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Local consignment shop helps after Del Ray fire — “If you’d like to help this family get back on their feet, Bellies & Babies, a consignment boutique located at 1913 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, will act as a drop-off point.” [ABC7]

Alexandria goes backward in its count of single-family units — “The city of Alexandria rarely sees big changes year-over-year in its single-family housing stock, but in fiscal 2021, it went backward.” [Washington Business Journal]

National paint shortage leaves Alexandria roads unpainted after paving — “There’s a nationwide shortage of the paint and resin used on roads nationwide, and it’s leaving some Alexandria area roads without stop lines, double yellow lines and lane markers.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

What’s inside the Alexandria Athenaeum in Old Town? — ” I went to a party there a couple decades ago, and many since then, and realized what an accessible place it is and what an incredible asset it is to Alexandria.” [Zebra]

About the Author

  • Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.