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Alexandria joins N. Va. opposition to bill that would allow by-right housing in commercial zones | ALXnow Despite opposition from Alexandria and other Northern Virginia localities, bills permitting by-right multifamily development in commercial zones are advancing in the Virginia General Assembly. HB 816...

Alexandria joins N. Va. opposition to bill that would allow by-right housing in commercial zones

Acclaimed Old Town-based marketing CEO Maurisa Potts is focused on expansion | ALXnow Maurisa Potts' award shelf is getting crowded. Earlier this month, the founder and CEO of the Old Town-based Spotted MP marketing firm was named to the 2026 Virginia Black Leaders list by Virginia Business...

Acclaimed Old Town-based marketing CEO Maurisa Potts is focused on expansion

Alexandria to accept entries for new America 250 poster contest | ALXnow Artwork "that reflects civic pride, historical connection, and optimism for the future" is the theme of a new poster contest in Alexandria. As the City of Alexandria continues to celebrate the 250th anniversary...

Alexandria to accept entries for new America 250 poster contest

A Q&A with Shannon Steene, departing executive director of Carpenter’s Shelter in Alexandria | ALXnow Shannon Steene says that a ritual with keys is his favorite part of the job as executive director of Carpenter's Shelter. On the days when clients at the homeless shelter move out to transition into newfound...

A Q&A with Shannon Steene, departing executive director of Carpenter's Shelter in Alexandria

Challenges remain for children’s shelter despite fulfilled funding in Alexandria budget proposal | ALXnow The executive director of Sheltercare, a short-term group home that provides services to youth in the city's West End, says she may have to consider cutting staff, services or beds, despite nearly $2...

Challenges remain for children's shelter despite fulfilled funding in Alexandria budget proposal

Women’s Bar Crawl and fundraiser coming to Del Ray this Saturday | ALXnow A women's bar crawl and fundraiser is coming to Del Ray this Saturday as Women's History Month is now underway. The bar crawl is scheduled from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, featuring all woman-owned spots like...

Women's Bar Crawl and fundraiser coming to Del Ray this Saturday

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 2, 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 -- Mar 2,...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 2, 2026

Snowfall underway in Alexandria ahead of warmer temperatures later this week | ALXnow Snowfall has started in Northern Virginia, with about an inch or less of accumulation predicted throughout the rest of the day Monday, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service....

Snowfall underway in Alexandria ahead of warmer temperatures later this week

Shiloh Baptist Church receives $360K grant to preserve historic sanctuary | ALXnow Alexandria's Shiloh Baptist Church is among more than 30 historically Black churches to receive a new grant aimed at preserving and restoring their buildings. The church at 1401 Jamieson Avenue has received...

Shiloh Baptist Church receives $360K grant to preserve historic sanctuary

Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail receive ‘Trail of the Year’ award for renovation efforts | ALXnow Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail, a volunteer group dedicated to trail maintenance and education efforts, was recognized with an award last month for its trail renovation work. The organization was honored...

Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail receive 'Trail of the Year' award for renovation efforts

New apartment building for seniors opens next to sister location in Potomac Yard | ALXnow A new senior living community opened today in Alexandria's Potomac Yard neighborhood. The Riviera, a new 129-unit senior apartment building located at 2700 Main Line Blvd, held a grand opening today (Monday)...

New apartment building for seniors opens next to sister location in Potomac Yard

New Indian restaurant ‘The Bombay Canteen’ celebrates opening on Eisenhower Avenue | ALXnow A new Indian restaurant celebrated its recent foray into the Eisenhower East neighborhood over the weekend with festivities alongside local city and business leaders. The Bombay Canteen rolled out the...

New Indian restaurant 'The Bombay Canteen' celebrates opening on Eisenhower Avenue

Democratic City Council candidate Sandy Marks lays out stakes in upcoming special election | ALXnow Fresh from her recent Democratic firehouse primary win, City Council candidate Sandy Marks says there's a lot on the line in the upcoming special election. Marks is facing independent candidates Frank...

Democratic City Council candidate Sandy Marks lays out stakes in upcoming special election

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 27, 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 -- Feb 27,...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 27, 2026

Three candidates meet filing deadline to run for Alexandria City Council | ALXnow Three candidates have submitted the paperwork necessary to run for Alexandria City Council today (Friday), meeting the city's 5 p.m. deadline. Democratic candidate Sandy Marks, independent candidate and...

Three candidates meet filing deadline to run for Alexandria City Council

Independent candidate Alison O’Connell turning in signatures to join City Council special election | ALXnow With today's 5 p.m. deadline fast approaching, Alison O'Connell working to submit 125 signatures needed to file an independent candidacy to run for Alexandria City Council. O'Connell, a founding member...

Independent candidate Alison O'Connell turning in signatures to join City Council special election

Volunteer Alexandria to honor dozens of community helpers at ceremony next month | ALXnow Dozens of volunteers in Alexandria will be recognized next month for their contributions to the community last year. Eighty-five honorees have been announced in Volunteer Alexandria's annual awards program,...

Volunteer Alexandria to honor dozens of community helpers at ceremony next month

Plaintiffs against Alexandria’s Zoning for Housing initiative raise $28K needed for appeal | ALXnow The plaintiffs in Alexandria’s Zoning for Housing/Housing for All lawsuit say they have raised the $28,000 required to pay for attorneys in their appeal against the Circuit Court's November dismissal....

Plaintiffs against Alexandria's Zoning for Housing initiative raise $28K needed for appeal

Alexandria residents fuel 3.4% rise in tax base, new assessments show | ALXnow The gap between Alexandria's residential and commercial tax bases continues to grow, with residents shouldering more of the city's tax burden, according to the city's released real estate tax assessments....

Alexandria residents fuel 3.4% rise in tax base, new assessments show

Reduced apartment rents in Northern Virginia likely to rise as springtime comes | ALXnow A springtime uptick is expected, but for now, Alexandria apartment rental costs are running below last year's rates. The median apartment rental cost of $2,187 in the city was down 2.8% year-over-year...

Reduced apartment rents in Northern Virginia likely to rise as springtime comes

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 26, 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 -- Feb...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 26, 2026

Nonprofit requests extension for 91-unit affordable housing redevelopment in Arlandria | ALXnow Housing nonprofit Community Lodgings, Inc. (CLI) is asking for an extension to redevelop an existing 28-unit affordable apartment building in the Arlandria neighborhood with more housing. CLI is planning...

Nonprofit requests extension for 91-unit affordable housing redevelopment in Arlandria

JUST IN: Republican nominee withdraws from Alexandria City Council race | ALXnow Gerry Chandler, the Alexandria Republican City Committee's nominee in the April 21 City Council special election, is withdrawing from the race. Chandler, an educator and computer scientist, told ALXnow...

JUST IN: Republican nominee withdraws from Alexandria City Council race

Ballyshaners’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade returning to Old Town for 43rd year | ALXnow A festive afternoon of Irish dancing, pipe bands and emerald-green outfits and decorations is returning soon to Old Town. The Ballyshaners' 43rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is expected to draw thousands...

Ballyshaners' St. Patrick's Day Parade returning to Old Town for 43rd year

Officials break ground on 377-unit affordable apartment complex at Victory Center | ALXnow Officials kicked off the residential conversion of the long-vacant Victory Center yesterday (Wednesday) with a symbolic wall demolition, as the site is expected to welcome hundreds of affordable housing...

Officials break ground on 377-unit affordable apartment complex at Victory Center

Alexandria’s congressional primary elections moved to August amid redistricting push | ALXnow The 2026 congressional primaries in Alexandria and the rest of Virginia will be delayed until August, leaving more time for candidate filings after the fate of mid-decade redistricting is decided. Alexandria's...

Alexandria's congressional primary elections moved to August amid redistricting push

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 25, 2026 | ALXnow 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 -- Feb...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 25, 2026

City Manager unveils $977 million budget proposal without tax increase | ALXnow Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon unveiled his proposed $977.3 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget last night (Tuesday). While the budget is a 2.2% increase from the current FY 2026 budget, Parajon's proposal...

City Manager unveils $977 million budget proposal without tax increase

City moves forward with Torpedo Factory operator search, including option to display historic ship hull | ALXnow A process to select a new operator for the Torpedo Factory Art Center is moving forward, and the option to display remains of an 18th century ship could potentially be part of operators' plans. On Saturday,...

City moves forward with Torpedo Factory operator search, including option to display historic ship hull

DEVELOPING: National Park Service denies approval of pump station at Waterfront Park | ALXnow The National Park Service has denied approval to build a pump station at Waterfront Park, the City of Alexandria has confirmed today (Wednesday). The Alexandria Times was the first outlet to confirm the...

DEVELOPING: National Park Service denies approval of pump station at Waterfront Park