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Early voting to begin this week for August congressional primaries in Alexandria

Published June 16, 2026 at 11:45AM | Updated June 16, 2026 at 12:14PM

Charles Houston Recreation Center on Election Day, April 21, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Early voting is set to begin Thursday, June 18 for 2026 congressional primary elections in Alexandria, according to the city’s Office of Voter Registration and Elections.

The elections on Aug. 4 will include a Democratic primary for U.S. House of Representatives in the 8th Congressional District and a Republican primary to decide who will run against Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) for U.S. Senate. Virginia voters are not registered by party, so they can vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary.

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Mother and daughter accused of sex trafficking to appear in Alexandria court

By James Cullum

Published June 16, 2026 at 9:15AM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

More details have been released on a mother and daughter arrested last month for allegedly running a sex trafficking operation in Alexandria and Fairfax County.

The 21-year-old and 51-year-old women who live in Fairfax County have been held without bond since their arrest on May 4. On Feb. 6, 2025, Virginia State Police received an anonymous tip of a suspected illicit massage business, and provided multiple addresses and phone numbers, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit. About 11 months later, in January 2026, VSP created a fake phone number and made an appointment for $70.

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Rediscover Creekside Village: premium renovated living meets unbeatable value in Alexandria

Published June 9, 2026 at 10:45AM

Think you know Creekside Village Apartments? It is time to look again. Under dynamic new management, this hidden gem in the Alexandria area is undergoing a total transformation, blending stylish modern upgrades with the spacious, community-focused living you deserve.

Whether you are scanning the local housing market or searching for your next home online, here is why the newly reimagined Creekside Village deserves to be at the top of your list.

Modern Interiors, Fully Reimagined

Every single apartment at Creekside Village is receiving top-to-bottom interior renovations. Step inside to find premium finishes typically reserved for luxury price tags:

Chef-Ready Kitchens: Beautiful granite countertops paired with custom cabinetry.
Modern Flooring: Sleek, durable wood-style vinyl plank flooring throughout all living spaces (excluding bathrooms).
Expansive Layouts: Generous 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom floor plans featuring large closets.
Eat-In Spaces: Huge kitchens perfect for dining, with breakfast bars available in select layouts.
Outdoor Living: Private balconies and patios in select homes to relax and enjoy the fresh air.

Community Upgrades on the Horizon

The interior upgrades are just the beginning. The new management team is actively investing in the neighborhood experience with exciting amenity enhancements:

Relax: Dip into the sparkling swimming pool and soak up the sun on the expansive sundeck.
Renew: Stay active in the community fitness center, featuring equipment updates arriving soon.
Play: A brand-new playground is scheduled for installation soon, perfect for outdoor fun.
Pets Welcome: Bring your furry family members! Creekside Village is proudly pet-friendly with no breed restrictions.

Financial Flexibility and Affordable Living

Creekside Village is a dedicated affordable housing community, offering high-quality living tailored to your budget. Renting here means peace of mind, thanks to maximum allowable household income requirements and rents determined based on 60% and 70% of median area household incomes that keep your housing costs predictable.

Additionally, residents can take advantage of flexible rent payments through the Flex Platform, allowing you to split your monthly rent into smaller, budget-friendly payments that align with your unique payday schedule. (more…)

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Morning Notes for June 16, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Published June 16, 2026 at 7:30AM

A bird searches for snacks in Old Town North (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 16, 1809, the Virginia General Assembly was petitioned to construct a new turnpike linking Alexandria with Fredericksburg about 50 miles away. Construction began soon after on a causeway across the Great Hunting Creek and a road through the rural wilderness of eastern Fairfax County, passing the Huntley meadows, Mount Vernon, Woodlawn and the town of Woodbridge, eventually becoming part of U.S. Route 1 stretching from Fort Kent, Maine to Key West, Florida. That same year, a new turnpike was built north of Alexandria (now Powhatan Street) extending from the northern dead-end of Washington Street to connect with the Long Bridge across the Potomac River. This new turnpike would finally provide a direct road connection between Alexandria and Washington Counties, the original two counties that made up the District of Columbia.” [Historic Alexandria]

Differences Between New Virginia House, Senate Budget Proposals — “The data center sales and use tax exemption remains the biggest bottle neck on state budget negotiations.. The state currently forgoes an average of $1.6 billion annually by allowing the industry to not pay the 5.3% state tax on their computer equipment and server racks.” [Virginia Mercury]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 15, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Published June 15, 2026 at 8:30PM

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 — Jun 15, 2026.

7:30 am: Morning Notes for June 15, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
9:15 am: Arlington backs city’s $27M funding request for road upgrades near Bradlee Shopping Center | 🗣️ Comments
10:00 am: Mayor Gaskins urges self-care after her dehydration scare during Sails on the Potomac | 🗣️ Comments
11:45 am: Alexandria government offices, other services to close Friday for Juneteenth | 🗣️ Comments
12:30 pm: Hearing on man’s death in Alexandria police custody set for late June | 🗣️ Comments
1:45 pm: City Council approves Housing 2040 Plan to guide housing goals over next 15 years | 🗣️ Comments
2:45 pm: City Council greenlights financing, first phase of Old Town North power plant redevelopment | 🗣️ Comments
3:45 pm: After NPS pump station denial, City Council advances alternate waterfront flood mitigation system | 🗣️ Comments
6:53 pm: Woodrow Wilson Bridge opening twice early Tuesday morning | 🗣️ Comments

Here are today’s most-read articles:

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

👉 5:00 pm: How Do Retirement Communities Work? (Free Workshop)

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies with a high near 80 degrees and light, variable winds. Tuesday night will bring increasing cloud cover and a low of around 63 degrees, with south winds at 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Woodrow Wilson Bridge opening twice early Tuesday morning

By James Cullum

Published June 15, 2026 at 6:50PM

The Woodrow Wilson Bridge at sunset (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

There’s more than one reason to stay up late — the Woodrow Wilson Bridge will be opening twice in the early hours of Tuesday morning (June 16).

The bridge will first open at 12:01 a.m. for the passing of the Gazela, a 19th-century fishing vessel docked in Alexandria over the weekend as part of the city’s America250 celebration. The opening will last 15 to 20 minutes, according to DC Police Traffic on X.

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After NPS pump station denial, City Council advances alternate waterfront flood mitigation system

By James Cullum

Published June 15, 2026 at 3:45PM

Sandbags outside a business on lower King Street (staff photo by James Cullum)

With minimal discussion on Saturday (June 13), Alexandria City Council voted to move forward with an “enhanced gravity storm sewer system” to combat flooding along the waterfront in Old Town.

The City Council action was taken four months after the National Park Service denied the city’s plan to build a pump station at Waterfront Park (1 Prince Street). The city’s previously approved proposal would have closed Waterfront Park and Point Lumley Park from the fall of 2026 until the fall of 2028 to rebuild segments of the sea wall and to install the pump station to recirculate water in flood-prone areas back to the Potomac River. The denial by NPS forced the city to make “significant modifications” to the plan, project manager Matt Landis told Council.

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City Council greenlights financing, first phase of Old Town North power plant redevelopment

By James Cullum

Published June 15, 2026 at 2:45PM

Proposed open space for the former PRGS site in Old Town North as seen from the Potomac River (via HRP Group)

The Alexandria City Council on Saturday unanimously greenlit construction and financing plans to redevelop the shuttered Potomac River Generating Station in Old Town North.

City Council approved property owner HRP Group’s plan to develop the first phase (Blocks B and C) of the six-block, 19-acre project with mixed-use apartment and retail buildings, create more than 10 acres of public open space and convert an old pump house into a community amenity. City Council also approved a $135 million financing deal for the project, which HRP Group says will catalyze more than $2 billion in private investment into the site. Deconstruction of the former power plant could begin as early as next year and is expected to take up to 20 months.

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City Council approves Housing 2040 Plan to guide housing goals over next 15 years

By Emily Leayman

Published June 15, 2026 at 1:45PM

The Sherwood apartment building at Southern Towers in Alexandria's West End. (staff photo by James Cullum)

On Saturday (June 13), Alexandria City Council unanimously approved the Housing 2040 Plan, which will set the city’s housing goals over the next 15 years.

The Housing 2040 Plan will guide city policies on expanding housing supply and affordable homeownership, preserving existing affordable housing, seeking landlord-tenant protections, strengthening condominium communities, expanding resources for seniors and people with disabilities, and supporting safe and healthy housing. It will also guide the city’s legislative policies on housing, land use planning, small area plans, housing programs and development of new financial and regulatory tools.

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Hearing on man’s death in Alexandria police custody set for late June

By James Cullum

Published June 15, 2026 at 12:30PM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Alexandria’s Independent Community Policing Review Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 29, after the release of a report on the death of 32-year-old Allan Tucker in Alexandria Police Department custody last summer.

The public hearing will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. in City Council Chamber at the Del Pepper Community Center, following the release of the auditor’s report Monday, June 22 on the auditor and board’s website. The public hearing will allow for residents to speak before the review board for three minutes apiece.