James Cullum
Writer, Reporter and Photographer at Freelance
Multimedia Reporter at Local News Now
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1 day ago |
alxnow.com | James Cullum
The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is sharing details on a June 19 potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health was notified that on June 19, a child with a confirmed case of measles traveled from another country to Washington Dulles International Airport en route to North Carolina. VDH announced the potential exposure on June 25 (Wednesday).
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alxnow.com | James Cullum
Good news if you’re traveling in and around Alexandria for the upcoming July 4 weekend. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) just announced that it will suspend many highway work zones and lift temporary lane closures on interstates and major roads from 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, to 12 p.m. on Monday, July 7. More from VDOT:While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time.
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1 day ago |
alxnow.com | James Cullum
The heatwave continues, as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory and flood watch for Alexandria. Heat index values of up to 107 degrees are expected in the region, and the advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. The NWS has also issued a Flood Watch, which will be in effect from 3 p.m. into the evening. “Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” NWS advised.
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alxnow.com | James Cullum
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins has endorsed Fairfax County Planning Commissioner Candice Bennett in the special election for Virginia’s open 11th Congressional District seat. There are 10 Democrats and seven Republicans vying for the seat, following the death of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly in May. Both the 11th District Democratic Committee and the 11th Congressional District Republican Committee have chosen Saturday, June 28, as the primary date to choose their respective candidates.
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2 days ago |
alxnow.com | James Cullum
There are only four days left to choose Alexandria in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards survey. Alexandria has been consistently ranked as one of the top five small cities in the country for the past six years. Last year, the city got third place nationwide. The voting deadline is Monday, June 30. Alexandria was also named Travel and Leisure’sBest Places to Travel in 2023.
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