Notes: Alexandria goes to the dogs this weekend

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

🌧️ Today’s weather: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3 p.m., then isolated showers between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. High near 71 degrees. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 90%—new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight, there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 56 degrees. Northeast wind around 6 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

🚨 You need to know

Alexandria is gearing up for two exciting dog-centric events this weekend.

The ALX Dog Walk kicks off the weekend on Saturday at Oronoco Bay Park. From 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., dog owners and their pets can enjoy a 2-mile riverside stroll, live performances by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and Alexandria Singers, and a sustainability festival. Event organizers are enthusiastic about the upcoming gathering, promising “a great morning for you and your four-legged friends.”

Sunday marks the return of the Del Ray Dog Fest. Now in its third year, the event occurs at the George Washington Middle School parking lot from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This outdoor celebration features dog-focused activities, special menu items for pups, live music, vendors, and food options. The Del Ray Dog Fest isn’t just about fun – it also supports a good cause. Proceeds from the event go to Pawfectly Delicious Dog Treats, an organization that provides job training and meaningful work opportunities for adults with disabilities.

What else you need to know

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School yesterday as part of a joint effort to bring fresh food to schools nationwide. [ALXnow]

During its regular meeting last night, the ACPS School Board received presentations on the division’s draft strategic plan for 2025-2030 and updates on the ongoing redistricting process. [ALXnow]

The ACPS School Board also approved initiating the naming process for the Early Childhood Center courtyard, Naomi L. Brooks Media Center, and Parker-Gray Stadium field. [ALXnow]

Mayor Alyia Gaskins joins ALXnow for a one-on-one conversation, Ask The Mayor, at 2 p.m. today. Watch live or anytime afterward on alxnow.com. If you haven’t done so already, submit a question for the Mayor.

The Tall Ship Pride of Baltimore II has arrived in Alexandria. She will offer free deck tours and an evening sail today. [ALXnow]

Get ready to champion your favorite local spots! Next week, ALXnow, Alexandria’s most-read news source, will launch the ALXnow Readers’ Choice Awards, a new initiative designed to celebrate the city’s best businesses, people, and activities, as chosen by the community itself.

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📈 Thursday’s most read

The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for April 3, 2025.

1. Notes: Meetings next week offer Alexandria residents the chance to comment on proposed I-495 express lanes extension (1905 views)
2. HHS Secretary Kennedy and USDA Secretary Rollins make last-minute stop in Alexandria to talk food safety in schools (902 views)
3. Alexandria City Council to consider increases to residential parking permit fees (686 views)
4. Petition submitted to rename Parker-Gray Stadium field at Alexandria City High School after NFL linebacker alum Keith Burns (615 views)
5. History-Making Mayor: Alyia Gaskins celebrated by peers as Alexandria’s first Black female leader (385 views)

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