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].
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Alexandria City Council is set to hold a public hearing on Saturday, June 14, at 9:30 a.m. to tackle various city matters.
The council will review special use permit requests, including one for an additional drive-through at the McDonald’s on S Van Dorn Street and another for a vehicle towing service on Colvin Street.
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Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins addressed a range of community concerns and upcoming city events during her monthly conversation with ALXnow on Monday (June 9), emphasizing the city’s response to recent severe weather events and highlighting key items on Tuesday’s City Council agenda.
The City Council meeting on Tuesday includes several significant items for public attention, according to Gaskins.
From creative workshops and family-friendly petting zoos early in the week to a weekend packed with historical reflection and major festivals, there’s no shortage of things to do in Alexandria from June 9-15.
As the week progresses, residents can look forward to the opening of “The Wall That Heals” exhibit, a traveling, three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The week culminates with the 47th Annual Alexandria Jazz Fest at Waterfront Park and the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market, ensuring a lively weekend for all.
The City of Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) is encouraging the public to be aware of air quality alerts and find ways to cut down on air pollution as part of Air Quality Action Days.
The program, which runs through September, is designed to raise awareness of the health and environmental dangers associated with ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter, commonly referred to as smog.
Seven Old Town Alexandria boutiques are joining forces for a first-ever group fundraiser to support The Center for Alexandria’s Children from June 14 to 29.
The participating stores – 529 Kids Consign, Monday’s Child, Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop, Old Town Books Jr., Penny Post, Pippin Toy Co., and Red Barn Mercantile – are working together to raise funds and collect donations for the Center’s mission to end child abuse.
Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Sunday, June 8, the 159th day of 2025. There are 206 days left in the year.
☀️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2 p.m.. High near 74 degrees. East wind 3 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch are possible.
Meet your new best friend, Thrax – this week’s adoptable dog of the week!
Available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA), Thrax is a 9-year-old male Mixed-breed.
Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Saturday, June 7, the 158th day of 2025. There are 207 days left in the year.
☀️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 a.m. High near 83 degrees. Calm wind becoming northwest around six mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Hundreds of community members gathered at Alexandria’s Market Square Friday evening (June 7) for the annual Wear Orange rally, joining a nationwide movement to honor victims and survivors of gun violence while demanding action to address what speakers called a public health crisis.
The event, organized by the Alexandria local group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, featured emotional testimonials from survivors, calls to action from elected officials, and artistic performances highlighting the impact of gun violence.
