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On Wednesday morning (March 19), cheering children honored the people who actually make Alexandria run at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School. The event honoring essential workers marked the culmination of the…2 months ago
With the official arrival of spring on Thursday (March 20), and the much-anticipated cherry blossom season in full swing, ALXnow is inviting residents and visitors alike to capture the beauty…2 months ago
ALXnow is introducing a new monthly interview series featuring exclusive one-on-one live virtual video conversations with Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins. The “Ask The Mayor” program will provide Alexandria residents with…2 months ago
The Whitley is now selling, offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a luxury condominium in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. With prices starting from the $500s to $1.9M, this…2 months ago
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria! 🌤️ Today’s Weather Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. Calm wind becoming south at 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could…2 months ago
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) held its first community meeting on school boundary redistricting Tuesday evening. Three draft boundary maps were presented to address school capacity and utilization issues across…2 months ago
Three men are in custody after allegedly assaulting a man and stealing his shoes on a DASH bus this afternoon (Tuesday) in Alexandria’s West End. The Alexandria Police Department confirmed…2 months ago
After years under development, the ribbon was cut today on the new synthetic turf sports field at Patrick Henry K-8 School. It took six years to construct the field in…2 months ago
The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style is set for May 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the 200-500 blocks of King Street. This free event…2 months ago
Miss your chance to bring up a burning issue at a recent town hall meeting with the Alexandria City Council? City Council Member R. Kirk McPike is asking City Manager…2 months ago
The Office of Historic Alexandria wants your help with a national study on how museums impact society. It’s one of 40 institutions chosen for the Museum Social Impact in Practice…2 months ago
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria! 🌤️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 66 degrees. North wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight will be…2 months ago
A 34-year-old Alexandria man faces multiple assault and firearm-related charges after allegedly brandishing a handgun from his car at other drivers. The first incident was reported at around 1 a.m.…2 months ago
Dr. La’Tonya Rease Miles, an Alexandria native and first-generation college graduate, will return to her hometown on May 21 for a book signing and discussion at the James M. Duncan…2 months ago
No arrest was made after a crash that damaged multiple vehicles and upturned a red Mercedes-Benz in Old Town earlier this month. According to a recently released search warrant affidavit,…2 months ago
A new community health survey reveals that Alexandria residents consider mental health and substance use the most pressing health issues in the city. The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) conducted the…2 months ago
La Madeline is back and brighter than ever in Old Town. After briefly shutting down for a recent interior renovation, the French restaurant at 500 King Street reopened on Friday,…2 months ago
A new Sichuan restaurant is opening soon in Arlandria. Vienna-based Chili Wok is planning on expanding with a new location at 3829 Mount Vernon Avenue in the Del Ray North…2 months ago
The Alexandria Police Department is on the lookout for a white Ford F-150 pickup truck that allegedly took off after crashing into a Metrobus in Old Town. A bus driver…2 months ago
The City of Alexandria is asking residents to weigh in on its Draft One-Year Action Plan for Housing and Community Development for fiscal year 2026. The plan, covering July 1,…2 months ago
Plans to replace an office building in the West End with a 345-unit apartment building are heading to city review. According to city records, the applicant, 1900 Beauregard Property Owner…2 months ago
Got an issue to raise to local leaders in Alexandria? Later this month, City Council will hold a town hall meeting to get feedback and discuss upcoming projects. The meeting…2 months ago
Good Monday morning, Alexandria! 🌤️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, mainly before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 60 degrees. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as…2 months ago
Good Sunday morning, Alexandria! 🌤️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 72 degrees. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with…2 months ago
Good Saturday morning, Alexandria! 🌤️ Today’s weather: Patchy drizzle before 11 a.m. Areas of dense fog between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 59 degrees.…2 months ago
The Federal Aviation Administration is implementing sweeping safety measures at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. These changes include permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations and the closure of a controversial…2 months ago
A Premier Potomac Yard Townhome with Two Amazing Outdoor Terraces! Read more on ALXnow: Listing of the Day: 714 E. Howell Avenue2 months ago
There’s nothing like a new pair of shoes. This afternoon, all James K. Polk Elementary School students in Alexandria’s West End received free sneakers. That’s 770 pairs of shoes, all…2 months ago
What a busy week it’s been in Alexandria. Our top story was on big changes planned for 400 King Street in Old Town. The building takes over an entire city…2 months ago
Construction recently started for a Chipotle restaurant at 3672 King Street in the Bradlee Shopping Center. The interior renovation of the space started a couple weeks ago. No opening date…