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Since its launch in October 2019, ALXnow.com has become the go-to source for the latest happenings, insights, and activities in Alexandria, Virginia. You can refer to ALXnow as Alexandria Now. It's brought to you by the same locally-owned team behind ARLnow (serving Arlington), Reston Now (covering Reston and Herndon), Tysons Reporter (focused on Tysons, McLean, Vienna, and Falls Church), and PoPville (focusing on D.C.). ALXnow aims to keep our community connected and informed — catering to residents, workers, business owners, and visitors — through timely local news and stunning photography. Our reporting encompasses local government, development projects, business openings and closures, breaking news, community matters, as well as local weather and traffic updates. We cover the City of Alexandria and the Huntington neighborhood in Fairfax County.

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Alexandria Health Department warns of another potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia

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).
VDOT suspending highway work zones and lane closures July 3-7

1 day ago | 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.
Heat Advisory and Flood Watch issued for Alexandria

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.
Alexandria Mayor Gaskins endorses Fairfax County Planning Commissioner Candice Bennett for Virginia’s open 11th Congressional District seat

1 day ago | 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.
There are just four days left to vote for Alexandria in Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best Small Cities” list

1 day 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.
City hosting construction update on Cameron Station Overpass Bridge makeover

2 days ago | alxnow.com | James Cullum

Repairs to the overpass bridge linking Duke Street and Ben Brenman Park, near Cameron Station, are scheduled to begin this month, and the city is hosting a community meeting on the project. The city estimates that the $2.5 million repair project will be completed by November, and it includes periodic lane closures on Breman Park Drive and Duke Street near the bridge during construction hours, according to the city. The project schedule is also contingent on the weather.
Here’s the 2025 ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

2 days ago | alxnow.com | James Cullum

Former pro boxer Tony “Da Beast” Suggs, former T.C. Williams High School principal John Porter, and the 1947 George Washington High School Baseball Team are heading to the hall of fame. The Alexandria City Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame, that is. This year’s 16 inductees were approved for inclusion by the School Board on June 12, and the induction ceremony will take place on October 11. Suggs said that it’s a great honor.
Improvements to John Ewald Park in Alexandria’s West End heading to public hearing Thursday

2 days ago | alxnow.com | James Cullum

A relocated children’s area, enhanced lighting and multi-use courts are just a few of the proposed recommendations to revitalize John Ewald Park (4452 Duke Street). Plans have long been in the works for the West End park, and the city’s Park and Recreation Commission will hold its public hearing on the improvements on Thursday (June 26) at 7 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Avenue).
Alexandria Police issue alert for missing 49-year-old woman

2 days ago | alxnow.com | Ryan Belmore

Alexandria police are urgently searching for Edith Walker, a 49-year-old woman who’s gone missing from the Taylor Run neighborhood. Walker was last seen near the 1100 block of E. Taylor Run Parkway. Described as 5’3″ tall and 130 pounds with brown eyes and black hair, Walker’s disappearance is considered critical. The Alexandria Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating her.
Deadline nears for Alexandria communities to register for National Night Out

2 days ago | alxnow.com | James Cullum

National Night Out is around the corner, and so is the deadline for Alexandria’s communities to register for the annual event. The national event on Aug. 5 (Thursday) is intended to bring police closer to their communities with hot dogs, games, and raffles. The deadline to register your neighborhood is Tuesday, July 18.