It was quite a week in Alexandria. The city saw the removal of a controversial Confederate Statue at Prince and Washington Streets, had numerous vigils and demonstrations against police brutality, and weathered more cases of COVID-19.
Alexandria, like all great cities, is constantly changing and evolving. pic.twitter.com/CZTjlOkpfT
— Justin Wilson (@justindotnet) June 2, 2020
In the spirit of resting up and looking back at some of the top issues in Alexandria, ALXnow has included some of our top stories.
Here are the top 11 most-read articles this week in Alexandria.
- BREAKING: Barricade Situation, Suspect Firing on Police on Main Line Boulevard
- BREAKING: Old Town Confederate Statue Removed
- Alexandria Now Has 1,974 Cases of COVID-19, No New Deaths
- Vigil for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor in Old Town on Thursday
- Protests and Vigils for Racial Justice Planned in Alexandria
- Man Robbed of $400 at Gunpoint in Alexandria’s West End
- Mayor Wilson: Alexandria Can Honor George Floyd By Fixing Its Inequities
- Teen Arrested in Old Town for Weapon Possession and Drug Violation
- ACPS Announces Mandatory Summer Learning to Combat COVID-19 Academic Loss
- Unemployed Arlandria Mom Makes Ends Meet With El Salvadoran Recipes
- Alexandria Now Has 1,960 Cases of COVID-19, City Seeks Feedback on Coronavirus Response
Feel free to discuss those or other topics in the comments. Have a safe weekend!
Staff photo by James Cullum
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From Feb 2nd – March 29th, shop contemporary ready-to-wear pieces, view unique textile selections, and schedule a fitting for custom-made dresses, bridal and qipao.
Handcrafted in D.C., A.Oei Studio aims to offer an alternative vision of fashion – one that is centered around sustainability, artistry and personalized services.
Hi, my name is Moneim Z., and I am a blind male with chronic kidney disease, who needs a living kidney donor for a transplant. My blood type is B+, and I can accept a kidney from individuals who have blood types B and O.
To read my story, please see the attached letter.
To contact me directly, please email me at [email protected] or call at 571-428-5065. My living donor coordinator at INOVA Hospital, Amileen Cruz can be reached at (703) 776-8370 , or via email at [email protected]
Thank you!
