
It was a busy week for the Alexandria Fire Department.
Today, AFD responded to a two-car crash on Seminary Road, which temporarily shut down westbound traffic on the street.
On Wednesday, firefighters battled a blaze in an Old Town home. Three firefighters were non-fatally injured in the operation, with one being a burn injury.
Two adult residents were displaced by the fire. The fire caused approximately $1.2 million in damages, a release said.
According to the release:
AFD’s Fire Marshal’s Office conducted an origin and cause investigation and determined the area of origin was a bedroom on the second floor. There was one smoke alarm in the home, but it did not activate at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation as fire marshals continue to review the scene of the incident.
The most-read stories this week were:
- New residential development coming to former Mark Center Hilton site
- A look back at the ‘urban renewal’ project that reshaped Old Town
- Alexandria armed robbery suspects allegedly connected to incidents arranged on Facebook Marketplace
- Notes: Internet provider Ting breaks Comcast monopoly on some Alexandria neighborhoods
- Waterfront warehouse and Civil War mess hall to become new tavern
- BREAKING: Alexandria firefighter injured while responding to fire in Old Town home
- Alexandria’s City Council and School Board clash in intense budget battle
- City Council says practical considerations of renaming Confederate-honoring streets needs to be addressed
- Notes: Del Ray cigar shop struggles after back-to-back break-ins
- Survey: Majority of Alexandria students, teachers and parents support metal detectors in schools
Recent Stories
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.