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On This Day in Alexandria History — “On October 28, 1947, the submarine U.S.S. Sea Robin docked in Alexandria and received thousands of local visitors. The sub, a Balao-class submarine, […] Read more on ALXnow: Morning Notes for October…
Good Tuesday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow. 📈 Today’s most-read stories Developer seeks to start Old Town North’s Montgomery […] Read more on ALXnow: ALXnow Daily Debrief…
The public is invited to discuss more than a dozen transportation improvement projects that have major implications in Alexandria’s West End. The West End Transportation Improvements Projects Open House will […] Read more on ALXnow…
Kelly Goering, general manager of Hotel Chocolat U.S., talks about why the Mars-owned British chocolatier picked King Street, its Wall of Chocolate and gifts for this holiday season.
First residents can move into the Montgomery Street building in mid-December. It comes with a rooftop pool, 7,000 square feet of co-working space and will include For Five Cafe and Grazie Nonna downstairs.
Alexandria and Arlington officials are pressing Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy for more customer protections and clean energy progress if their proposed merger goes through. Officials held a briefing Monday […] Read more on ALXnow…
Bishop Ireton High School is looking to make improvements to its athletic facilities at its Fannon Field. The Catholic Diocese of Arlington is asking the city for permission to expand […] Read more on ALXnow: Bishop Ireton High School eyes…
The St. Louis tourism veteran will work to connect local small businesses with Alexandria’s $1 billion-plus tourism economy.
The Alexandria City Council will appoint an interim independent policing auditor at its meeting tonight (Oct. 27). The interim auditor to investigate allegations of police misconduct will be revealed at […] Read more on ALXnow: Alexandria…
Carr Properties has taken over the redevelopment plans for the Montgomery Center in Old Town North as construction plans move forward. The developer announced it acquired 300 Montgomery Street from […] Read more on ALXnow: Developer seeks…
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On October 27, 1748 a group of citizens petitioned the Virginia House of Burgesses ‘That a town may be established at Hunting Creek’s […] Read more on ALXnow: Morning Notes for October 27, 2026
Good Monday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow. 📈 Today’s most-read stories Fire at Alexandria residential building injures firefighter, displaces […] Read more on ALXnow…
Elected officials are considering major organizational changes for the Alexandria City School Board, including increasing pay for its members by 87% starting on Jan. 1, 2028. Earlier this month, the […] Read more on ALXnow: Alexandria City…
The ability to turn right on a red light could be eliminated entirely in Old Town. The Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board will vote Monday (Oct. 26) on whether to […] Read more on ALXnow: ‘No turn on red’ restrictions proposed for Old…
Heroes, villains and all in-between marched to the Alexandria City High School zombie band at Del Ray’s 30th annual Halloween parade on Sunday. Thousands turned out for what USA Today […] Read more on ALXnow: PHOTOS: Del Ray Halloween…
Virginia’s renewed efforts to win regional support for the contentious I-495 Southside Express Lanes project will focus more aggressively on minimizing negative consequences along the 11-mile route, the state’s top […] Read more on ALXnow…
Improperly discarded smoking materials were behind a Sunday fire that injured a firefighter and displaced residents from 14 apartments, according to the Alexandria Fire Department. AFD responded around 9:03 a.m. […] Read more on ALXnow…
Alexandria is planting some new trees in the medians along the recently reconfigured Holland Lane. Excavation work to prepare for the four plantings will start today (Monday) and is expected […] Read more on ALXnow: Southbound Holland Lane…
Graffiti appearing to target the immigrant community is being investigated on the Mount Jefferson Park Trail, according to the Alexandria Police Department. Police believe the graffiti appeared between 11 p.m. […] Read more on ALXnow: APD…
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On October 26, 1955, the Alexandria City Council approved the rezoning of a residential section of North Washington Street to allow commercial construction. […] Read more on ALXnow: Morning Notes for…
Firefighter Glasscock remembered.
A one-level mid-century modern gem in historic Hollin Hills, with walls of glass, lush gardens and a hot-tub sunroom, is on the market for $900,000.
At TWIG event at the Lyceum, authors of “Remember the First Ladies” explore how presidents’ wives shaped American history, from Dolley Madison’s political savvy to Edith Wilson’s “petticoat government.”
Good Friday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow. 📈 Today’s most-read stories Poll: The best pizza places in Alexandria (1,295 […] Read more on ALXnow: ALXnow Daily Debrief for…
A young foundation wants to reopen the ship and turn 1 Prince Street into a museum telling "the story of America and the sea."