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‘Five-star dive bar’ The Commodore plans ribbon cutting in Old Town this week | ALXnow A new restaurant self-described as a "five-star dive bar" will cut the ribbon at its new location in Old Town on Thursday. The Commodore (220 N. Lee Street) is the second location for business partners...

'Five-star dive bar' The Commodore plans ribbon cutting in Old Town this week

Adopt-a-Park program kicking off in Alexandria with celebration next week | ALXnow Alexandria's annual Adopt-a-Park program is returning this spring, bringing community groups together to beautify the city's parks and open spaces. The program is kicking off with a celebration hosted...

Adopt-a-Park program kicking off in Alexandria with celebration next week

Dead raccoon in Old Town tests positive for rabies, health department says | ALXnow A dead raccoon found in Old Town last week has tested positive for rabies, according to the Alexandria Health Department. The animal was recovered after two people reported being bitten by a raccoon in...

Dead raccoon in Old Town tests positive for rabies, health department says

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 9, 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 9,...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 9, 2026

Grand jury indicts ex-D.C. police officer on multiple sexual assault charges in Alexandria | ALXnow An Alexandria grand jury indicted a former D.C. police officer on more than two dozen felony charges today (Monday) related to a series of sexual assaults in Alexandria last year. Timothy Valentin, 30,...

Grand jury indicts ex-D.C. police officer on multiple sexual assault charges in Alexandria

Two Alexandria chefs will compete in new season of ‘Top Chef’ | ALXnow Two chefs from Alexandria are vying to be the next "Top Chef" winners as the show's new season premieres today (Monday). Anthony Jones, the executive chef at Marcus DC, and Jonathan Dearden, corporate...

Two Alexandria chefs will compete in new season of 'Top Chef'

ACPS board asks City Council to postpone resolution vote on new school funding measure | ALXnow The Alexandria City School Board is asking City Council to postpone voting on a resolution this week that would change how the city appropriates funding to the school system. Mayor Alyia Gaskins introduced...

ACPS board asks City Council to postpone resolution vote on new school funding measure

PHOTOS: St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to Old Town for 43rd year | ALXnow It was a cool but clear day on Saturday as the 43rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade passed through Old Town. Dozens of pipe bands, Irish dance schools, community groups and local businesses marched along...

PHOTOS: St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Old Town for 43rd year

‘Taco Bell DC 50K’ plans return to Alexandria after hundreds run in November fast food race | ALXnow The Taco Bell DC 50K that passed through Alexandria for the first time in November is planning a comeback this fall. About 500 people participated in last year's Tex-Mex-fueled race, which is not sponsored...

'Taco Bell DC 50K' plans return to Alexandria after hundreds run in November fast food race

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 6, 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 -- Mar 6,...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 6, 2026

JUST IN: Church plans to appeal Traffic and Parking Board’s Braddock Road changes | ALXnow A church that fought parking removal on a section of Braddock Road is planning to appeal the Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board's decision on the roadway changes. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Pastor...

JUST IN: Church plans to appeal Traffic and Parking Board's Braddock Road changes

Former Councilman Mo Seifeldein banks on grassroots support as fundraising trails Beyer | ALXnow Former Alexandria City Councilmember Mo Seifeldein is second to Rep. Don Beyer in fundraising for the Aug. 4 Democratic primary race in the 8th Congressional District. According to FEC filings through...

Former Councilman Mo Seifeldein banks on grassroots support as fundraising trails Beyer

St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray closing Monday for interior renovations | ALXnow Regulars at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub will soon have to get their fix somewhere else -- temporarily. Starting Monday, the coffeehouse at 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue will close for up to 10 days for interior...

St. Elmo's Coffee Pub in Del Ray closing Monday for interior renovations

Utility work starting in Alexandria next week to replace aging water main pipes | ALXnow Virginia American Water will embark next week on a six-month, $3 million water main replacement project affecting six street segments in Alexandria. The project will replace 5,000 feet of aging four-inch...

Utility work starting in Alexandria next week to replace aging water main pipes

Poll: The best pediatrician serving Alexandria | ALXnow Skilled pediatricians offer trusted, expert care for kids in and around Alexandria, from check-ups and sick visits to vaccinations and more. Here are the nominees for “Best Pediatrician Serving Alexandria”...

Poll: The best pediatrician serving Alexandria

Free Lyft rides coming to Alexandria for St. Patrick’s Day | ALXnow Free Lyft rides will be available on St. Patrick's Day as part of a D.C.-area nonprofit's efforts to curb drunk driving. Free rides totaling up to $15 will be available on Lyft from 4 p.m. Tuesday, March...

Free Lyft rides coming to Alexandria for St. Patrick's Day

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 5, 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 -- Mar...

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 5, 2026

JUST IN: Va. health officials partially lift Potomac River recreational advisory | ALXnow The Virginia Department of Health has partially lifted its recreational water advisory for a portion of the Potomac River as repairs continue from January's massive sewage spill. The advisory, first issued...

JUST IN: Va. health officials partially lift Potomac River recreational advisory

Group of Del Ray dads rock for more than a decade in local band, ‘The Derds’ | ALXnow Every Tuesday night for more than a decade, a group of Del Ray dads have gotten together in James Crowe's basement to rock out. Last Tuesday, the five-member band officially known as The Derds practiced...

Group of Del Ray dads rock for more than a decade in local band, 'The Derds'

Alexandria’s professional employees agree to unionize in near-unanimous vote | ALXnow Alexandria's professional employees have officially voted to unionize. On Tuesday, the city's professional employees voted 155-1 in favor of unionizing with AFSCME Council 20, an affiliate of the American...

Alexandria's professional employees agree to unionize in near-unanimous vote

Councilwoman Greene hosting free women’s health forum this weekend | ALXnow A free forum focused on women's health is coming to the Charles Houston Recreation Center this weekend. The EmpowerHer Women's Health Forum will feature panel discussions, curated vendors and breakout...

Councilwoman Greene hosting free women's health forum this weekend

ACPS sees 40% drop in incidents requiring police response during first semester | ALXnow Alexandria City Public Schools saw a 40% reduction in the number of incidents requiring a police response during the first two quarters of this school year compared to last year, according to a school...

ACPS sees 40% drop in incidents requiring police response during first semester

Alexandria Girl Scouts earn leadership award for projects benefiting local causes | ALXnow Three students at Alexandria Country Day School have earned the highest Girl Scout Cadette award for their projects addressing bullying, sustainability, charitable giving and animal welfare. Eighth graders...

Alexandria Girl Scouts earn leadership award for projects benefiting local causes

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