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Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

🌧️ Today’s weather: Expect increasing clouds and a high around 54, with calm winds turning south at 6 mph in the afternoon. Rain will start Wednesday night, mainly after 1 am, along with patchy fog developing after 4 am; low temperature will be around 45, with a southeast wind at 3-5 mph. The chance of rain is 90%, with up to a quarter-inch of precipitation. Thanksgiving Day will see rain mainly before 1 pm and patchy fog until 2 pm, followed by a high near 55, with westerly winds increasing to 6-11 mph and gusts up to 21 mph.


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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.


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While largely liberal Alexandria has had a tense relationship with Republicans in the past, Gov. Glenn Youngkin included footage of Old Town in a video aimed at bringing Trump administration staffers to live in Virginia.

“To the new members of the President Trump administration moving to the area, I want to personally you to make Virginia your home,” Youngkin said in the 30 second video. Virginia is right across the Potomac. We offer a great quality of life, safe communities, award-winning schools where parents matter and lower taxes than DC or Maryland. ”


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Land use attorney Kenneth Wire has seen six proposals for the redevelopment of the Victory Center come through in the last twenty years.

The latest one, which that would see the building converted into affordable housing while a neighboring lot is turned into market-rate housing, could be the one that finally overturns the Victory Center’s two-decade run of bad luck.


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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


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More than $27,000 worth of packages were stolen from the United Parcel Service facility last month on Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria.

A man scaled a wall into a secure package area of the facility at 5601 Eisenhower Avenue on Sept. 25 incident, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit. The area is where high-value items are kept.


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After the drivers of a suspected stolen vehicle in Alexandria refused to stop late last night, a pursuit followed that ended in a crash and injuries in the Belle Haven area of Fairfax.

Virginia State Police (VSP) were assisting Alexandria Police with the stop of the suspected stolen vehicle, a Hyundai Elantra, near Duke and S. Van Dorn streets around 11 p.m.


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Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

🌥️ Today’s weather: Expect cloudy skies to clear gradually by mid-morning, reaching a high of 62°F. A southwest wind will blow at 9-14 mph, shifting to northwest later in the morning and potentially gusting up to 25 mph. For Tuesday night, skies will be mostly clear with a low temperature near 36°F, and a northwest wind at 3-7 mph.


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Alexandria City Public Schools is ramping up efforts to make sure its more than 15,000 students getting free education actually live in the city.

The School Board and City Council, on Monday (Nov. 25), received a report from ACPS staff on the plan.