ALXnow

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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‘I’m recreating myself’: Planning for reentry after leaving the Alexandria Detention Center

1 week ago | alxnow.com | James Cullum

After leaving the Alexandria Detention Center, Mahogany Jones wants to be a nurse aide. On Tuesday, the 20-year-old mother of two joined her fellow inmates for the annual resource fair in the jail gymnasium. Jones is set to be released at the end of July for a felony shoplifting charge, and says she never wants to come back. “I want to spend time with my kids, get my IDs,” she told ALXnow. “I want to be a nurse aide, but also do home health care. I want to do that.
ALX Community launches free career recovery program for laid-off federal workers

1 week ago | alxnow.com | James Cullum

ALX Community in Old Town is launching a free career recovery program this month for federal employees who have been laid off by the Trump administration. The Career Catalyst programs will be held on Thursday nights, starting April 24 and running until May 15, at ALX Community’s office at 277 S. Washington Street. They includes a series of networking mixers, as well as meetups to help with job strategy, resume and cover letter writing, interviews, offers and salary negotiation.
Alexandria Fire Department extinguishes commercial truck fire Wednesday morning in the West End

1 week ago | alxnow.com | James Cullum

Two commercial trucks were destroyed, and no one was injured in a fire this morning in Alexandria’s West End. The Alexandria Fire Department was called to the 100 block of S. Early Street at around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning (April 16). No injuries were reported, although two box trucks were engulfed in flames, according to dispatch reports. The blaze was extinguished in 10 minutes. The Alexandria Police Department also reported to the scene.
Seminary Hill hit with power outage with more than 3,000 Dominion Energy customers affected

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.
Alexandria Police seek public’s help to identify 7-11 robbery suspect

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].
Adoptable Athea is looking for a home where she can be an active member of a loving family

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.
Ford’s Garage, a vintage car-themed restaurant chain, is looking to open a location in Alexandria

1 week ago | alxnow.com | Ryan Belmore

Ford’s Garage, a burger and craft beer restaurant chain with a Ford Motor Company theme, is expanding in Virginia. Today (April 15), the company announced plans to open a new location in Alexandria. The Tampa-based franchise has struck a deal with FG Nova to launch three new restaurants in Northern Virginia. Alexandria, Fairfax, and Woodbridge are on the list. “This deal with franchisee FG Nova, will bring three new restaurants to the Northern part of the state.
Alexandria’s plan to fight flooding will close Waterfront Park and Point Lumley Park for at least two years

1 week ago | alxnow.com | James Cullum

A sweeping plan to redevelop two popular parks on the Alexandria waterfront is heading into the city review process. Waterfront Park (1 Prince Street) and Point Lumley Park (1 Duke Street) in Old Town flood frequently. The city wants to close both parks from the fall of 2026 until the fall of 2028 to rebuild segments of the sea wall and install a pumping station to recirculate floodwaters back to the Potomac River. The city is planning for the infrastructure to have a life span of 50 to 75 years.
Marriott Bonvoy apartment hotel in Old Town to change hands

1 week ago | alxnow.com | James Cullum

After nearly five years in business in Old Town, an apartment hotel is poised to change hands. San Francisco-based Kasa Living, Inc. filed paperwork with the city last month to take over ownership of the Sonder, a Marriott Bonvoy 15-room apartment hotel at 805 King Street. The studio and one-bedroom apartments cost upward of $200 per night. The facility is light on staff, with one maintenance worker on-site to handle requests from guests, who check in and out and submit requests via their phones.
Poll: What is the best bicycle shop in Alexandria?

1 week ago | alxnow.com | Ryan Belmore

Alexandria has a vibrant cycling community and offers residents a selection of bicycle shops with expert mechanics and places to shop. Do you have a favorite bicycle shop you recommend to others? A shop that has knowledgeable sales personnel and/or dependable repair services? Here’s your chance to share your experience and recommendations via our Readers’ Choice Award for the best bicycle shop in Alexandria. Readers can vote once.