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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

Current state of Landmark Mall (image via City of Alexandria)

Except for the shots fired in the Braddock neighborhood, it’s been a relatively quiet week in Alexandria.

The water was still settling on Monday after the big drop on Friday: the Potomac Yard Metro station was going to be delayed until sometime in 2023 and the shutdown affecting Alexandria would be continued into November.

Beyond that, the top stories this week were a revisit of some of the old hits: Landmark Mall development, on-street dining, speed cameras and flooding.

Top stories

  1. Developer opens up about next steps for Landmark Mall redevelopment
  2. Alexandria woman caught with gun at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport checkpoint
  3. No injuries or arrest after shots fired in Braddock area
  4. Alexandria looking to loosen up a little for on-street dining
  5. Alexandria’s first speed cameras headed to City Council review this month
  6. BREAKING: Potomac Yard Metro station opening pushed back to 2023
  7. New change to Alexandria manholes could help combat some stormwater flooding
  8. For fifth straight year, Alexandria makes Best Small City list by Condé Nast Traveler
  9. New e-bikes launch in Alexandria with $5 coupon
  10. Poll: Were you surprised by the Potomac Yard Metro station delay?

Recent Stories

Francis Deonte Rose was found guilty today of two counts of aggravated murder in the 2022 shooting deaths of two construction workers in the West End. The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office…

It’s been a busy week in Alexandria. There were multiple mayoral and city council forums and debates this week as the city gets closer and closer to the June 18…

The Cinco de Mayo fiesta is starting early this Sunday in Carlyle. From 9 to 10 a.m., Tequila & Taco (540 John Carlyle Street) will be selling six-ounce margaritas for…

After missing an important mayoral debate this week due to a “freak accident” while canvassing that led to his hospitalization, Steven Peterson says that he’s done sitting on the sidelines….

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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