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Man providing for family in Ethiopia killed in Duke Street crash — “A man killed in a violent car crash in Alexandria Tuesday night was working day and night to fulfill the American Dream for his wife and children in Ethiopia, family friends say.” [NBC]

Hangry Joe’s opening in Alexandria Commons — “Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken will be moving into the Alexandria Commons Shopping Center later this year.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

Lee-Fendall House Easter Egg hunt tickets on sale — “Find Easter eggs hidden in the Lee-Fendall garden during the popular annual egg hunt! Sessions also include crafts, games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.” [Zebra]

Goodnight Moon exhibit becomes local sensation — “Three little bears sitting in chairs, clocks and socks, kittens and mittens. To most people, mentioning these simple rhymes brings back a flood of nostalgia, to childhood storytime and Margaret Wise Brown’s seminal bedtime story, ‘Goodnight Moon’.” [Alexandria Times]

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.