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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

Two people were killed in the 200 block of Century Drive on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (staff photo by James Cullum)

The big news in Alexandria this week was a double homicide in the West End and the news later that the suspect had been released from jail in Arlington earlier this year.

Former Mayor Kerry Donley also died of a heart attack last week with funeral services scheduled for this Sunday, July 24.

On the brighter side: a special use permit filed with the city earlier this week revealed that Andy’s Pizza is planning on making its way into Old Town at the former Meggrolls spot (107 North Fayette Street).

Top Stories

  1. BREAKING: Botched burglary leads to double murder in West End
  2. Alexandria man charged for allegedly selling fentanyl from hotel rooms
  3. Alexandria double murder suspect was released from jail in Arlington earlier this year
  4. West End murder suspect charged with burglary, both shooting victims innocent bystanders
  5. Funeral arrangements for former Mayor Kerry Donley announced
  6. Acclaimed local pizza chain Andy’s Pizza coming to Old Town
  7. All-affordable housing development in Fairlington to open this fall
  8. Bonaventure breaks ground on senior apartment complex near Braddock Metro
  9. City of Alexandria awarded $10M for two transportation projects
  10. Sidewalk sale returning to Old Town next month

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Potomac Harmony is Back! Following a gap year of competing, then virtual rehearsals during the pandemic, followed by the well-earned retirement of our long-term director, a year of a director search, Potomac Harmony hit the regional contest stage in Concord, North Carolina in March for the first time since 2018! It was exhilarating, reaffirming, and rewarding!

The chorus hit all of its goals, the biggest of which was to have fun and sing our best on contest stage — we did both! Because we earned a score over 400 points, our new Director, Allison Lynskey, was awarded the Novice Director award, photo above. Additionally, one of our charter members, Jackie Bottash, was nominated for and honored with the Leadership Excellence award. It was a celebratory weekend!

What’s next? So much! We now look forward to upcoming performances, growing our membership, and expanding our musical product with new arrangements and an education component each week. It’s an exciting time to be part of this ever-growing ensemble!

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