Ryan Belmore

1 week ago | alxnow.com | Ryan Belmore

More than 3,000 Dominion Energy customers in Alexandria are experiencing a power outage this evening (April 15). The outage occurred while Alexandria was under a Wind Advisory. Dominion Energy’s outage map says that it could take until midnight to restore power to 3,164 customers in the outage area. Dominion Energy serves more than 70,000 customers in Alexandria. Alexandria Police is warning on social media of traffic light power outages in the Seminary Hill area.

1 week ago | alxnow.com | Ryan Belmore

The Alexandria Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect linked to several 7-Eleven robberies. The suspect, who has carried a hammer, is still on the loose. Detective Brandon Smith from the APD Criminal Investigations Division is handling the case. He’d like anyone with information to contact him directly at 703-851-3545 or by email at [email protected].

1 week ago | whatsupnewp.com | Ryan Belmore

A former employee of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Middletown, Rhode Island, appeared in U.S. District Court in Providence today charged with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce, announced Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.

1 week ago | whatsupnewp.com | Ryan Belmore

The Pentagon welcomed 18 high school students and faculty from St. George’s School in Middletown on Tuesday. The group, part of the Rogers Scholars program, got an inside look at the Department of Defense’s global operations. During their visit to Washington, D.C., the students toured the Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs and met with Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell. They learned about the DOD’s media relations and how it communicates with journalists.

1 week ago | alxnow.com | Ryan Belmore

Meet your new best friend, Athea – this week’s adoptable dog of the week. Athea is a 4-year-old mixed breed available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA). “Hi! My name is Athea, and I am a beautiful pure white dog with subtle black spots on my ears that is both friendly and affectionate. I am currently looking for a home where I can be an active member of a loving family,” AWLA shares in a bio for Athea.