Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Rain in the evening and overnight. High of 48 and low of 41.
☔ Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 57 and low of 44. Sunrise at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:00 pm.
🚨 You need to know
The family of a man who died by suicide in the Alexandria City Jail is suing several involved government agencies after the man was denied necessary medical treatment in violation of a judge’s orders, the Washington Post reported.
Christopher Lapp, a nuclear scientist from Great Falls who allegedly robbed a bank and carjacked a vehicle in a psychotic episode in 2018, killed himself in jail in 2021. He had been undergoing treatment at a federal medical center in North Carolina, but the center defied an order from a U.S. District judge to continue the treatment. As a result, a psychiatrist in the Alexandria jail discontinued Lapp’s medications and a month later, Lapp took his own life.
Not only did the medical facility in North Carolina refuse the judge’s order to take Lapp back, but physicians at the Alexandria jail said the medical facility failed to send over Lapp’s full medical record.
The man’s 16-year-old daughter filed a lawsuit last week against the Bureau of Prisons, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Justice Department, and psychiatrist Dean Inouye for wrongful death and other violations in the month leading up to the suicide.
📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Feb 24, 2023.
- No arrests after shots fired near Alexandria Commons Shopping Center Thursday night (2409 views)
- Notes: Bronx-style bodega opens on King Street (1291 views)
- ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria (510 views)
- Neighborhood Health director says new location will boost West End coverage with room to grow (451 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Tickets: Alexandria Symphony to Perform Brandenburg and Blue, March 10, Includes New Composition by Jonathan Kolm
Zebra (Sunday @ 5:29 pm)
- 🌱 Man Arrested For Attempt To Poison Dogs + Art Center Re-Jury
Patch (Sunday @ 4:39 pm)
- Golfer Olivia Greene, 13, Winning Tourneys and Having Fun on the Course
Zebra (Friday @ 4:27 pm)
- Store Closings, Police Shooting, Dog Poisoning Attempt: Top VA News
Patch (Friday @ 3:05 pm)
- As Weapons Screening Considered In Alexandria Schools, Survey Opens
Patch (Friday @ 1:08 pm)
- 3 Alexandria High School Wrestlers Participate In State Championship
Patch (Friday @ 12:34 pm)
- Dahlia Society Blooms in Alexandria’s Del Ray Neighborhood
Zebra (Friday @ 12:07 pm)
- More Artist Studios To Be Re-Juried At Torpedo Factory Art Center
Patch (Friday @ 11:05 am)
- Solar-powered Atlas Brew Works Opening its First Virginia Location in Carlyle Crossing
Zebra (Friday @ 10:48 am)
- Meatball-Inspired Tournament Hosted By Alexandria Restaurant
Patch (Friday @ 10:17 am)
- Celebrate All Things Irish: St. Patrick’s Hooley March 12 at St. Mary’s in Alexandria
Zebra (Friday @ 10:09 am)
- Alexandria Black History Museum to Re-Open
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 8:00 am)
- Inflation, Real Estate Affect Fairfax County Budget
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 7:41 am)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Recent Stories
The team behind the proposed Old Town Business Improvement District (BID) is giving itself a few more months to get the project the support it needs. Per new guidelines approved…
On the edge of Alexandria, The Landing shines with nurturing and innovative boutique-style senior living set in the cultural and intellectual hub of North Potomac Yard, with magnificent panoramic views…
Are you a landlord? Discover what issues you should know about the renting in the latest Ask McEnearney.
The Alexandria Police Department will start rolling out its body worn camera program next month but it won’t be until next January that all the department’s officers are wearing them….
Monarch Montessori School located in the heart of Del Ray is enrolling children 6 weeks to 6 years of age for our half day and full day program.
Our hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday. Monarch Montessori School is open year round, with intermittent breaks.
Children engage in self-directed, self-initiated activities under the guidance of a trained Montessori teacher. Classroom sizes range from 8-12 students. Our robust curriculum includes botany, sensorial activities, the social graces, culture, math, science, practical life, geography, music appreciation and language arts.
You’ll get half off of the registration fee when you register and begin care with us before April 30, 2023.
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Del Ray Dog Fest & Yappy Hour
The 1st Annual Del Ray Dog Fest is a fun outdoor event that will include dog-centered activities, dog menu items, live music, vendors and food on Sunday, April 2 from 11am- 3pm at the George Washington Middle School parking lot.
