and Viking, paired with a layout that feels intuitive, comfortable, and functional. Built in the early 1800s, the home is an example of Alexandria’s historic “flounder house” style, though what stands out most is how seamlessly that history has been adapted for modern living. Original hardwood floors anchor the heart of the home, while preserved architectural details, particularly in the family room, highlight its 200-year legacy. The upper level includes a flexible primary suite with an adjoining office or sitting room, offering an ideal work-from-home setup or private retreat. A standout feature is the redesigned, two-tier courtyard, creating a true outdoor living environment rarely found in Old Town. Entered through a private gate and enhanced with thoughtful landscaping, the space includes both an upper courtyard and a lower patio with direct access from the kitchen, allowing for seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Additional features include a copper roof and six fireplaces, further reinforcing the home’s blend of enduring craftsmanship and modern updates.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today's weather: Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 62 degrees. Expect increasing clouds tonight, with a low of around 51 degrees. There's a chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm tomorrow, with a high near 64 degrees.
By Ken Abrams, special to ALXnow
Folk legend Tom Rush continues to forge ahead. The 84-year-old singer-songwriter, who got his start playing at Harvard University in 1961, will bring his catalog of songs and stories to The Birchmere on Saturday, April 5. At an age when most folks are comfortably retired, Rush remains active, recording a new album last year, playing dozens of live shows annually, and even hosting a regular weekly webcast, Rockport Sundays.
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
ALXnow is excited to announce the launch of the ALXnow Press Club, a new membership program designed to foster a deeper connection between the publication and its readers while supporting robust local journalism in Alexandria.
This initiative follows ALXnow’s welcoming of Ryan Belmore as its new publisher. Belmore, an experienced news publisher and active community member, brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to community-driven journalism. He envisions a future where ALXnow continues to be the go-to source for local news, expanding its coverage, adding diverse voices, and facilitating deeper connections between residents and their city.
Locals around the region may have received texts recently for “unpaid toll bills” — be aware that this is part of a ‘smishing’ scam making the rounds nationwide.
Smishing is a type of data phishing scam that uses text messages to lure people into giving personal information. The text going around gives a url and tells the receiver to put the address into their Safari browser and open it.
The ye olde Taco Bell Cantina on King Street in the heart of Old Town (417 King Street) is set to get a new upgrade that could be getting a new pickup window for to-go orders.
The new plan proposes to add an aluminum framed “pick-up window” to the front of the store. The proposal is scheduled to head to the Board of Architectural Review on Wednesday, March 5.
In response to a series of federal worker layoffs spearheaded by Elon Musk’s DOGE, Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins said the city has put together a new webpage to support federal workers.
The page includes a “comprehensive guide for federal workers transitioning into new fields”, a list of available City of Alexandria jobs, and information about other emergency safety net services like child care, food and housing assistance.
The Virginia Department of Transportation could be bringing changes to S. Van Dorn Street in Franconia, just south Alexandria, including possible bicycle/pedestrian improvements.
A Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) study is set to complete next year and, as part of that study, VDOT is collecting feedback on what roadway improvements should prioritize.
