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].
The Alexandria Democratic Committee is gearing up for its annual “Rock the Blue Dinner” on Thursday (May 22).
Rep. Linda Sanchez from Southern California’s 38th congressional district will give the keynote speech at the event, which will be held at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
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This morning, a single-car crash shut down the Telegraph Road on-ramp from eastbound Duke Street.
Alexandria Police Department shared on social media at 7:09 a.m. that a driver hit a light pole, which fell and blocked the on-ramp.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is teaming up with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) to launch a Governor’s Health Sciences Academy (GHSA) in the 2025-26 school year.
This partnership will give students access to dual enrollment programs, industry certifications, and paths to associate degrees in high-demand healthcare fields.
Fairstead, a national real estate developer, is set to transform the Samuel Madden Homes in Old Town (899 & 999 North Henry Street).
The company announced today (May 19) that it has secured $120 million to redevelop the existing 66-unit public housing site into a 207-unit affordable and mixed-income community.
The Campagna Center’s 80th Anniversary Gala, “Lighting the Way,” was a resounding success on May 9. Held at the picturesque River Farm estate, the event attracted more than 240 attendees and raised over $250,000.
The evening featured a cocktail hour, catered dinner, live music, spirited live auction, silent auction, and heartfelt remarks from Stephanie Wiggins, Chair of Campagna’s Board of Directors, and Dr. Tammy L. Mann, who concluded her 13-year tenure as President & CEO. The event raised over $250,000 in donations and pledges—an incredible show of support for the organization and its work.
The Alexandria City Council unanimously approved plans for a new George Mason Elementary School, approving a Development Special Use Permit for the project at 2601 Cameron Mills Road on May 17, 2025.
The new school will boost capacity from 420 to 670 students. Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) plans to keep the original 1939 facade while partially demolishing the existing structure. The two-story replacement building will offer improved classrooms, a cafeteria, a gymnasium, and a media center.
Alexandria City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Saturday (May 17) banning gas-powered leaf blowers, making Alexandria the first jurisdiction in Virginia to enact such a prohibition.
The ban follows years of community advocacy and comes after an August 2024 opinion from Virginia’s Attorney General confirming the city’s authority to regulate these devices through its noise ordinance.
Alexandria’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is kicking off a week of street repaving and maintenance across the city.
Crews will start working on several key areas, including Oronoco Street, Slaters Lane, and parts of East and West Oak Street, starting May 19.
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 78 degrees. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 53 degrees. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Alexandria is in recovery mode Saturday, working to restore electricity and clear debris after powerful thunderstorms hit the area Friday night.
At their peak, the storms knocked out power to over 16,000 Dominion Energy customers in Alexandria. As of 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 6,422 out of 70,258 Dominion Energy customers in the city were still without electricity.
