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Seven Virginia and Washington, D.C. universities are among the 500 best in the world, according to a recent ranking from Time.

Seven Virginia and Washington, D.C. universities are among the 500 best in the world, according to a recent ranking from Time designed to help students understand where they’re most likely to get degrees that help them achieve extraordinary success after graduation.

Virginia and D.C. universities cited by Time and their rank in the world are:

The higher education debate often falsely pits diversity against meritocracy, suggesting universities must choose between student identity and quality, but the core issue may be wealth’s role in admissions, Time said. The real question is how to design admissions policies that are both more meritocratic and increase socioeconomic diversity, the news outlet said.

Time said the tension is reflected in its new ranking of the World’s Top Universities, which emphasizes the extent to which students achieve extraordinary success — for example, in patenting innovations or rising to leadership roles in business. But the analysis also reveals what Time called “an uncomfortable reality”: These top universities are primarily accessible to children from wealthy families in most countries, limiting their socioeconomic diversity.

Time said its research using big data to study the outcomes of millions of college students over time underscored that in the United States. While fewer than 1 percent of Americans attend the 12 “Ivy-Plus” colleges (the eight Ivies, plus Stanford, MIT, Duke and UChicago), these alumni account for more than 13 percent of the top 0.1 percent of earners, a quarter of U.S. senators, half of Rhodes scholars, and three-fourths of recent Supreme Court justices appointed in the last half-century.

“These institutions don’t merely select talented students but directly change their life trajectories,” Time said. “Comparing waitlisted students who were accepted vs. rejected from these institutions essentially by chance, we find that those who attend an Ivy-Plus college are far more likely to reach the top 1 percent of the income distribution, work at prestigious firms, and achieve success in many other dimensions. Selective colleges have extraordinary influence.”

The top 20 universities worldwide on Time’s list are:

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Eclairons, a family-owned French pastry shop, is set to open a new location Friday, Feb. 6 in Old Town Alexandria, owner Maya Srour confirmed Wednesday.

Look for an official grand opening coming up in March.

The space at 430 S. Washington St. is a well-known spot for a bakery; it was the former home of Firehook Bakery, which was in business for more than 20 years, closing its doors at the location on Christmas Eve 2024.

"We're excited to come to Old Town!" Srour said last year when plans were unveiled for the new Eclairons location. She runs the business with her family, including her father Chef Toni Srour, who has more than 40 years of baking experience. The owners have been busy renovating the interior and exterior last year.

"We aim to preserve the existing facade while giving it a clean, modern update that aligns with the tenant's brand. The design will maintain key historical elements while introducing sleek new features to enhance the building's overall appearance," FORMDesign, LLC noted in a letter to the City. The proposed design went before the City's Board of Architectural Review last spring.

The hours at Eclairons will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

This will be the second location for Elcarions. Its first bakery is located at 1737 Wilson Blvd., in the Colonial Village Shopping Center in Arlington. The bakery has earned 4.5 stars on Yelp.

The Alexandria bakery will offer the same features and menu as the Arlington location: A coffee bar, breakfast (croissants, egg sandwiches, quiche, breakfast burritos and more), lunch (short rib sandwich, turkey panini and more), cookies, bars, pastries and of course, eclairs. Other specialties include whole cakes including one named "Alexandria," which is described as almond coconut macaron, pistachio cream and white chocolate pistachio glaze. Other flavors include Dark Chocolate Raspberry and Black Forest. (It's unsure whether the entire menu will be immediately available before the grand opening in March.)

The family business also includes a third location, Pastry Xpo in Falls Church.

Chef Toni Srour immigrated from Lebanon at the age of 26, and after learning the business of baking from his father, he opened his first wholesale business, Maurice Pastries, Inc. in 1993 followed by Pastry Xpo Café in 2008 and added Eclairons in 2020 in Arlington.

His business and food philosophy is to keep evolving, continuously perfecting recipes and creating new ones with sometimes unexpected flavors.

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Acts of kindness happen every day in Alexandria — and we want to hear about the moments, big or small, that show how neighbors support one another. Patch has partnered with T-Mobile on Good Deeds, Great Communities, a nationwide initiative that spotlights acts of kindness in communities across the country.

If you’ve done a good deed, experienced one or seen one recently, we invite you to share it. At the end of the submission period, Patch will select one community, at Patch’s discretion, and make a charitable donation of $500 to a local nonprofit.

You can submit a recent act of kindness — whether it was something you did yourself or something you witnessed. If you’re submitting a kind act done by someone else, please be sure you have their permission before sharing their story.

As part of the submission, you’ll be asked for your state and ZIP code. This information helps power our real-time leaderboard, which is updated throughout the submission period so readers can follow along and encourage others in their community to participate. You’re welcome to submit more than one act of kindness, helping highlight the many ways people in Alexandria show up for one another.

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If you’d like to share a story, submissions remain open through March 31, 2026. Submit your good deed here, and consider sharing this opportunity with others in Alexandria so more acts of kindness can be included. Patch may select your good deed to appear in an article as part of the Good Deeds, Great Communities project.

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A quick-moving winter storm is forecast to bring up to an inch of snow to Northern Virginia starting Tuesday night, which could result in icy roads and dangerous road conditions for area commuters.

Meteorologists are tracking the storm as it moves east into colder air and toward the mid-Atlantic coast, according to the latest AccuWeather forecast. A widespread coating of snow is forecast through Virginia, Maryland and Delaware.

While snowfall totals are expected to be lower than recent storms, cities like Washington, D.C. and Baltimore could see up to an inch late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, AccuWeather forecasters said.

Travel disruptions and refreezing roads also remain concerns, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a winter commuting hazard for Wednesday morning.

NWS forecasters also predicted similar timing for possible snowfall in a hazardous weather outlook issued Tuesday.

"A light accumulation of snow is possible this evening through early Wednesday morning. If this threat materializes, there may be travel disruptions," the National Weather Service wrote.

Forecasters also warned that any potential snowfall could create hazards for area commuters Wednesday morning.

"If commuting Wednesday morning, be aware of the possibility of significant travel disruptions," NWS forecasters said. "Plan ahead by allowing for extra travel time, and consider using public transportation and telework options."

Looking ahead, an Arctic front may bring snow showers and gusty winds to the Baltimore region on Friday. Following this front, dangerously cold wind chills are likely during the overnight and morning hours Friday night through Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters said snow showers and snow squalls could develop along and ahead of the front, including during the Friday morning and evening commutes.

"The Arctic front may also cause damaging winds and power outages late Friday night into Saturday, gale to storm force winds over the waters, and freezing spray over ice-free waters," the National Weather Service wrote.

Here's a look at the latest forecast for Northern Virginia:

Tuesday: Scattered flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly between 11pm and 3am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Friday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

Another Arctic blast of cold is headed to Virginia, and there are two chances for snow this week, according to the latest forecast.

Two more rounds of snow are possible across Northern Virginia this week, according to the latest forecast, as a frigid stretch continues to hamper work to clear roads and driveways from the late January snowstorm.

The first chance of snow is Tuesday night into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. A coating to less than an inch of snow is expected.

"A brief warmup is expected through Tuesday. A clipper-type system will bring a chance of light snow Tuesday night," the NWS said. "Turning colder for the middle and second half of the week. An Arctic front will cross the area Friday night bringing snow showers and sharply colder temperatures for the weekend

The next chance of snow comes Friday as a strong clipper system ahead of an Arctic front passes through the state, National Weather Service forecasters said.

Parts of Northern Virginia should creep above freezing on Monday, but it won't last long, National Weather Service forecasters said.

"Sunny and not as cold today with high temperatures climbing above the freezing mark for many for the first time in more than a week," the agency said.

Some light snow is possible Wednesday morning, with a light accumulation of a coating to an inch or so possible. Any snow should end by midday, The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang predicts.

"Clouds increase on Friday, when it’s not as cold. Highs reach the mid-30s or so and a few snow showers or flurries can’t be ruled out," the Post said. "We’re back into the deep freeze over the weekend, with highs only in the 20s and lows in the single digits to near 10 degrees. … Milder air does look like it will return the following week."

Residents across the DMV have found it difficult to dig out their driveways and sidewalks, while many residential streets, school drives and bus stops are still coated with ice. That has lead to a second week of either canceled classes or late starts.

Alexandria City Public Schools had all schools and offices closed Monday, with students participating in synchronous learning.

Arlington County Public Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools and Prince William County Public Schools all canceled classes on Monday.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools declared Monday as a remote learning day.

Here's the latest Northern Virginia from the National Weather Service:

Monday Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

TonightIncreasing clouds, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

TuesdayA chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday NightSnow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

WednesdayPartly sunny, with a high near 32. North wind around 8 mph.

Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 16.

ThursdaySunny, with a high near 29.

Thursday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 13.

FridayA chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 15.

SaturdaySunny, with a high near 23. Blustery.

Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 9.

SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 25.