Virginia redistricting amendment passes narrowly, but legal challenges remain | ALXnow The redistricting amendment passed in Virginia Tuesday will allow Democrats to pursue redrawn congressional district maps for the 2026 midterm elections. The Associated Press called the race in favor...

Virginia redistricting amendment passes narrowly, but legal challenges remain

LGBTQ+ café Friends of Dorothy aims for 2027 opening as fundraising continues | ALXnow An opening date is on the horizon for a queer-owned, family-oriented café hoping to establish itself near Alexandria. Friends of Dorothy Cafe founder Dorothy Edwards has raised about $25,000 for the...

LGBTQ+ café Friends of Dorothy aims for 2027 opening as fundraising continues

DEVELOPING: Marks claims win in City Council race, Alexandrians largely support redistricting | ALXnow Democrat Sandy Marks has claimed victory in the special election for City Council Tuesday, and Alexandrians overwhelmingly voted yes on the redistricting constitutional amendment. According to unofficial...

DEVELOPING: Marks claims win in City Council race, Alexandrians largely support redistricting

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 21, 2026 | ALXnow Good Tuesday 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 -- Apr...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 21, 2026

Turnout tops 35% as redistricting vote, City Council race draw Alexandrians to polls | ALXnow More than 35% of registered Alexandria voters have headed to the polls to vote on today's congressional redistricting referendum and a special election for an open seat on Alexandria City Council. As...

Turnout tops 35% as redistricting vote, City Council race draw Alexandrians to polls

Alexandria Library Board faces backlash after ousting member over city takeover study | ALXnow Criticism has been leveled against the Alexandria Library Board after Libby Bawcombe, a voting member, was expelled earlier this month for supporting a study on converting the library system into a city...

Alexandria Library Board faces backlash after ousting member over city takeover study

Alexandria’s Spring2ACTion to kick off main giving day with $2.5M goal | ALXnow Alexandrians are being encouraged to open their pocketbooks and find a cause to support as Spring2ACTion's main fundraising day arrives tomorrow (Wednesday). The 16th annual Spring2ACTion aims to raise...

Alexandria's Spring2ACTion to kick off main giving day with $2.5M goal

City Council backs plan to replace Old Town office with 32 townhomes | ALXnow On Saturday (April 18), Alexandria City Council approved an office-to-residential conversion that will bring 32 four-story townhomes to Old Town. Without discussion, City Council unanimously approved...

City Council backs plan to replace Old Town office with 32 townhomes

Pedestrian killed in Old Town North crash | ALXnow A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Old Town North yesterday (Monday), according to Alexandria police and fire radio dispatches. The Alexandria Police Department said it was investigating a fatal crash...

Pedestrian killed in Old Town North crash

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 20, 2026 | 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 -- Apr 20,...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 20, 2026

‘Do you want to be in the jail business?’ Sheriff Casey asks City Council amid budget talks | ALXnow Alexandria Sheriff Sean Casey and members of his staff argued against a proposed budget reallocation before City Council on Saturday (April 18). Casey said a proposal by Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley and City...

'Do you want to be in the jail business?' Sheriff Casey asks City Council amid budget talks

Old Town Books owner prepares to launch literary-inspired Fabled Ice Cream brand | ALXnow A sweet new release is coming soon to Old Town Books -- although it isn't the latest summer romance or nonfiction read. The independent bookstore is preparing to enter the confectionery world this summer...

Old Town Books owner prepares to launch literary-inspired Fabled Ice Cream brand

Alexandria School Board members push City Council for staggered term reforms | ALXnow Alexandria City School Board members are asking the public to help push for reforms to the nine-member board, including staggered elections, higher salaries and more. The clock is ticking, School Board...

Alexandria School Board members push City Council for staggered term reforms

JUST IN: Sen. Mark Warner and wife announce daughter’s death | ALXnow Sen. Mark Warner (D) and his wife, Lisa Collis, shared today (Monday) that their daughter Madison Warner has died. The 36-year-old died after decades of battling juvenile diabetes and other health issues,...

JUST IN: Sen. Mark Warner and wife announce daughter's death

Freeze Warning issued for Alexandria as temperatures plummet | ALXnow Alexandria and other parts of the D.C. region will be under a freeze warning overnight into Tuesday. After temperatures reached as high as 90 this past week, near-freezing conditions are expected in the...

Freeze Warning issued for Alexandria as temperatures plummet

Tuesday’s special election ballot includes City Council race, redistricting amendment | ALXnow Tuesday, April 21 marks Election Day in Alexandria for a statewide redistricting voter referendum and a special election for a City Council seat. Candidates in the City Council special election are Democrat...

Tuesday's special election ballot includes City Council race, redistricting amendment

Alexandria’s unemployment rises nearly 34% year over year in latest data | ALXnow Unemployment among city residents rose by one-third year over year to start 2026, according to new state data. A total of 3,656 Alexandria residents were reported as seeking jobs in January, according...

Alexandria's unemployment rises nearly 34% year over year in latest data

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 17, 2026 | 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 -- Apr 17,...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 17, 2026

City Council to hold public hearings on Sunday parking fees, more budget decisions | ALXnow Alexandria City Council has a full docket at its upcoming meeting Saturday as final budgetary decisions approach. City Council will conduct a number of public hearings, including setting the real estate...

City Council to hold public hearings on Sunday parking fees, more budget decisions

ALX Dog Walk to draw 2,000 walkers with dogs Saturday in Old Town | ALXnow Old Town will go to the dogs tomorrow (Saturday) as the ALX Dog Walk returns. The event, first held in 2022, combines the causes of animal welfare and sustainability for a two-mile walk through Old Town...

ALX Dog Walk to draw 2,000 walkers with dogs Saturday in Old Town

Italian restaurant Valletta Port permanently closes in Old Town North | ALXnow After being open for less than two years in Old Town, Italian restaurant Valletta Port has permanently closed. The business's last social media post was on Thursday, April 9, announcing live music that...

Italian restaurant Valletta Port permanently closes in Old Town North

Three people and dog rescued by AFD from stalled elevator in West End | ALXnow The Alexandria Fire Department rescued three people and a dog this morning (Friday) from a stalled elevator in a high-rise condominium building in the West End. AFD was called just after 4:30 a.m. to...

Three people and dog rescued by AFD from stalled elevator in West End

Poll: The best playground in Alexandria | ALXnow Alexandria is not lacking when it comes to playgrounds, which help children unleash their energy while boosting their active play and social skills. Here are the nominees for “Best Playground in Alexandria”...

Poll: The best playground in Alexandria

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 16, 2026 | 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 -- Apr...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 16, 2026

Family-owned bakery Eclairons flourishes at new location in Old Town | ALXnow A family-owned bakery and café from Arlington has officially expanded to Old Town, offering French pastries with Lebanese flavors. Eclairons held a soft opening in February at 430 S. Washington Street...

Family-owned bakery Eclairons flourishes at new location in Old Town

Olde Towne Pet Resort proposes taking over The Board Hound’s former Old Town location | ALXnow A new owner wants to take over operations at a pet grooming and boarding facility in Old Town. Delaware-based Pet Resort Hospitality Group has filed new ownership paperwork with the city to convert the...

Olde Towne Pet Resort proposes taking over The Board Hound's former Old Town location

At Harvard leadership forum, Mayor Gaskins recounts confronting property manager | ALXnow Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins says her participation in a recent gathering of local leaders around the world at Harvard University was "transformative" and shared a story about confronting a property...

At Harvard leadership forum, Mayor Gaskins recounts confronting property manager

Child struck by vehicle near William Ramsay Elementary School | ALXnow An 11-year-old boy suffered non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection near William Ramsay Elementary School in the West End on Wednesday evening, according to Alexandria...

Child struck by vehicle near William Ramsay Elementary School

Braddock Road Metro kiss-and-ride overhaul heads to public hearing next week | ALXnow The proposed redesign of the kiss-and-ride area at the Braddock Road Metro to accommodate future redevelopment is heading to a public hearing Monday, April 20. The 21-space kiss-and-ride area at the 3.6-acre...

Braddock Road Metro kiss-and-ride overhaul heads to public hearing next week

Motorcyclist dies in I-495 crash near Telegraph Road: state police | ALXnow A motorcyclist died in a crash on the Capital Beltway yesterday (Wednesday) near Alexandria, according to Virginia State Police. State troopers responded around 3:52 p.m. to a collision between a 2005...

Motorcyclist dies in I-495 crash near Telegraph Road: state police