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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,...

New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia on fraud charge, AP source says | ALXnow

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New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia on fraud charge, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge in the latest Justice Department case against a perceived enemy of President Donald Trump, a person...

Man shot near Braddock Road Metro on Wednesday, 2 suspects sought in Alexandria | ALXnow

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Man shot near Braddock Road Metro on Wednesday, 2 suspects sought in Alexandria

A man was shot in the leg on Wednesday night in the 300 block of N. West Street near the Braddock Road Metro station, according to Alexandria Police Department dispatches. The injury was deemed non-life-threatening,...

Taste For Giving fundraiser returns to Old Town Nov. 7 | ALXnow

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Taste For Giving fundraiser returns to Old Town Nov. 7

More than a dozen Alexandria and area restaurants are participating in the 18th annual Taste For Giving in Old Town next month. Tickets for the Nov. 7 event cost $75, and proceeds benefit several Alexandria...

What’s happening this weekend in Alexandria: Oct. 9-13 | ALXnow

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What's happening this weekend in Alexandria: Oct. 9-13

Discover all that's happening for events, live music, entertainment, and happenings around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy! Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar. Thursday,...

Finn and Fire to replace Kismet in Old Town | ALXnow

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Finn and Fire to replace Kismet in Old Town

A new restaurant has been proposed at the former home of Kismet Modern Indian at 111 S. Pitt Street in Old Town. Restaurant Finn and Fire is being proposed for the space, according to plans going before...

32-townhome project in Old Town returns to BAR in November | ALXnow

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32-townhome project in Old Town returns to BAR in November

A proposal to build 32 four-story townhouses in Old Town will head back to the Board of Architectural Review next month. Alexandria land-use attorney Ken Wire is asking the city for approval to demolish...

Adoptable dog of the week: Meet Eddie, a 10-month-old pup ready for his forever home | ALXnow

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Adoptable dog of the week: Meet Eddie, a 10-month-old pup ready for his forever home

Eddie, a 10-month-old dog with a steel gray coat and white markings, is looking for his forever family through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. The 44-pound pup came to the AWLA as a local stray...

Metro School of the Arts hires Helen Hayes-winning music director | ALXnow

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Metro School of the Arts hires Helen Hayes-winning music director

Metropolitan School of the Arts has appointed Walter "Bobby" McCoy, a multiple Helen Hayes Award-winning music director, to its musical theatre faculty and private lesson staff. McCoy, a Nicaraguan-American...

What to watch for in the Virginia governor’s race debate between Spanberger and Earle-Sears | ALXnow

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What to watch for in the Virginia governor's race debate between Spanberger and Earle-Sears

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger are slated to debate their competing visions for Virginia on Thursday in the state's gubernatorial race. And each...

Ethiopian fall festival to celebrate culture, music at Chinquapin Park Sunday | ALXnow

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Ethiopian fall festival to celebrate culture, music at Chinquapin Park Sunday

The Ethiopian Community Support and Assistance Center will host its fifth annual Ethiopian Fall Festival on Sunday at Chinquapin Park, featuring live music, traditional dance and authentic cuisine. The...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 8, 2025 | ALXnow

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 8, 2025

Good Wednesday 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...

Virginia native Phil Vassar brings ‘Paradise’ tour home to The Birchmere | ALXnow

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Virginia native Phil Vassar brings 'Paradise' tour home to The Birchmere

Country music star Phil Vassar returns to his Virginia roots this month, bringing his "25 Years of Paradise" tour to Alexandria's Birchmere Music Hall on Oct. 26. The Lynchburg native celebrates the 25th...

Award-winning author to read latest children’s book at Alexandria elementary school | ALXnow

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Award-winning author to read latest children's book at Alexandria elementary school

Award-winning children's book author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen will read his latest book to Alexandria kids next week. Van Dusen will read from his book, "If I Built a Town," to students at Cora...

Alexandria Police target high-crash corridors with increased patrols | ALXnow

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Alexandria Police target high-crash corridors with increased patrols

The Alexandria Police Department announced on Tuesday that it will focus enforcement efforts on speeding and distracted driving as part of the city's Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic...

Grocery store opens inside Del Ray Farmhouse Market and Garden | ALXnow

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Grocery store opens inside Del Ray Farmhouse Market and Garden

The Del Ray Farmhouse Market and Garden, located at 1913 Mount Vernon Avenue, has just opened a small grocery store inside its premises. Owner Jay Portlance soft-opened the grocery store today (Oct. 8),...

Alexandria Health Department needs volunteers to craft five-year health improvement plan | ALXnow

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Alexandria Health Department needs volunteers to craft five-year health improvement plan

The Alexandria Health Department is looking for volunteers to join community coalitions to create the city's next five-year Health Improvement Plan. In the upcoming 2026-2031 plan, AHD will focus on citywide...

Comey pleads not guilty at Alexandria federal courthouse to charges of lying to Congress | ALXnow

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Comey pleads not guilty at Alexandria federal courthouse to charges of lying to Congress

By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to face a criminal case that has thrown...

Researchers to share findings on Alexandria’s Civil War history, LGBTQ+ community | ALXnow

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Researchers to share findings on Alexandria's Civil War history, LGBTQ+ community

Three grant recipients will unveil their findings on Alexandria's history during the Civil War, records at Douglas Cemetery and more. The grants were awarded as part of the Alexandria Historical Society's...

Alexandria City Council tackles capital priorities amid tight debt capacity | ALXnow

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Alexandria City Council tackles capital priorities amid tight debt capacity

Alexandria City Council members grappled with difficult decisions on Tuesday evening about which major infrastructure projects deserve funding over the next decade, as Alexandria approaches its debt capacity...