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Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies
Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies | ALXnow
Civic-minded Alexandria residents who want to help lead their city have an opportunity to serve on a board or commission, and the deadline to apply is approaching soon. Applicants must be city residents,...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 24, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 24, 2025 | ALXnow
Good Monday 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 -- Nov 24,...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:37 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 24, 2025
APD launches 'crime prevention plan' to improve safety during the holidays
APD launches ‘crime prevention plan’ to improve safety during the holidays | ALXnow
The Alexandria Police Department is rolling out a targeted effort to deter crime during the holiday season, as citywide crimes continue to trend downward. APD's Holiday Crime Prevention Plan, which began...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
APD launches 'crime prevention plan' to improve safety during the holidays
Gourmet wine and beer shop reopens in new Del Ray storefront
Gourmet wine and beer shop reopens in new Del Ray storefront | ALXnow
The Department of Beer and Wine finally has a new home in Del Ray. The gourmet beer and wine shop held a soft opening over the weekend at its new location at 2805 Mount Vernon Avenue. The location was...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Gourmet wine and beer shop reopens in new Del Ray storefront
Festive crowds gather in Old Town to celebrate the city's annual Christmas tree lighting
Festive crowds gather in Old Town to celebrate the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting | ALXnow
Hundreds of Alexandria residents gathered on Saturday to celebrate Alexandria's annual Christmas tree lighting in Market Square. Mayor Alyia Gaskins announced the magical arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus,...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Festive crowds gather in Old Town to celebrate the city's annual Christmas tree lighting
JUST IN: Judge dismisses Comey indictment after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
JUST IN: Judge dismisses Comey indictment after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed | ALXnow
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
JUST IN: Judge dismisses Comey indictment after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
Teen arrested after allegedly firing gel pellets from moving car in Old Town
Teen arrested after allegedly firing gel pellets from moving car in Old Town | ALXnow
Police arrested a 17-year-old Alexandria resident on Friday after he allegedly fired a gel pellet gun from a moving vehicle in Old Town. The Alexandria Police Department was notified around 12:45 a.m....
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November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Teen arrested after allegedly firing gel pellets from moving car in Old Town
AFD extinguishes Sunday kitchen fire in West End high-rise apartment
AFD extinguishes Sunday kitchen fire in West End high-rise apartment | ALXnow
The Alexandria Fire Department extinguished a kitchen fire in a West End high-rise apartment yesterday (Sunday) that caused visible clouds of black smoke. The resident of an apartment at the 5800 block...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
AFD extinguishes Sunday kitchen fire in West End high-rise apartment
Old Town Farmers' Market will relocate in January amid City Hall renovations
Old Town Farmers’ Market will relocate in January amid City Hall renovations | ALXnow
The Old Town Farmers' Market is relocating across the street from Market Square in January to accommodate upcoming renovations at City Hall. The market is relocating just steps away at the 100 block of...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Old Town Farmers' Market will relocate in January amid City Hall renovations
Alexandria police investigating after shots fired Saturday in West End parking lot
Alexandria police investigating after shots fired Saturday in West End parking lot | ALXnow
No injuries were reported after gunshots were fired in Alexandria's West End early Saturday night. The Alexandria Police Department received multiple calls that shots were fired at the 5300 block of Essex...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Alexandria police investigating after shots fired Saturday in West End parking lot
City seeks feedback on developing Taylor Run infrastructure plans
City seeks feedback on developing Taylor Run infrastructure plans | ALXnow
Alexandria residents have until next Friday to submit feedback on the city's developing Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Project plans. Currently at 30% design completion, the project is focused...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
City seeks feedback on developing Taylor Run infrastructure plans
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 21, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 21, 2025 | ALXnow
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 -- Nov 21,...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 21, 2025
Facing financial decline, Alexandria releases new draft plan for economic growth
Facing financial decline, Alexandria releases new draft plan for economic growth | ALXnow
Facing a decline in job growth, a struggling commercial real estate market and a climbing population, today (Friday) Alexandria released the draft of its first economic development strategy in nearly...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Facing financial decline, Alexandria releases new draft plan for economic growth
Maryland-based valet company proposes new service in Old Town
Maryland-based valet company proposes new service in Old Town | ALXnow
A Maryland company has applied to open a new valet parking service for three Old Town restaurants. Silver Spring-based Unipark Valet recently filed paperwork with the city to provide parking for The Fish...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Maryland-based valet company proposes new service in Old Town
Thanksgiving brings closures to all Alexandria city offices next week
Thanksgiving brings closures to all Alexandria city offices next week | ALXnow
All city administrative offices are scheduled to close next Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving, although some community facilities will still have Friday hours. The closures will prompt...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Thanksgiving brings closures to all Alexandria city offices next week
Third graders at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School win free bikes after essay contest
Third graders at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School win free bikes after essay contest | ALXnow
Third graders at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School were unexpectedly surprised with free Huffy bikes during an assembly this morning (Friday). Earlier this month, the students participated in an essay...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Third graders at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School win free bikes after essay contest
Alexandria Weekend Guide: Tree Lighting, cat yoga and turkey trots
Alexandria Weekend Guide: Tree Lighting, cat yoga and turkey trots | ALXnow
This November weekend in Alexandria will get into the holiday spirit with the city's annual Tree Lighting on Saturday night, plus two pre-Thanksgiving "turkey trots." Alexandrians can also catch the Middle...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Alexandria Weekend Guide: Tree Lighting, cat yoga and turkey trots
Morning Poll: Who's having more fun, Alexandria or Arlington?
Morning Poll: Who’s having more fun, Alexandria or Arlington? | ALXnow
It's time to settle the score. ALXnow's sister site, ARLnow, got caught in the crossfire yesterday between two public officials hoping to clear up one question: Which locality is more fun, Arlington or...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Morning Poll: Who's having more fun, Alexandria or Arlington?
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 20, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 20, 2025 | ALXnow
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 -- Nov...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 20, 2025
Holiday events in Alexandria: Tree lighting, ice skating, markets and more
Holiday events in Alexandria: Tree lighting, ice skating, markets and more | ALXnow
This holiday season in Alexandria brings charming decorations, warm community gatherings and seasonal festivities aplenty. From "Turkey Trot" races and a giant menorah lighting in Old Town, to fireworks...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Holiday events in Alexandria: Tree lighting, ice skating, markets and more
After spring deferral, King Street cafe proposal will seek architectural approval next month
After spring deferral, King Street cafe proposal will seek architectural approval next month | ALXnow
A proposed cafe on King Street in Old Town will head back to the Board of Architectural Review next month after being deferred in the spring. Business owner Kahan S. Dhillon, Jr., wants to open Kingsley...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
After spring deferral, King Street cafe proposal will seek architectural approval next month
Review board reworks City Hall restoration proposal despite concerns from city staff
Review board reworks City Hall restoration proposal despite concerns from city staff | ALXnow
Following hefty city pushback, the Board of Architectural Review unanimously advanced plans to renovate City Hall and Market Square with a new certificate of appropriateness at last night's public hearing...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Review board reworks City Hall restoration proposal despite concerns from city staff
Del Ray psychologists launch mental health podcast 'Shrinks On Tap'
Del Ray psychologists launch mental health podcast ‘Shrinks On Tap’ | ALXnow
Why is love so hard? Does ketamine-assisted therapy actually work? How can you tap into your "inner healer"? A new podcast hosted by two Del Ray-based clinical psychologists hopes to answer these questions...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Del Ray psychologists launch mental health podcast 'Shrinks On Tap'
Old Town townhome proposal gets lukewarm response from architectural review board
Old Town townhome proposal gets lukewarm response from architectural review board | ALXnow
A plan to construct 32 four-story townhomes at the site of two Old Town office buildings is still struggling for the blessing of the Board of Architectural Review. Members of the review board are requesting...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Old Town townhome proposal gets lukewarm response from architectural review board
Alexandria earns sixth consecutive 'perfect score' on LGBTQ+ equality index
Alexandria earns sixth consecutive ‘perfect score’ on LGBTQ+ equality index | ALXnow
For the sixth year in a row, Alexandria has received a "perfect score" from an annual evaluation of United States cities by a national LGBTQ+ rights nonprofit. Alexandria earned a maximum score of 100...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Alexandria earns sixth consecutive 'perfect score' on LGBTQ+ equality index