These summer weeks are flying by, and another one is in the books in Alexandria.
This week, readers responded to a number of issues in the city, including the tragic story behind the city’s first murder, crime in Arlandria and another protest outside of the acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s home.
There was some fun news, too, like the official announcement that drive-in movies will make their way to the city at the end of the month, and that Holy Cow Del Ray made a new burger of the moment, “The Alexandria HS,” in an effort to add its two cents in a community discussion on what to rename T.C. Williams High School.
What stories impacted you this week? Let us know in the comments.
Here are our top stories this week in Alexandria.
- BREAKING: Murder Suspect Was Released After COVID-19 Court Delay, Allegedly Kills Former Girlfriend Before Trial
- Friends and Neighbors Seek to Name Alley After Retired Judge Nolan Dawkins
- Man Arrested for Attempted Rape Behind Arlandria 7-Eleven
- Drive-In Movies Coming to Alexandria on August 29
- Protestors Promise to Keep Demonstrating at Acting DHS Secretary’s Alexandria Home
- Alexandria Summer Camp Closed Early Due to Coronavirus Exposure
- BREAKING: Alexandria Police Ask for Public Help in Finding Man Wanted for Murder
- Here’s the Latest on Development Projects on Beauregard Street in the West End
- Another Protest Planned This Weekend Outside DHS Secretary’s Home
- West End Development Returns to City with Scaled Down Density and More Open Space
- Alexandria’s COVID-19 Death Count at 60, Hospital Concerned About Rising Cases
- Holy Cow Del Ray Wades Into Another Local Controversy With Another Burger
Have a safe weekend!
Recent Stories

Bespoke women’s clothing designer, A.Oei Studio, is opening a fashion pop-up in Old Town Alexandria.
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!