It’s been a busy week at ALXnow with lots of community discussion on issues like single-family zoning and new bus routes through North Old Town.
Alexandria also got a new permanent police chief when acting Police Chief Don Hayes, a longtime Alexandria police officer, got the job.
There were also a few new openings this week: like Taco Bamba opening near not-Landmark and boutique Yellow Jacket opening in Old Town.
Top stories
- APD: Pregnant woman went on drug binge near Alexandria waterfront after argument
- Alexandria City High School goes to ‘secure the building’ status after threat
- Multiple injuries reported in police-involved Seminary Road crash
- UPDATE: New Covid cases steadily increasing, another death reported in Alexandria
- Robber wielding butcher knife breaks into Arlandria apartment
- City Council priorities spark discussion over future of housing in Alexandria
- Gravel lot off Duke Street could become motorcycle repair shop
- Man faces multiple charges after woman strangled in North Ridge
- Alexandria hosting memorial ceremony for lynching victim this weekend
- City Council to set real estate tax rate, 5% stormwater utility fee hike
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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!