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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

Abandoned railway at GenOn power plant (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

Alexandria’s annual budget process wrapped up this week with a $839.2 million fiscal year 2023 budget approval and special tax relief for car owners.

Meanwhile, an uptick in opioid overdoses among children has Alexandria City Public Schools considering adding Narcan to schools and city officials issuing warnings about counterfeit Percocet.

Top Stories

  1. The “Chew Grape” house in Old Town is on the market for $1.1 million
  2. Public tour of Alexandria’s abandoned power plant planned for next week
  3. Gang robs man of wallet at night in Arlandria
  4. DNA links Alexandria felon to gun stolen nearly eight months ago
  5. Tax relief for Alexandria car owners approved
  6. Police: West End abduction and robbery was over $100
  7. Here’s how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Alexandria
  8. Waterfront flood mitigation plan returns with slashed budget
  9. Superintendent scolds majority of School Board over School Law Enforcement Advisory Group proposal
  10. Alexandria ranks third in national dog-friendly city ranking

Recent Stories

Chadwicks (203 Strand Street) is about to get really busy. From now until mid-August, it’s the strong season for the unpretentious Old Town staple that has graced the Alexandria waterfront…

Potomac Yard’s microbrewery Hops Grill and Brewery didn’t live to see the new Potomac Yard Metro station open, but the Washington Business Journal reported the location at 3625 Richmond Highway…

Blossom is ready for love and is up for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria! This 2-year-old girl has been through a lot and was in rough condition when…

(Updated 2:40 p.m.) Police said two teens were shot in a residential area near Interstate 395 and N. Van Dorn Street on Wednesday night. Alexandria Police Department received multiple calls…

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Time flies when you’re having fun! The T.C. Williams High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion July 21-23, 2023 in Alexandria. All graduates and their adult nears and dears are welcome. Events include a Friday evening icebreaker, Saturday dinner dance, and a Sunday brunch. For more information: tcwilliams73.com, 770.789.3534.

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Spring Fling at Rising Sol Yoga School

Join us for a day of FREE hot yoga. Experience our class styles and meet our teachers. Buy a bite at the Bake Sale to benefit The Carpenter’s Shelter, peruse some special vendors, take advantage of in-person only discounts on

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