Uber and Lyft drivers boycott for higher wages in Alexandria

Dozens of Uber and Lyft drivers from around the region boycotted both companies today by turning off their apps in Alexandria. The boycott was part of an international May Day […] Read more on ALXnow: Uber and Lyft drivers boycott for higher wages in Alexandria

LCSO Arrests 8 for Internet Child Exploitation

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) concluded an internet chat operation the week of April 21, 2025, that resulted in detectives obtaining charges on eight adult males who were trying to use the internet to exploit children in Loudoun County.

Supporters rally in Alexandria for Georgetown professor detained by ICE

Dozens of supporters are currently gathered outside the U.S. District Court in Alexandria to support Georgetown University professor Dr. Badar Khan Suri during his immigration hearing. The rally, which began […] Read more on ALXnow: Supporters rally in Alexandria for Georgetown professor detained by ICE

New owners announced for ‘She’s Unique’ jewelry store on King Street

A popular jewelry store in Old Town has a new owner. Katya and Sibila Ananieva, the mother-daughter owners of She’s Unique (205 King Street), recently announced that they’ve sold the […] Read more on ALXnow: New owners announced for ‘She’s Unique’ jewelry store on King Street

Spring festivals, Star Wars runs, and live music pack Alexandria weekend (May 2-4)

Alexandria gears up for a bustling first weekend of May, offering residents and visitors a diverse slate of activities from Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4. Highlights include spring […] Read more on ALXnow: Spring festivals, Star Wars runs, and live music pack Alexandria weekend (May 2-4)

Detectives Seek Suspect Responsible for Vehicle Break-Ins and Larcenies

McLean Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect responsible for multiple vehicle break-ins and larcenies in McLean. On January 5, at 5:40 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Westbranch Drive and Westpark Drive in McLean for a destruction of property report. While investigating … Continued