Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect clouds to dissipate, revealing mostly sunny skies with a high near 62. A calm wind will transition to a northwest breeze at 5-8 mph in the afternoon. On Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low temperature around 38 and a steady northwest wind at about 6 mph.
Housing is one of the biggest issues impacting Alexandria, and a new meeting planned next month will give Alexandrians a chance to weigh in on future plans — and get a light dinner out of it.
The City of Alexandria is hosting a community meeting on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in the Patrick Henry K-8 School (4643 Taney Avenue). Attendees are encouraged to register in advance.
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.
Kids and their parents can bring in gently used books to an Alexandria recreation center this Friday and swap them for fresh books from other locals.
The event, hosted by Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 28, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center (40 Dale Street). The event is co-sponsored by the Duncan Library.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) data showed a decline in school safety incidents, but a notable uptick in fights/assaults.
The ACPS School Safety Data Review covers the first and second quarter of this 2024-2025 school year. Compared to the third and fourth quarters of last year incidents declined from 73 to 62, though that total still wasn’t as low as the first and second quarters from last school year at 57 incidents.
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
Alexandria’s DASH bus network is hoping that cutting half a dozen bus stops along King Street — as well as adding two others — can help make the bus and King Street Trolley lines that travel along the street more reliable and help reduce traffic congestion.
In a release, DASH said the new changes were implemented effective yesterday (Sunday).
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunshine and a high around 55 degrees, with calm winds picking up to 5-9 mph from the south in the afternoon. The night will remain partly cloudy, as temperatures drop to approximately 39 degrees and south winds maintain a speed of 5-7 mph.
It’s been another busy week in Alexandria as the city adapts to changes under the Trump administration.
Local organization Tenants and Workers United has been working to help families access resources, including legal representation, to prepare for possible ICE raids.
Department of Beer and Wine (DBW), a gourmet beer and wine shop in Potomac Yard, is moving to the Del Ray neighborhood.
In an email to DBW Wine Club members, the shop owners said they are moving to 2805 Mount Vernon Avenue. DBW will be moving into the location formerly occupied by the ASAP Printing and Mailing Company and will share the building with a Truist bank.
Eras, a Taylor Swift-themed popup bar, is opening next week on Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray.
While still under construction, owner Bill Blackburn said that each section of the seasonal popup at 2312 Mount Vernon Avenue represents one of Swift’s albums — Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation and Folklore. There’s even a hall with portraits of her ex-boyfriends.
