Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm Partly sunny with a high of 91°F. Showers are likely tonight with a possible thunderstorm.
It’s been a somewhat hectic week in Alexandria, with:
On that last story: Alexandria Planning Director Karl Moritz confirmed to ALXnow that rabbits are not, in fact, classified as poultry for city zoning purposes.
Alexandria’s Planning Director Karl Moritz confirmed that city ordinance doesn’t recognize rabbits as poultry.
In the wake of the Alexandria Times expose about rabbits sold at the butchery, commentators quickly argued that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) considers rabbits as poultry.
This year’s Very Godly VBS, inspired by The Titan’s Curse, invites children into the world of Camp Half-Blood to explore faith, courage, belonging, and community through storytelling, music, crafts, games, science, and reflection in a fun and welcoming environment for all.
Location: The Falls Church
A 52-year-old Alexandria man suffered minor injuries after being sprayed in the face with an unknown substance and then robbed in Fairlington, according to the Alexandria Police Department.
APD reported the incident at around 2 a.m. on Monday via Twitter. Police said that three unknown suspects approached the victim and that one of them sprayed him in the face before he was robbed of personal items.
Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s War for Independence with renowned music historians David & Ginger Hildebrand for performances of special period music. The Hildebrands will don period attire to discuss and perform music associated with Alexandria’s sister cities: Caen, France; Dundee, Scotland; Helsingborg, Sweden; and Gyumri, Armenia. Scottish music was especially influential in the American colonies, and once the French joined the Revolutionary cause there were musical celebrations for Generals LaFayette, Rochambeau and other French leaders. This concert event is part of the “Alexandria commemorates America’s 250” campaign. David & Ginger specialize in researching, recording, and performing early American music. Since 1980 they have presented concerts and educational programs throughout the country and abroad at museums, historic sites, schools and universities. Mount Vernon, The National Gallery of Art, The National Archives, and Colonial Williamsburg are among their many past sponsors.
Tickets are $20.
Ready to add a furry companion to your family?
Say hello to Nina, a 1-year-old brown brindle with white markings who is up for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria!
Those hoping to spend an afternoon at one of Alexandria’s recreation centers next week might be disappointed: centers around town are shutting down for an end-of-summer clean.
The annual cleaning comes at the end of the summer camp programs to prepare the facilities for fall.
Changes are coming to Chart House, the popular restaurant with panoramic views of the Alexandria Waterfront.
The restaurant at 1 Cameron Street filed a special use permit request to modestly increase the footprint of the outdoor dining terrace and install a motorized retractable pergola.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: The weather forecast predicts a mostly sunny day with a high temperature near 87°F and a west wind blowing at 7 to 9 mph. For Friday night, it will be partly cloudy with the temperature dropping to around 70°F, accompanied by a southeast wind at 3 to 6 mph.
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (July 2023).
Most expensive single-family homes sold