Police continue to investigate two suspicious deaths in Alexandria this week — one in the Braddock neighborhood and another at Four Mile Run.
Telemundo reported the victim found in Four Mile Run as Kevin IsaÃas, but official identification from the police department is still pending the results of a medical examination.
Police also hasn’t released the identity of the victim who died at The Bloom at Braddock Apartments earlier this week. Scanner traffic indicated a man suffered a cardiac arrest in his apartment after being assaulted in the hallway of the building, but police have not released additional information about the death.
The most-read stories this week were:
- Notes: Starting July 1, all Virginia drivers are required to have vehicle insurance (18649 views)
- Old Town cafe and corner store Foxtrot closed as national chain implodes (12429 views)
- Motley Fool office building in Carlyle being sold off at a foreclosure auction (9332 views)
- Alexandria CVS stores ransacked of cosmetics and suspect gets busted in Maryland (8344 views)
- Alexandria sets its sights on Eisenhower Avenue overhaul (7385 views)
- More than $50K in luxury handbags and other items stolen from two consignments shops in Old Town (6349 views)
- BREAKING: Police investigating suspicious death at Braddock neighborhood apartment building (5387 views)
- YMCA in Del Ray temporarily closed after medical incident (3907 views)
- Robcyns is closing this Saturday in the Bradlee Shopping Center (3070 views)
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (March 2024).
Largest homes sold
- 32 N Donelson St — Seminary Hill — $1,683,999 (6 beds | 4.5 baths | 4,378 sq. ft.)
- 808 S Lee St — Old Town — $2,200,000 (5 beds | 4.5 baths | 3,573 sq. ft.)
- 6273 Masefield Ct — Bren Mar Park — $780,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,570 sq. ft.)
Smallest homes sold*
- 2940 Sycamore St — Del Ray — $800,000 (3 beds | 2 baths | 1,653 sq. ft.)
- 215 Tennessee Ave — Del Ray — $780,000 (3 beds | 2 baths | 1,653 sq. ft.)
- 817 Duke St — Old Town — $1,105,000 (2 beds | 1.5 baths | 1,674 sq. ft.)
*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.
Say hello to the sweetest pup ever, Starla Rose!
This 5 year-old hound dog is up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and enjoys walks that include plenty of time for sniffs.
Starla Rose loves the company of people and staying curled up on the couch, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
“However, she’ll always take breaks from snoozing for some belly rubs and a few zoomies around the yard,” said Shackelford. “Starla Rose knows the cue for sit and is learning more.”
This girl will make a wonderful addition to any home. Plus she is house and crate trained!
To learn more about Starla Rose, you can read her entire profile. And to start the adoption process email [email protected] or call 703-746-4774.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny conditions with a high around 62°F, accompanied by a north wind at 6-9 mph. As for Thursday night, the sky will be partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to around 43°F, while the east wind blows at a gentle 3-6 mph.
🚨 You need to know
An indie bookstore crawl across Northern Virginia this weekend will hit two Old Town book shops, Patch reported.
The NoVa Indie Bookstore Crawl marks Independent Bookstore Day (April 27).
The event involves customers going to any participating bookstore and picking up a crawl passport, then getting it stamped at each bookstore they visit. The two Alexandria locations are Old Town Books (130 S. Royal Street) and Hooray for Books (1555 King Street).
Collecting four stamps wins the participant a free advance reader copy. Eight stamps earn a tote bag. 10-15 locations get the participant entered into a raffle for the Grand Prize, which includes contributions from every store.
The crawl is scheduled to run through May 31.
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Apr 24, 2024.
- Office building housing The Motley Fool in Carlyle being sold at foreclosure auction (3045 views)
- Alexandria CVS stores ransacked of cosmetics and suspect gets busted in Maryland (2635 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Address: 1211 Wilkes Street
Neighborhood: Old Town Village
Type: 3 BR, 2 (+1 half) BA townhouse — 2,780 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,849,000
Noteworthy: Charleston style home with courtyard entrance patio
With impeccably updated style, this almost 2800 sf home not only has intimate cozy spaces for everyday living, but its open layout and indoor outdoor living design make it an entertainer’s dream.
Step into the welcoming Charleston style home with a courtyard entrance patio perfect for hosting neighbors. An open bright living space creates an air of comfort and sophistication with traditional architectural details including impressive columns at the entrance to the formal living room, crown molding and sparkling hardwood floors in the gracious dining room, and a custom designed fireplace surround in the family room with built-in cabinets and a bay window overlooking the front courtyard.
Step through to the gourmet kitchen with every amenity — large island with seating, custom cabinets with lighted upper display, expansive quartz counters, stainless steel appliances including a double wall oven and wine refrigerator, and a built-in breakfast nook with views through the glass door to a second private patio. Upstairs open the French doors into the primary suite with soaring cathedral ceilings, a spa bath out of a magazine, two custom designed walk-in closets, and a private balcony with Trex deck. Two spacious secondary bedrooms share an updated hall bath.
Just four blocks from King Street’s eclectic shops and acclaimed restaurants and only a quick walk to Metro and Whole Foods, this wonderful Old Town Village community boasts a saltwater pool, clubhouse, and gym. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to make this a very special place to call home.
Listed by:
Lisa Groover — McEnearney Associates
[email protected]
(703) 919-4426
(Updated at 12:30 p.m. on April 25) The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is conducting a death investigation near Four Mile Run Park at 4100 Mount Vernon Avenue.
Police responded to a call about a body around 1:30 p.m., according to scanner traffic.
According to an APD release:
This afternoon, at approximately 1:27 PM, the Alexandra Police Department responded to a call for the report of a deceased person in the river in the 4100 block of Mount Vernon Avenue, near Four Mile Park. Officers discovered an adult male who was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Anyone with information on this incident can contact the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.
APD is currently conducting a death investigation near Four Mile Park in the 4100 block of Mount Vernon Avenue where a person was found deceased. Please avoid the area. The investigation is active and no further information is available at this time. pic.twitter.com/48DC45myvH
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) April 24, 2024
James Cullum and Vernon Miles contributed to this story
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☔️ Today’s weather: Showers are likely before 7am, followed by a gradual transition to mostly sunny skies and a high around 71. Expect northwest winds ranging from 9 to 13 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. Tonight, the forecast is for partly cloudy conditions and a low of approximately 44, accompanied by a 9 mph north wind.
🚨 You need to know
Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s annual day of giving, launches today.
This year marks the 14th year of Spring2ACTion, a 24-hour online event run by ACT for Alexandria connecting donors to charitable causes around the city.
The website allows Alexandrians to search by specific organizations, locations or causes they’d like to contribute to.
“This virtual fundraising effort, presented by ACT for Alexandria, with the help of generous sponsors, offers local nonprofits the chance to raise thousands of dollars to ensure that Alexandria is a strong, vibrant community for all,” the website said. “Last year, 8,331 donors gave $2.96M to 186 nonprofits serving Alexandria.”
It’s time to #Spring2ACTion with @ACTforAlex !
I just contributed to an incredible group of Alexandria non-profits as we attempt to set a new record today.
Will you join me?https://t.co/PdhEN2PBWX pic.twitter.com/x13jqHMdJP
— Justin Wilson (@justindotnet) April 24, 2024
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Apr 23, 2024.
- Old Town cafe and corner store Foxtrot closed as national chain implodes (3118 views)
- More than $50K in luxury handbags and other items stolen from two consignment shops in Old Town (1798 views)
- Alexandria woman loses $100K+ in Social Security Administration email scam (1486 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 12:00 pm: Revolve Cares Ribbon Cutting & Open House
- 3:00 pm: Spring2Action Fundraiser Wine Tasting
The YMCA in Del Ray (420 E Monroe Avenue) is temporarily closed after a medical incident.
Alexandria Fire-EMS are on the scene assisting a woman who went into cardiac arrest in the gym section of the YMCA.
The woman is being transported to the hospital. As of 3:40 p.m. the gym remains temporarily closed.
James Cullum contributed to this story
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
❄️ Today’s weather: Frost is expected in some areas before 8am, followed by sunny conditions and a high temperature near 72. A light west wind will shift southward, reaching speeds between 6 and 11 mph in the morning. On Tuesday night, scattered showers are likely after 2am, with clouds increasing and a low temperature of around 55. Southerly winds will blow at 8 to 10 mph, and there’s a 30% chance of precipitation.
🚨 You need to know
The Alexandria Police Department is pushing for funding to create an Alexandria Real-Time Information Center, WUSA9 reported.
The new facility would be a hub for processing data like a registry of doorbell cameras and license plate readers.
WUSA9 reported that there are 16 license plate readers around the city, which have already helped track down one prison escapee, and police said adding more can help with locating stolen vehicles, suspects and missing people.
The Alexandria Police Department is hoping to get $20,000 for the new Real-Time Information Center. That funding was initially set aside to incentivize businesses and homeowners to invest in private security cameras, but WUSA9 reported that a variety of legal hurdles left that idea in limbo.
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Apr 22, 2024.
- Notes: Starting July 1, all Virginia drivers are required to have vehicle insurance (4512 views)
- BREAKING: Police investigating suspicious death at Braddock neighborhood apartment building (2400 views)
- Alexandria seeking community feedback on bike lanes and other changes to West End street (1091 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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(Updated 2:25 p.m.) The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is investigating a suspicious death at The Bloom at Braddock Apartments on the 900 block of North Henry Street in the Braddock neighborhood.
Communications Manager Tracy Walker said police responded to the building at around 3:26 a.m. for a report of an injured adult man. The man was transported to the hospital and pronounced deceased.
Scanner traffic indicated a 50-year-old man suffered cardiac arrest in his apartment after being assaulted in the hallway.
As of 2 p.m., police are still investigating at the building.
According to a release from APD:
The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is investigating a suspicious death. At approximately 3:26 a.m., APD officers responded to an apartment building in the 900 block of North Henry Street for a report of an injured adult male. Officers located the man who was transported to the hospital by Alexandria Fire-EMS where he was pronounced deceased.
If you or anyone you know has information that could be helpful to this investigation, please call 703-746-4444. Tips can be provided anonymously.
Detectives are investigating a suspicious death in the 900 block of N. Henry Street. If you have any information please call 703-746-4444, tips can be provided anonymously. pic.twitter.com/ND3r14XGCE
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) April 22, 2024
Image via Google Maps
James Cullum and Vernon Miles contributed to this story
