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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Virginia Tech is setting up a new Institute for Advanced Computing in Alexandria. The university-wide institute will be based in Academic Building One, focusing on cutting-edge research and education in computing and technology.
Graduate programs in computer science and computer engineering will be offered at the institute. It’s also aiming to build strong partnerships with industry leaders and government organizations.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until midnight tonight (May 28) for the shoreline of Alexandria and Arlington County.
The National Weather Service issued the Coastal Flood Advisory at 6:08 p.m.
The Birchmere, “America’s legendary music hall”, has an impressive June 2025 calendar scheduled, featuring a mix of iconic performers spanning multiple genres and generations.
The month kicks off with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Steve Earle performing a special solo acoustic show on June 3. Billed as “50 Years of Songs & Stories,” Earle will be joined by Zandi Holup for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Tickets are priced at $69.50 and $39.50.
For the third consecutive week, the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities has been forced to cancel a community cookout due to inclement weather.
The city announced on Wednesday (May 28) that their next cookout, scheduled for Thursday (May 29) at Mason at Van Dorn (140 South Van Dorn Street) has been cancelled.
Alexandria residents have spoken, and The Dairy Godmother is their top pick for ice cream in the city. The results are from a recent ALXnow reader poll, which concluded on May 27, 2025, with 1,475 local food lovers casting their votes.
The Dairy Godmother (2310 Mt. Vernon Ave.) picked up 23.73% of the votes, while Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato (111 S. Payne St.) received 15.05% of the votes, and Pop’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream (109 King St.) rounded out the top three with 14.44% of the votes.
The Alexandria City Council met Tuesday evening (May 27) for a Legislative Meeting, where they discussed and voted on several key initiatives, including lease extensions for Torpedo Factory artists, funding for Inova Alexandria Hospital, and updates to the city’s strategic priorities framework.
The meeting began with proclamations recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Sex Education Month.
An Alexandria woman has admitted to murder at an Ohio national park after driving hundreds of miles to meet her victim.
Chelsea Perkins, 35, from Alexandria, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and using a firearm during a violent crime on federal property. She entered her plea on May 27 in a federal court in Cleveland, Ohio.
Mark your calendars for June 12, as the Alexandria City Council gears up for its second town hall of the year. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center Gymnasium (901 Wythe St).
Mayor Alyia Gaskins, Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley, and all council members will be on hand to chat about issues affecting residents and share updates on upcoming projects and initiatives.
Alexandria’s 47th Annual Jazz Festival is coming to Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 14. Starting at 3 p.m., this free event will feature a diverse range of talented musicians and jazz styles.
Keanna Faircloth will host the festival, introducing performances by The JoGo Project, Jeanette Berry, We Were Here Before, Fran Vielma Quartet, Carolyn Malachi, and Warren Wolf.
The Alexandria Choral Society is getting ready to hit the road for an exciting tour of Ireland and Scotland. Before they go, they’re putting on a special concert called “To the Road” on June 14, at 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (100 W Luray Ave.).
The concert’s lineup is inspired by their upcoming trip, featuring music from Mendelssohn, Tallis, Alice Parker, and Alexandria’s own B.E. Boykin. They’re also throwing in some traditional Irish and Scottish tunes for good measure.
