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Alexandria author serves up Hemingway-inspired Spanish cuisine in new cookbook | ALXnow An Alexandria food and travel writer will soon unveil his latest cookbook, a culinary journey through Spain with recipes inspired by the works of writer Ernest Hemingway. "Hemingway's Spanish Table" is...

Alexandria author serves up Hemingway-inspired Spanish cuisine in new cookbook

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 4, 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 -- Mar...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 4, 2026

Alexandria police recover firearm in child’s backpack, prompting investigation | ALXnow A student "may have brought a loaded firearm" to Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School yesterday (Tuesday), according to an Alexandria City Public Schools message sent to the school's community today. The...

Alexandria police recover firearm in child's backpack, prompting investigation

New startup accelerator program seeks to foster tech company growth in Alexandria | ALXnow An accelerator program to support new tech startups is launching in the city, the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership announced today (Wednesday). The program will provide mentorship, coaching,...

New startup accelerator program seeks to foster tech company growth in Alexandria

Volunteer program with local nonprofit teaches ACPS third graders how to ride bikes | ALXnow Just before snowflakes fell on Monday afternoon, a class of third graders at Patrick Henry K-8 School were outside in the school basketball court learning how to ride bikes. For three weeks every school...

Volunteer program with local nonprofit teaches ACPS third graders how to ride bikes

Health officials suspect rabies after two people report raccoon attacks in Old Town | ALXnow The Alexandria Health Department is advising residents to be cautious around wildlife after two people reported being bitten by a raccoon in Old Town yesterday (Tuesday). According to AHD, two people...

Health officials suspect rabies after two people report raccoon attacks in Old Town

Alexandria man charged after allegedly firing gun in Landmark apartment | ALXnow A 33-year-old Alexandria man is facing a felony charge after allegedly shooting a gun in his Landmark area apartment last month. The man was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with unlawfully discharging a...

Alexandria man charged after allegedly firing gun in Landmark apartment

Portion of Mount Vernon Trail near Old Town closing Friday for weeks of shoreline repair | ALXnow A section of the Mount Vernon Trail just north of Old Town will be closed for five to six weeks, starting this Friday. During that time, contractors with the National Park Service and the Federal Highway...

Portion of Mount Vernon Trail near Old Town closing Friday for weeks of shoreline repair

Early voting in Alexandria begins Friday for City Council special election | ALXnow Alexandria voters can begin casting early ballots this Friday to participate in the city's April 21 special election. This includes the City Council race and a proposed constitutional amendment to redraw...

Early voting in Alexandria begins Friday for City Council special election

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 3, 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 -- Mar...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 3, 2026

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