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].
Alexandria will receive $160,000 for two transportation projects that will improve pedestrian, bicycle, and roadway safety.
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) has approved the funding as part of its Transportation Land-Use Connections (TLC) Program and Regional Roadway Safety Program (RRSP).
The Alexandria City Council will address a wide range of issues at its upcoming legislative meeting on Tuesday (May 27), including transportation funding requests, financial support for Inova Alexandria Hospital, and lease extensions for artists at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
The meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m., will take place in the Council Chamber at 301 King Street. Participants can participate in person or remotely via Zoom.
Alexandria is set to buzz with activity this Memorial Day weekend, offering residents and visitors a diverse lineup of events from Friday, May 23, through Monday, May 26.
This weekend has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to enjoy live performances from bands like The Manhattans, get creative at a boozy bonsai workshop, explore local history at the Lee-Fendall House, or attend a solemn Memorial Day ceremony.
Summer in Alexandria is about to be buzzing with activity, and it’s the perfect time for your business to shine! Finding the right local audience is key to growth, and ALXnow provides your most direct and effective connection to the heart of our community.
Since launching in 2019, ALXnow has become Alexandria’s trusted go-to news source, rapidly growing to reach over 250,000 engaged monthly local readers (2024 data). These aren’t just passive viewers; they are the people who live, work, play, and invest in Alexandria and its surrounding areas. This summer, as they actively seek out information on local events, dining, services, and shopping, ALXnow is where they turn – making us the premier digital platform to place your message for maximum local impact.
Meet your new best friend, Safari – this week’s adoptable dog of the week!
Safari is a 2-year-old female mixed-breed available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
Mayor Alyia Gaskins identified economic development as the critical path to potential future tax relief for Alexandria residents, emphasizing that significant commercial growth is necessary to balance the city’s predominantly residential tax base.
“If we are looking to one day get to a state where we’re able to reduce taxes, then that is directly tied to our big swings around economic development,” Gaskins said during a one-on-one Ask The Mayor conversation with ALXnow Publisher Ryan Belmore on Wednesday (May 21)
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Alexandria from 2 p.m. Wednesday (May 21) to 6 a.m. Thursday (May 22). Tides are expected to rise up to two and a half feet above normal levels.
The National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington has issued the advisory, warning that low-lying areas could see water up to one foot above ground level.
Due to inclement weather, the City of Alexandria has canceled Wednesday’s (May 21) Community Cookout at the Ruby Tucker Center.
The event was part of the city’s 18th Annual Community Cookout Series and was supposed to happen in the 300 block of Tancil Court. The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities made the call to cancel, asking residents to stay safe.
Kismet Modern Indian will close its Old Town Alexandria restaurant (111 North Pitt Street) on June 1.
Continued market pressures have driven the decision to close the restaurant, which opened in Fall 2021.
Eugene Simpson Stadium Park (426 E. Monroe Ave.) is gearing up for a significant transformation, with major renovations slated to begin in July 2025, the City of Alexandria announced today (May 20).
The project, which aims to implement long-awaited improvements in functionality and accessibility, will necessitate a park closure starting June 30, 2025, with a phased reopening anticipated by August 2026.
Meet your new best friend, Kat – this week’s adoptable cat of the week!
Kat, a 4-year-old female black tabby, is available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
