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The Alexandria City Council is considering increasing stormwater fees. A public hearing was held during its Legislative Meeting on Tuesday (April 22). Despite the opportunity for public input, no residents…9 hours ago
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) is calling for the resignation or removal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following reports that Hegseth shared classified military information with family members on his…10 hours ago
Architect and city planner G. Revell Michael is being remembered for leaving a lasting imprint on the city. Michael, who spent decades designing and approving hundreds of residential developments throughout…10 hours ago
Meet your new best friend, Astro – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Astro, a seven-year-old male, mixed breed, is available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of…11 hours ago
Many of Alexandria’s religious and elected leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis since he died in Rome on Easter Monday, April 21. The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, president…12 hours ago
Redevelopment plans for Point Lumley Park on the Alexandria waterfront are heading to the Board of Architectural Review. The BAR will review the first concept for a reimagined Point Lumley…13 hours ago
With dozens of restaurants serving up pies across the city, deciding where to grab your next pizza in Alexandria can sometimes feel overwhelming. To help navigate this delicious landscape, ALXnow…14 hours ago
Owner Jamie Fortin says she is passionate about creating a space that celebrates what women and queer people love.14 hours ago
The Alexandria City Council is set to hold its Public Hearing Meeting on Saturday, April 26, with a diverse agenda that includes development projects, zoning amendments, and special recognitions. The…15 hours ago
The PNC Alexandria Half Marathon will debut in Old Town on Sunday, April 27. It will feature a half-marathon, a 5K, and a kids’ dash. This event, produced by Pacers Running…16 hours ago
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria! 🌤️ Today’s weather: A slight chance of showers before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80 degrees. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. The…19 hours ago
The 19-year-old who suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died Saturday evening at 22 Canterbury Square has been identified by the Alexandria Police Department (APD). The victim has been identified as Deaundre…1 day ago
For the second time in less than a month, Alexandria Congressman Don Beyer (D-8th) is calling for the resignation or removal of U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Beyer…1 day ago
More details have been released about the anonymous 911 calls made last month that led to Alexandria City High School being placed on “secure the building” mode. No suspects have…1 day ago
New charges of aggravated manslaughter and driving while intoxicated have been made against the suspect arrested for last week’s fatal crash on King Street. The Alexandria Police Department announced the…1 day ago
George Wallace, a local author and former U.S. Navy Commander, is set to release his latest military thriller, “Cold Is the Deep,” on July 1, 2025. The Alexandria writer’s novel…1 day ago
Alexandria leaders are praising NOVA Parks Executive Director Paul Gilbert, who recently announced that he will step down by December. Gilbert has led the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority for…1 day ago
ALXnow.com is opening its doors to reader opinions by accepting letters to the editor. The first batch of submissions includes a letter from parents of the “Scroggins Triangle.” They’re worried…1 day ago
The St. Stephens/St. Agnes Baseball Team is off to an outstanding start in 2008. Coached by Jim Supple (second season), the school weighs-in at 11-2 on the season. “We like…1 day ago
On Tuesday, the T. C. Williams baseball team hosted Patriot District rival the Lee Lancers in the Titans 2008 home opener at Simpson Field. The Titans came away with a…1 day ago
The 2008 the T. C. Williams Varsity Baseball Team concluded its most successful season in recent memory with a 5-2 loss to number two ranked Stonebridge in the Northern Region…1 day ago
The 2008 T. C. Williams Varsity Baseball Team concluded their most successful season in recent memory with a 5-2 loss to number two ranked Stonebridge in the Northern Region Tournament. …1 day ago
Dear Merrily: A happily married male co-worker and avid baseball fan has suggested that he and I, a single female, take in a baseball game. As nice as this sounds…1 day ago
Baseball gloves, distinctive white pinstripe uniforms, Tiffany lettering … Pat Mallone, president of the Alexandria Aces, would forgive you for mistaking his team for his childhood favorite Yankees he admits…1 day ago
Youth has indeed served T.C. Williams baseball well so far this year. Fresh off of a Spring Break road trip to the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where they…1 day ago
Editor’s Note: This is the first of an occasional letters from Japan by Sano Yujiro, who recently spent a semester studying here and vowed to return to Japan with letters…1 day ago
The Alexandria Aces, local summer collegiate baseball affiliate, will kick off the teams fourth season in the Port City with a day at the links at Potomac Ridge Golf Club…1 day ago
The Georgetown University baseball team will host its annual Fall Prospect Camp on September 13 at Georgetown Prep in Bethesda, Md. The camp is open to all high school students…1 day ago
Residents at The Landing got a special visit from former NBC’s “Today” show host Hoda Kotb last Thursday (April 17). During the conversation with residents, the retired host discussed maintaining…2 days ago
The City of Alexandria is seeking residents’ thoughts on planned upgrades to John Ewald Park, a nearly 4-acre green space located on the West End at 4452 Duke Street. “The…