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Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber passes away unexpectedly | ALXnow
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Jessica D. Aber, who served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has died at 43, officials say. Alexandria police responded to a call about an unresponsive woman in the 900 block of Beverley Drive in Alexandria around 9:18 a.m. on Saturday (March 22). They found Aber dead at...
on Sun, 6PM
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Congressman Beyer warns of devastating impact of Medicaid cuts | ALXnow
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Alexandria Congressman Don Beyer (D-8th) is sounding the alarm about proposed Medicaid cuts that could have devastating consequences for hundreds of thousands of Virginians who rely on the program for healthcare. Beyer hosted a roundtable at his Alexandria office Friday with elected leaders,...
on Mar 8
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Capital Bikeshare ridership in Alexandria hit new record high last year | ALXnow
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The Capital Bikeshare network saw ridership in Alexandria hit a new high last year with 132,567 trips in the city. This was a 26% increase over 2023, which had previously set the record for ridership. "The best month of the year, and system history, occurred in October with 16,215 unique trips,"...
on Feb 21
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The story of Old Town North’s mysterious and elusive ‘Goosepigs’ | ALXnow
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With all the new residential development coming up in Old Town North, new local residents wandering around their home might be surprised to see a sign marking the neighborhood's very own elusive cryptid: the bizarre goosepigs. Goosepigs, as the name suggests, are a rumored fusion of pigs and...
on Jan 31
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Alexandria launches tool to find local historic signs (like the cryptid Goosepig marker) | ALXnow
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A new tool launched by the City of Alexandria will help locals access some of the city's fascinating historical markers virtually Some markers not items of historic significance, like the Marshall House where Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth was murdered in one of the events building up to the Civil War....
on Jan 31
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What could the return-to-office mandate mean for Alexandria? | ALXnow
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Update 1/29: A memo rescinding telework and remote work specifically notes that it does not apply to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A new executive order mandating federal employees end telework and return to offices could be a boon to the local markets, though a local expert warned not...
on Jan 30
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JUST IN: ACPS cancels school for ‘traditional snow day’ on Monday | ALXnow
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Students won't be doing virtual learning tomorrow: it will be a traditional, no-school, honest-to-goodness snow day. Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) just announced at noon today (Sunday) that, due to anticipated snowfall tonight, there will be no school on Monday. The return to school...
on Jan 6
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Alexandria officially declared safe haven for LGBTQ+ community | ALXnow
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Alexandria is now a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community. City Council, on Tuesday night, unanimously approved Council Member Kirk McPike's resolution directing the city attorney and city manager to take legal and other measures to curtail discriminatory efforts on the national, state and local...
on Sep 26
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Alexandria residents fighting the city's massive Zoning for Housing/Housing for All overhaul won a battle in court today, as Judge David S. Schell ruled their case has standing and can go to trial. The plaintiffs, all Old Town residents, have been fighting to reverse the zoning changes since...
on Aug 27
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Secret Service and City of Alexandria closing Del Ray park near JD Vance home | ALXnow
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We have really bad news for the commentor on the story about JD Vance becoming Trump's running mate who said "I hope secret service doesn’t close the Judy Lowe Park to expand the security buffer!" The Secret Service is closing Judy Lowe Park to expand the security buffer. Technically, the City...
on Aug 25
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Notes: Del Ray restaurant names new burger after Alexandria Olympian | ALXnow
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Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria! ⛈️ Today's weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 96. The heat index may reach 102, accompanied by a south wind at 6 to 10 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. For Tuesday night, there is a 50% chance of...
on Aug 11
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New ‘pop-up archaeology’ exhibit this week tells the tale of Alexandria’s buried ships | ALXnow
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A new pop-up exhibit in Old Town will highlight one of the most exciting archeological discoveries in recent Alexandria history -- a set of 18th-century ships buried to lay the foundation of the waterfront. The new windowfront display at the corner of The Strand and Pioneer Mill Way opened in...
on Jul 25
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New Carlyle development moving forward with one big criticism: it’s too short | ALXnow
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The Block 20 East Condominiums project has garnered positive reviews from the City but with one bit of feedback that doesn't come often in Alexandria: it's not tall enough. The project is heading back to the Carlyle/Eisenhower East Design Review Board on Thursday, July 18, and a staff report...
on Jul 15
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Has noise from National Airport been getting louder in Alexandria? Sort of… | ALXnow
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In general, noise levels from National Airport haven't gotten noticeably louder in recent years, but there are legitimate reasons it has gotten more noticeable for Alexandrians. In a community meeting about the South of the Airport Noise Mitigation Project, Vianair Inc. CCO Jim Allerdice laid...
on Jul 3
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City Council member pushes back against homophobic response to Old Town rainbow crosswalks | ALXnow
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At a recent City Council meeting, Council member John Chapman pushed back against critics of the city's new rainbow crosswalks in Old Town celebrating the LGBTQ community. The crosswalks, a project City Council member Kirk McPike helped spearhead, debuted this year in time for Pride Month. The...
on Jun 26
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It's been a busier month than usual for Smoking Kow BBQ. After being listed as #79 in Yelp's Top 100 barbecue joints in the country, the restaurant and its catering operation have seen a giant boost in sales, owner Diane Lee told ALXnow. "We just had our biggest day ever last Saturday," Lee said. "On
on Jun 24
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Alexandria anti-‘Zoning for Housing’ case gets another day in court | ALXnow
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(Updated at 4 p.m.) Alexandria succeeded in its bid today to dismiss a case filed by residents furious with a citywide zoning overhaul that allows developers to build homes with up to four units on any property, but residents will get a chance to try again in a month. The Coalition for a Livable...
on May 9
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Alexandria considering big plans for properties next to Eisenhower Avenue Metro station | ALXnow
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New parks, 400-foot-tall commercial and residential buildings and more. The Hoffman family and its associates have a comprehensive idea for the future of the 79-acre site next door to the Eisenhower Avenue Metro station in Alexandria's Carlyle neighborhood. The collection of vacant properties...
on Apr 19
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Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas (D-18) says Monumental Sports and Entertainment owner Ted Leonsis can afford to pay for the entire $2 billion Potomac Yard arena project, as well as supporting transportation and other associated infrastructure projects. "Anything having to do with enriching...
on Mar 27, 2024