The July 4 holiday weekend is here, and it’s hard to believe that 2020 is more than halfway over. Not only has the year flown by, but so has the last week.

Alexandria joined the rest of Virginia in entering into the third phase of its reopening, the oldest resident in the city turned 109, a police officer was charged with assault and battery for a January arrest

Here are some of the top stories in Alexandria this week:

1. Margaret Chisley Celebrates 109 Years in Alexandria
2. Alexandria Police Officer Charged With Assault and Battery for Unjustified Use of Force
3. New State Laws Pushed by Alexandria Take Effect Tomorrow
4. Old Dominion Boat Club’s Waterfront Revival Plans Resurface
5. Alexandria Renters Ask Governor to Extend Moratorium on Evictions
6. Businesses Face Tough Recovery as Alexandria Lags Behind Neighbors in Consumer Spending
7. New Catholic University Location Coming to Carlyle
8. Old Town Garden-Style Apartments to Be Replaced by Multifamily Apartment Complex
9. City Recommends Riding E-Scooters for Errands and Social Distancing
10. Reminder: Next Phase of Reopening Starts Tomorrow but Indoor Mask Requirement Still In Effect

Be safe this weekend, and feel free to add to the discussion in the comments.

Staff photo by James Cullum