Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
Today’s weather: Increasing clouds, with a high near 78 degrees. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 60 degrees. Calm wind.
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Wonder, a self-described “new kind of food hall” that offers menus by celebrity chefs including Bobby Flay and José Andrés, is planning to open a location in Franconia and may be eyeing a spot in Potomac Yard in Alexandria, according to a report by the Washington Business Journal.
According to the WBJ, Wonder, which has locations in Connecticut, Delaware, DC, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, will open seven D.C.-area locations.
Wonder’s food hall concept is described on its website as “Lightning-fast food delivery, takeout, and dine-in from iconic restaurants, all in one place. Order multiple restaurants at once for lunch and dinner.”
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On this day in 1991, Patricia S. “Patsy” Ticer became the first woman to be elected Mayor of Alexandria. She had served as mayor since January of that year, filling a vacancy, and she continued to hold that office until 1996, when she began serving in the Virginia State Senate.
It only took a few decades, but Greg Pehlivanis’s dream came true in Alexandria. Since 1995, the small team at Greg’s Automotive Service (3507 Mount Vernon Avenue) has fixed all manner of automobiles. But don’t worry. Even as Greg himself is stepping back and leaving operations to his son, Dino, the old troubleshooter says he’s still coming in to fix the odd car now and again.
Top House Republicans are challenging the FBI’s conclusion that the 2017 congressional baseball practice shooter was motivated by “suicide by cop.”
George Mason University is hosting a Leadership Dialogue webinar on Friday (May 9) from noon to 1 p.m., focusing on how federal administration changes affect state and local government. Former Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson will join the Regional Elected Leaders Initiative (RELI) for the discussion.
Alexandria City Council members highlighted economic uncertainty and federal impacts as key challenges facing the city during a Chamber of Commerce breakfast yesterday. The sold-out event at National Industries for the Blind allowed business leaders to hear directly from city leadership about priorities and upcoming initiatives.
The Alexandria Police Department will hold a wreath-laying ceremony today to pay tribute to officers who have died while serving their community. During the ceremony, a bell will toll for each of the 18 officers who have died in the line of duty since the department was established in 1870.
Alexandria’s 18th Annual Community Cookout series continues tonight at Ewald Park. Community members are invited to stop by between 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. to enjoy free food and activities, and access to city departments and resources.
At its meeting tonight, the Board of Architectural Review will review the first concept for a reimagined Point Lumley Park. They’ll also review a proposal for Eclairons Pastry and Coffee House to open in the former Firehook Bakery in Old Town.
Governor Glenn Youngkin will announce the 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year today at 4:30 p.m.. The 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year will represent the Commonwealth in the Council of Chief State School Officers’ National Teacher of the Year Program. The 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year will be chosen from the eight 2026 Virginia Regional Teachers of the Year, which include;
- Region 1 Rachel Tate, history teacher at Goochland High, Goochland County Public Schools
- Region 2 Deana Hubbell, elementary teacher at Carrsville Elementary, Isle of Wight County Public Schools
- Region 3 James Eccleston, history teacher at Gloucester High, Gloucester County Public Schools
- Region 4 Sharon Phox, elementary teacher at James Polk Elementary, Alexandria City Public Schools
- Region 5 Karen Grady, elementary teacher at A.R. Ware Elementary, Staunton City Public Schools
- Region 6 Matthew Neale, English teacher at Hidden Valley High, Roanoke County Public Schools
- Region 7 Jeff Brown, biology teacher at Radford High, Radford City Public Schools
- Region 8 Charles Motter, mathematics teacher at Cumberland Middle, Cumberland County Public Schools
Best of luck to all the nominees and thank you to all teachers out there for all that you do.
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for May 6, 2025.
- Episcopal High School named FIFA World Cup training site and wants 40-to-100-foot-tall lights at its athletic fields
- Letter to the Editor: Brenman Park’s public restrooms are an embarrassment to Alexandria – and a wake-up call
- Alexandria City Council addresses economic challenges, housing, and workforce development at Chamber of Commerce breakfast
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