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Alexandria Police Department hosts Australian leaders in international exchange | ALXnow

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Alexandria Police Department hosts Australian leaders in international exchange

The Alexandria Police Department hosted senior leaders from two Australian law enforcement agencies this week for discussions on building public trust and ethical policing practices. Chief Tarrick McGuire...

West Potomac edges Alexandria City 21-20, ending Titans’ undefeated season | ALXnow

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West Potomac edges Alexandria City 21-20, ending Titans' undefeated season

The Alexandria City High School football team couldn't overcome a second-quarter deficit in a 21-20 home loss to West Potomac on Friday night, ending their perfect start to the season. The Titans fell...

Coastal flood advisory issued for Alexandria waterfront | ALXnow

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Coastal flood advisory issued for Alexandria waterfront

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for Alexandria's shoreline from midnight Saturday into early Monday morning. Up to one foot of water above ground level is expected in...

One wounded in Eisenhower West shooting | ALXnow

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One wounded in Eisenhower West shooting

One person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Friday in the city's West End, police said. The Alexandria Police Department responded to the 2800 block of Telek Place...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 10, 2025 | ALXnow

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 10, 2025

Good Friday evening, Alexandria. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Oct 10,...

Alexandria hosting design meeting on Valley Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project | ALXnow

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Alexandria hosting design meeting on Valley Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project

Alexandria will host a community meeting next week on stormwater improvements for low-lying areas of Valley Drive, Crestwood Drive, Summit Avenue, and Dogwood Drive in the city's North Ridge neighborhood....

Alexandria named a top innovation hub by national business publication | ALXnow

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Alexandria named a top innovation hub by national business publication

Alexandria has been recognized by Business Facilities magazine, a leading resource for site selection and economic development, as one of the nation's top innovation hubs to watch in 2025. The magazine...

Jones text scandal, ice cream assault case lead Alexandria’s top stories | ALXnow

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Jones text scandal, ice cream assault case lead Alexandria's top stories

Welcome to Friday, Alexandria! Here's a look at ALXnow's top stories of the week. With less than a month until the Nov. 4 general election, this week's most-read story is on the controversy surrounding...

Del Ray Psych and Wellness therapist to appear on TLC’s ‘Baylen Out Loud’ | ALXnow

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Del Ray Psych and Wellness therapist to appear on TLC's 'Baylen Out Loud'

There's a watch party in Alexandria on TuesdaOctober 14 14, to see Amy Begnal, the clinical director at Del Ray Psych and Wellness, appear in the new season of the TLC series Baylen Out Loud. Begnal will...

Ada’s on the River earns spot on Tom Sietsema’s final ‘Best Restaurants’ list | ALXnow

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Ada's on the River earns spot on Tom Sietsema's final 'Best Restaurants' list

Ada's on the River has secured a coveted spot on Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema's final list of the best restaurants in and around the District, the only Alexandria establishment to earn the...

Pak Soii Izakaya and Bar will soft open in Del Ray on Oct. 17 | ALXnow

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Pak Soii Izakaya and Bar will soft open in Del Ray on Oct. 17

After months of interior renovations, Pak Soii Izakaya and Bar is soft-opening at 1909 Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on Saturday, Oct. 17. Owner Jay Chainam tells ALXnow that it's been a lot of work...

Alexandria private equity firm DC Capital acquires UK maritime technology company | ALXnow

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Alexandria private equity firm DC Capital acquires UK maritime technology company

Alexandria-based private equity firm DC Capital Partners has acquired Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited, a leading UK provider of integrated maritime technologies and systems. The acquisition,...

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown | ALXnow

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Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

By SEUNG MIN KIM and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure...

Nor’easter forces cancellation of Alexandria’s Paws in the Park | ALXnow

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Nor'easter forces cancellation of Alexandria's Paws in the Park

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has cancelled Sunday's Paws in the Park festival due to an approaching nor'easter forecast to bring high winds and flooding to the area. The free community event...

Outdoor screenings of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Coco’ coming to Alexandria | ALXnow

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Outdoor screenings of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'Coco' coming to Alexandria

Just in time for the Halloween season, free fall movie nights are headed to Limerick Field (1800 Limerick Street) in the rear of AlexRenew headquarters. A double feature will be presented on Saturday,...

Alexandria defense contractor SPA acquires Vienna-based Group W | ALXnow

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Alexandria defense contractor SPA acquires Vienna-based Group W

Alexandria-based Systems Planning & Analysis has acquired Group W, a Vienna defense analytics company, in a deal that combines two prominent firms specializing in modeling and simulation for the Department...

20 Old Town Boutiques ‘falling into fashion’ with deals and giveaways on Saturday | ALXnow

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20 Old Town Boutiques 'falling into fashion' with deals and giveaways on Saturday

Twenty Old Town boutiques are falling into fashion with deals, giveaways, and more on Saturday (Oct. 11). From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the boutiques are featuring exclusive fall collections, interactive in-store...

Alexandria residents can safely dispose of unused medications at Drug Take Back Day | ALXnow

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Alexandria residents can safely dispose of unused medications at Drug Take Back Day

Alexandria residents will have the opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October...

Alexandria gears up for Halloween with parades, parties and poison tours | ALXnow

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Alexandria gears up for Halloween with parades, parties and poison tours

From boutique trick-or-treating to drag brunches and poison tours, Alexandria is pulling out all the stops for Halloween 2025. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities, pet parades, or adults-only...

Speaker Johnson keeps the House away as he fights to end the government shutdown | ALXnow

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Speaker Johnson keeps the House away as he fights to end the government shutdown

By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is the speaker of a House that is no longer in session. The Republican leader sent lawmakers home three weeks ago after...

Candidates in Virginia governor’s debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric | ALXnow

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Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric

By OLIVIA DIAZ, STEVE PEOPLES and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia gubernatorial candidates Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off Thursday...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 9, 2025 | ALXnow

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 9, 2025

Good Thursday evening, Alexandria. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Oct...

Alexandria City Council to consider flood preparedness grant, board appointments Tuesday | ALXnow

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Alexandria City Council to consider flood preparedness grant, board appointments Tuesday

The Alexandria City Council will consider a grant application for flood mitigation projects and vote on dozens of board appointments when it convenes Tuesday, October 14 at City Hall. The Legislative...

Bespoke shoemaker draws months-long waitlist in Old Town | ALXnow

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Bespoke shoemaker draws months-long waitlist in Old Town

It costs between $6,000 and $9,000 to get a pair of bespoke shoes made at Old House Provisions in Old Town, and there's a waitlist. Shoemaker Drew Altizer opened his shop at 315 Cameron Street last December,...