Ryan Belmore is a journalist based in Alexandria, Virginia. He served as Publisher of ALXnow from March to October 2025. He can be reached at [email protected].
A water main break has closed a stretch of N. Beauregard Street on Sunday morning, Alexandria police said.
The roadway is shut down between Armistead Street and Lincolnia, police announced on social media at 7:50 a.m.
The city’s second annual Chalk-A-Block festival, scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed due to wet conditions and continuing rain in the forecast.
Sarah Almy, executive director of the event, announced the postponement Sunday morning, saying “Unfortunately, due to wet pavement and continued rain in the forecast, Chalk-A-Block is postponed to our rain date.”
The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum will host a free classic car show Sept. 20 featuring dozens of vintage vehicles, including rare models from defunct manufacturers.
The show runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the museum’s parking lot at 201 S. Washington St. in Old Town.
Alexandria police are conducting a death investigation Saturday morning in the 3500 block of West Braddock Road.
The Alexandria Police Department announced the investigation in a social media post at 8:10 a.m., noting there is a “heavy police presence” in the area.
The City of Alexandria is asking for public feedback on a proposed transit center that will serve as a key transportation hub in the city’s West End.
The new West Alexandria Transit Center will be located on the site of the redeveloped Landmark Mall, which is being transformed into a mixed-use community called WestEnd. The Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES) is seeking input on conceptual designs for the new facility, according to a press release sent to ALXnow.
Alexandria is set to have a bustling weekend with a variety of events for all ages, though you might want to bring an umbrella.
According to the National Weather Service, isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day Saturday, with some storms capable of producing heavy rainfall. The high will be near 89 degrees with a chance of precipitation at 80%. One of the day’s key events is the third annual Alexandria Library Black Family Reunion at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free community event aims to preserve the city’s African American history by encouraging attendees to bring family photos and documents to be digitized for the library’s archives. The reunion will also feature food trucks, music, dancing, games, and opportunities to record mini oral histories.
The 700 block of Queen Street will be closed to traffic Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. as the Alexandria Library hosts its third annual Black Family Reunion at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library.
The community event, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 717 Queen Street, aims to bring neighborhoods together and help fill gaps in the documented history of Alexandria’s African American community.
Good morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Friday, Sept. 5, the 248th day of 2025. There are 117 days left in the year.
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Alexandria will eliminate requirements for third-party green building certifications under a new policy aimed at reducing development costs while maintaining environmental standards.
The City Council is expected to consider the updated Green Building Policy later this year after review by the Planning Commission and Environmental Policy Commission. The changes would take effect Jan. 1, replacing the current 2019 policy.
Meet Lena, a 4-year-old black and tan beauty who’s ready to become someone’s devoted companion. This 109-pound sweetheart is available for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and embodies the perfect balance of playfulness and affection.
Lena’s volunteers describe her as having “a heart as big as her cuddly body,” and her personality backs up that assessment. She’s an enthusiastic fetch player who will happily chase balls for as long as her human is willing to throw them. But when playtime winds down, this gentle giant transforms into a “leaner” who craves close contact with her favorite people.
Update: Police announced at 3:18 p.m. Thursday that Abdrahiman had been located safe.
Alexandria police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 71-year-old man.
