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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By James Cullum
Meal at Taqueria Poblano (via Taqueria Poblano)

It’s finally Friday in Alexandria!

Here’s a look back at our top stories of the week. Topping off our coverage are the delectable poll results on the top three Mexican restaurants in the city. More than 1,800 foodies cast their votes, and Taqueria el Poblano (2400B Mount Vernon Avenue) in Del Ray took the top spot, followed by Taqueria Picoso (1472 N. Beauregard Street) and Los Tios Grill (2615 Mount Vernon Avenue). Do you agree with the results?

Now that you’ve thought about dinner, check out our number-two top post. Our poll on the best ice cream shop in the city garnered more than 1,300 votes. The winner is yet another Del Ray local business, The Dairy Godmother (2310 Mount Vernon Avenue).

This week’s third-most-read post was an update on a 2024 assault by mob incident that left a man dead. No arrests have yet been made, but out-of-state juveniles have been identified as the suspects.

The most-read stories this week were:

  1. Alexandria’s top 3 Mexican restaurants, according to ALXnow readers (12419 views)
  2. Poll: The best ice cream shop in Alexandria (6032 views)
  3. Juveniles identified as suspects in assault by mob that led to man’s death in Old Town North (5068 views)
  4. Alexandria man tracks down his stolen motorcycle on Facebook Marketplace (3453 views)
  5. Alexandria man faces years in prison for allegedly pointing handgun at cousin’s head (2796 views)
  6. Notes: Today marks 276 years since 60 acres were designated for a new settlement called Alexandria (2795 views)
  7. Latin American wine bar and cafe opens in Old Town (2707 views)
  8. Notes: Get ready for some road work, Alexandria (2585 views)
  9. Plans to build mixed-use apartment building in Old Town North heading to City Council (2438 views)

Have a safe weekend!

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.