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White House to distribute free N95 masks: where to get them in VA — “Virginia residents will be able to pick up free N95 masks at the same places they got vaccinated against COVID-19.” [Patch]

Suspect in ‘brutal’ Alexandria slaying claims innocence, says victim was friend — “The man accused of killing a 23-year-old woman in Alexandria, Va., last month denies his involvement in the crime, saying he was a friend of the victim.” [Washington Post]

Alexandria to apply for $6 million grant for firefighters — “The city is working on a grant application to fund additional firefighters in Alexandria.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

Man acquitted by insanity in 2013 cop shooting admits torching Prince William Co. therapist’s home — “In 2018, an Alexandria judge released Bashir from a mental hospital with conditions. Eight months later, he was charged with setting fire to the home of a Prince William County therapist he was seeing five days a week and lying on a criminal history check that allowed him to illegally get a gun.” [WTOP]

Alexandria Fire Department nominates deputy chiefs — “Alexandria, Virginia’s fire department named its deputy chiefs of administration and operations Wednesday.” [WTOP]

About the Author

  • Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.