🌱 Man Arrested For Attempt To Poison Dogs + Art Center Re-Jury

Hey, everybody! It's Monday in Old Town Alexandria and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Cooler; afternoon showers. High: 49 Low: 41.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and milder. High: 63 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories today in Old Town Alexandria:

1. A man in Alexandria was arrested after he allegedly threw poisoned meat into his neighbor's yard due to being bothered by their dogs' barking. The neighbor, John Romano, was caught on camera, and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria later confirmed that the meat contained rat poison. Romano is now facing charges of attempting to harm animals, which is a class one misdemeanor. (WTOP)
2. The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria will be re-jurying its artist studios for the first time in its 48-year history. The annual jury and re-jury process aims to sustain the center's vibrancy, with all artist studios re-juried, except for the founding artists. The second round of jurying will occur in 2023, with applications opening on Mar. 1 and due on Apr. 18. (Patch)
3. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Old Town Alexandria area. Available properties range from a 1,445-square-foot, two-bed, three-bath home for $649,000 to a $1.3 million home with four beds, three baths, and 3,696 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Old Town Alexandria Patch)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Old Town Alexandria:

Monday, February 27

• Funday Monday At Old Town Hall, Fairfax (10:30 AM)

Tuesday, February 28

• The Hunt For Washington At Alexandria Historic District (9:00 AM)
• Happy Hour: How To Prepare For Retirement At Sunrise Of Old Town (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the three wrestlers from Alexandria City High School who participated in the Virginia High School League Wrestling State Championship last weekend, with senior Calvin Wiedemer placing third, and senior Bassem Sliti and sophomore Juelz Peters each winning a match. (Patch)
• Mark your calendars for the 2023 Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade, which will take place on Saturday, Mar. 4! The parade features pipe bands, Irish dance schools, community groups, and other performers, and is the largest one-day event in Old Town Alexandria. Donations can be made to preserve the parade on the donate page or by contacting ballyshaners@yahoo.com. (Visit Alexandria VA via Facebook)
• The Annual Needlework Show at Woodlawn will celebrate its 60th anniversary in March, showcasing thousands of embroidery pieces by artists from all over the world, and returning with special exhibits, in-house seating, needlework demonstrations, and online events. (Visit Alexandria VA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new update!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is a freelance copywriter for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. She is a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.