ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

What an eventful week in Alexandria.

Thursday, March 11, marked the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic in Alexandria. As the vaccine rollout slowly improves, the most recent news is the allowance of restaurant workers to get the vaccine. Just over 38,000 doses have been administered in the city, and of that 14,661 residents have been fully vaccinated. The city also wants 80% of residents vaccinated by July 31.

Alexandria Sheriff Dana Lawhorne also announced that he will not seek reelection this fall, bringing an end to his 43-year law enforcement career. Lawhorne’s protege Sean Casey is now running for the seat in the June 8 Democratic primary.

Criticism against the proposed renovation of the Taylor Run Stream continued this week, and even City Councilwoman Amy Jackson has decided to join residents in opposition.

More than 220 people participated in our poll this week on school resource officers. More than half of respondents said that ACPS should hire more SROs, 30% said the program should be eliminated and 11% believe SROs should only work part time.

In case you missed them, here are some other important stories:

• Child Safe After Being Left in Car That Was Briefly Stolen in Arlandria
• Alexandria Takes Stock of Millions in Lost Sales Tax Revenue
• Beyer Throws Weight Behind Labor Unions as Council Punts Collective Bargaining Debate
• Civic Activist Bill Rossello Focusing on Overhauling City Government in City Council Campaign
• ‘Groundswell’ Art Installation Pays Homage to History, Coming to Waterfront Park this Mont

Our top stories this week:

1. Inova to Launch New Vaccine Clinic Inside Revamped Victory Center
2. Battle Royale: Princess Street Development Duel Returns to City This Month
3. Just In: Captain Sean Casey is Running for Alexandria Sheriff
4. Alexandria Police Arrest Seven People and Seize Drugs, Guns and Cash
5. Development Questions Remain for New Braddock West Project Headed to City Council
6. City Could Help Turn Hotels Emptied by Coronavirus Into Affordable Housing
7. Just Listed in Alexandria
8. Do You Like the Suggested Names for T.C. Williams and Matthew Maury?
9. A Year Late, Contractor Eyes Spring Completion for King Street Metro Access Improvement Project
10. Superintendent Proposes New Names for T.C. Williams High School and Matthew Maury Elementary
11. Councilwoman Amy Jackson Argues With School Board Over MacArthur Elementary Construction Schedule

Have a safe weekend!