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].
It’s been two days since severe thunderstorms passed through Alexandria, knocking out power for more than 8,800 Dominion Energy customers.
Most customers saw power restored within hours, but 489 customers across Alexandria are still in the dark.
Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Saturday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2025. There are 193 days left in the year.
☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 92 degrees. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 74. South wind around seven mph.
City officials and housing leaders celebrated the start of construction Wednesday (June 18) on a $160 million affordable housing project in Old Town.
The groundbreaking ceremony for The Heritage at Old Town – Block 4, located at 431 S. Columbus Street, marks the beginning of a 27-month construction period to replace affordable housing that was demolished nearly two years ago. The displaced families won’t be able to move back until late 2027, completing a four-year displacement from their Old Town community.
Alexandria residents are being encouraged by city officials to prepare immediately for several days of extreme heat starting this Sunday (June 22), as the National Weather Service predicts temperatures that could feel as high as 107 degrees.
City officials have activated emergency cooling resources and issued comprehensive safety guidelines in response to the dangerous weather this weekend.
The City of Alexandria Fire Department is partnering with the American Red Cross for a “Sound the Alarm” event in North Old Town on July 12. They’re seeking volunteers to help install free smoke alarms and educate residents about home fire safety in North Old Town.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.). Volunteers are expected to arrive by 8:45 a.m. for check-in and breakfast, followed by a training session.
More than 2,300 Dominion Energy customers in Alexandria will wake up on Friday (June 20) without power.
The outage comes following a severe thunderstorm that hit the area just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, bringing heavy rain and high winds to the area. 8,894 of Dominion Energy’s 70,325 customers in Alexandria were without power around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
More than 8,800 Dominion Energy customers in Alexandria are experiencing a power outage Thursday (June 19).
The outage comes following a severe thunderstorm that hit the area just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, bringing heavy rain and high winds to the area.
Meet your new best friend, Zoey – this week’s adoptable dog of the week.
Zoey, a 12-year-old mixed-breed female, is currently available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
Alexandria and surrounding areas are under a Flood Watch from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today (Thursday, June 19), as the National Weather Service warns of potential flash flooding due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
Residents should prepare for potential flooding and possible inundation in low-lying and urban areas, with localized rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches possible.
Alexandria’s Waterfront Commission is gearing up for its yearly walking tour of the Old Town North waterfront on Saturday (June 21). This two-hour public event will showcase recent developments and ongoing projects along the Potomac River.
The tour kicks off at 8 a.m. from Oronoco Bay Park, covering key spots like Canal Center, the new TideLock project, and the Potomac River Generating Station redevelopment site.
The Del Ray Citizens Association (DRCA) is hosting a Historic Preservation Workshop on Saturday (June 21) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mt. Vernon Community School auditorium.
This workshop aims to educate the community and explore ways to protect the Town of Potomac Historic District. There is also talk of possibly creating a new, larger district that would encompass the rest of Del Ray.
