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03/01/2025

Notes: WAMU speaks with Afghan refugees about new lives in Alexandria

Good Friday morning, Alexandria! ❄️ Today's weather: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, are expected mainly after 4pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 43. Southwest winds will reach 5-11 mph, gusting up to 18 mph, with a 60% chance of precipitation and potential for less than half ...

03/01/2025

Notes: Alexandria Times dives into reportedly dreadful living conditions at West End apartment complex
https://alxnow.com/2025/01/02/notes-alexandria-times-dives-into-reportedly-dreadful-living-conditions-at-west-end-apartment-complex/

(ALXnow's No. 1 most-read article for Thursday)

03/01/2025

Forecast calls for snow this weekend in Alexandria
https://alxnow.com/2025/01/02/forecast-calls-for-snow-this-weekend-in-alexandria/

(ALXnow's No. 3 most-read article for Thursday)

03/01/2025

Man suffers felonious assault in Alexandria’s West End on New Year’s Eve
https://alxnow.com/2025/01/02/man-suffers-felonious-assault-in-alexandrias-west-end-on-new-years-eve/

(ALXnow's No. 2 most-read article for Thursday)

02/01/2025

Forecast calls for snow this weekend in Alexandria

Alexandria could see snowfall this weekend, starting as early as Friday (tomorrow) afternoon. A National Weather Service said while tonight (Thursday) will be mostly clear, there's a chance for rain and snow showers tomorrow (Friday) starting after 1 p.m. The chance of precipitation is 50%, going do...

02/01/2025

Alexandria's new City Council is getting sworn in today

Alexandria's new City Council will get sworn into office today. Here's what you need to know about the installation ceremony. The City's new mayor is Alyia Gaskins, a second-term member of City Council, who faced no opposition after winning the Democratic primary in June. Joining her in the installa...

02/01/2025

Things To Do in Alexandria this Weekend: Jan. 3 - 5

Happy New Year, Alexandria! Here’s a roundup of all the festivities, events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this first weekend of 2025! Are you organizing an event? Submit events to ALXnow. Friday, January 3 Things To Do 9 a.m.: First Friday Bird Count at Dora Kelley Nat...

02/01/2025

Man suffers felonious assault in Alexandria's West End on New Year's Eve

A man suffered a felonious assault is his apartment on New Year's Eve in Alexandria's West End. The 38-year-old victim reported to police that he was physically assaulted in his apartment in the 300 block of S. Whiting Street by a man he knows. The victim was bleeding profusely from the face when he...

02/01/2025

Most and least expensive homes sold in Alexandria (December 2024)

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 (December 2024). Most expensive townhouses sold 1316 Bishop Ln -- Taylor Run -- $3,511,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 4,296 sq. ft.) 11 W Maple St -- Rosem...

02/01/2025

Notes: Alexandria Times dives into reportedly dreadful living conditions at West End apartment complex

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today's weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 40 degrees and west winds at 11 to 16 mph, gusting up to 26 mph. For Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 29 degrees, and west winds at a mild 6 to 8

01/01/2025

Street vending could be (officially) coming to Arlandria neighborhood
https://alxnow.com/2024/12/31/street-vending-could-be-officially-coming-to-arlandria-neighborhood/

(ALXnow's No. 3 most-read article for Tuesday)

01/01/2025

Smart watches banned in ACPS as School Board tightens grip on personal mobile devices
https://alxnow.com/2024/12/31/smart-watches-banned-in-acps-as-school-board-tightens-grip-on-personal-mobile-devices/

(ALXnow's No. 2 most-read article for Tuesday)

01/01/2025

Notes: Alexandria-based car dealership group sued by FTC for alleged deceptive practices
https://alxnow.com/2024/12/31/notes-alexandria-based-car-dealership-group-sued-by-ftc-for-alleged-deceptive-practices/

(ALXnow's No. 1 most-read article for Tuesday)

31/12/2024

Top 10 Alexandria stories of 2024

Well, we've reached the end of another year in Alexandria. ALXnow launched back in late 2019 and it's been a wild ride so far. The biggest stories were Alexandria's small intersection with national politics as Del Ray residents had a very Del Ray fight with Vice President-elect JD Vance over the nei...

31/12/2024

Street vending could be (officially) coming to Arlandria neighborhood

A new pilot program (item 4) will allow street venting along Mount Vernon Avenue in the Arlandria-Chirilagua neighborhood, though the staff report said the plan is to create a legal pathway for something already occurring in the neighborhood. A new one year pilot program is headed to the Planning Co...

31/12/2024

There's plenty of free transportation options this New Year's in Alexandria

Put the car keys away, because there's a number of free transportation options for partiers this New Year's Eve in Alexandria. Metro trains and buses throughout the region are operating fare-free from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Also, Alexandria's DASH bus system is free, and all routes are operating on their....

31/12/2024

Smart watches banned in ACPS as School Board tightens grip on personal mobile devices

Alexandria kids with new smart watches won't be able to wear them when they get back to school from winter break. The School Board recently approved tightened guidelines on the use of wireless connected personal mobile devices within schools. The Board essentially banned cell phone and tablet use at...

31/12/2024

Notes: Alexandria-based car dealership group sued by FTC for alleged deceptive practices

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria! ⛈️ Today's weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms from 1pm to 4pm, followed by possible thunderstorms after 4pm, with a high near 58. Morning east winds will shift southeast at 6-11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. An 80% chance of precipitation brings less than 0....