Thursday, May 23, 2013
The weekend weather forecast: Cooler temperatures across Northern Virginia.
Summer seemed to kick into gear this week across Northern Virginia, with temperatures in the 80s under sunny skies. But the Memorial Day weekend weather forecast in the Alexandria area calls for cooler temperatures, which you'll start to feel by Friday morning. Friday’s forecast has high temperatures in the low or mid-60s with a 30 percent chance of showers, particularly in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday temperatures will be in the low 70s under sunnier skies—the chance of rain decreases to just 10 percent. Monday should be downright beautiful—sunny with a high temperature of about 75 degrees across the DC metro area. Here’s the weather for some popular destinations this weekend: Virginia Beach – Friday will bring isolated …
Mayor Bill Euille urges community "to be patient, and allow the justice system to do its work."
The death of Lynhaven resident Julian Dawkins has been ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner following the results of an autopsy, Alexandria police said Thursday evening. • See: Alexandria Police ID Victim in Lynhaven Shooting Dawkins, 22, was shot early Wednesday following a confrontation with off-duty Arlington County Sheriff’s Deputy Craig Patterson, police said. No charges have been filed against Patterson. Police continue to investigate the case and are interviewing witnesses in order to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting. Alexandria detectives have consulted with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office regarding whether or not criminal charges should be filed, according to a press release from…
The latest health department restaurant inspection reports.
Alexandria Health Department officials inspected numerous restaurants in West End Alexandria in recent weeks. We all want to know how our favorite restaurants stack up on cleanliness and sanitation. "Ideally, an operation would have no critical violations, or none which are not corrected immediately and not repeated. In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," according to Virginia Department of Health's website. The site continues: "Keep in mind that any inspection report is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. On any given day, a restaurant could have fewer or more violations than noted in the report. An inspection conducted on any given …
The Friends of Rocky Versace is searching for photos of 30 of the 67 men who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.
Each Memorial Day, the Friends of Captain Rocky Versace presents a ceremony at the Capt. Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memorial outside the Mount Vernon Recreation Center in Del Ray honoring the 67 Alexandrians who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. The group is still working to obtain photos of 30 of the 67 military members who were killed or went missing in action in Vietnam. “We haven’t been able to locate families and friends for a lot of them,” said Kevin Rue of the Friends of Rocky Versace. “The last man to die was in 1973, so it’s been 40 years. The earliest man, it’s been 50 years. So a lot of time has passed. And in that, you count the last 17 years with the Internet and only a few Vietnam remembrance …
Head to Royal Restaurant Friday night to help raise funds for tennis program.
Burgundy Farm Country Day School 8th grader and tennis player Pasquale Procaccino, 13, loves to play tennis. He hopes to pass on his love for the game to others who can't afford to play and has organized a fundraiser Friday night to do just that. The fundraiser is scheduled for Friday evening, May 24 at the Royal Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria (734 N St. Asaph St.), (703) 548-1616) to help fund the Game On program; Pasquale hopes to hold more fundraisers in the future to help repair and resurface those courts that first motivated him to act. The owners of the restaurant said they will contribute a portion of dinner sales from other diners that evening not related to the fundraiser to help the cause. As Pasquale, who plans to attend T.C…
Rosie Clark's memories drive her to raise money to fight hunger.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. This story originally ran March 29. Local Zumba instructor Rosie Clark doesn't want any child in Prince William County to go hungry. She vividly remembers going hungry as a child growing up in Dale City, and on a recent Sunday, she held a Zumbathon to raise money to fight hunger in the greater DC area. "Nowadays, I hear families complain about going without name brands or eating out at fancy restuarants," Clark said. "When I was growing up right here in PWC, we went without hot water, electricity and food. I …
Use this gas price locator tool to find the lowest price right now.
by Virginia Patch Staff Gas prices nationwide were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't been able to produce as much gas, which has pushed prices up. "If you can gas up today to prepare for your Memorial Day driving, do so," said …
Duke is a fun-loving, young miniature pinscher mix who gets along well with everyone and is looking for his new family.
Hey guys, my name is Duke and I’m very pleased to meet you! I’m a charming and energetic one-and-a-half to two year old miniature pinscher mix with loads of personality. I’m the complete package: smart, social, affectionate, and playful, with a little mischief mixed in to keep things interesting. I only weigh about 12 pounds, but I’m no shrinking violet, and can run and play with the best of them. Sadly, my owners surrendered me to a shelter in Maryland, and said they just didn’t want me anymore. I don’t understand it, but I’m better off without those guys anyway. I was pretty scared in the shelter and realize how lucky I am to make it out alive. I’ve settled into home life now, and am so thankful for my second chance and the opportunity …
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here are Memorial Day recipes and ideas for keeping costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. and, share their tips on how to save money on your Memorial Day feast. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade --perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce -- …
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10:25 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Homicide means death at the hands of another, it doesn't necessarily mean murder. It seemed pretty clear prior to the medical examiner's statement that Mr. Dawkins was killed by someone else. The big question is whether or not the shooter will be charged with murder. The whole situation is very sad and unnecessary... more ›