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].
Top House Republicans are challenging the FBI’s conclusion that the 2017 congressional baseball practice shooter was motivated by “suicide by cop.”
NBC News reports that representatives from the Intelligence and Judiciary committees claim this assessment was made prematurely and doesn’t align with the evidence.
George Mason University is hosting a Leadership Dialogue webinar on Friday (May 9) from noon to 1 p.m., focusing on how federal administration changes affect state and local government.
Former Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson will join the Regional Elected Leaders Initiative (RELI) for the discussion.
The Alexandria Police Department will hold a wreath-laying ceremony on Wednesday (May 7) to pay tribute to officers who have died while serving their community.
The event, part of the city’s Police Week observance, starts at 1 p.m. at the Alexandria Police Fallen Officers Memorial outside the department’s headquarters (3600 Wheeler Ave.).
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Alexandria is asking residents their thoughts on proposed changes to Edsall Road and Yoakum Parkway. The city wants to make these areas safer and easier to navigate for everyone.
The Department of Transportation & Environmental Services has developed some initial designs based on community input and traffic data. Last fall, over 100 residents shared their concerns about speeding, a lack of bike lanes, and tricky pedestrian crossings.
Alexandria City Council members highlighted economic uncertainty and federal impacts as key challenges facing the city during a Chamber of Commerce breakfast Tuesday (May 6). The sold-out event at National Industries for the Blind allowed business leaders to hear directly from city leadership about priorities and upcoming initiatives.
Mayor Alyia Gaskins set the tone by describing the current climate of economic uncertainty facing Alexandria, particularly related to federal government changes.
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins will join ALXnow for a live one-on-one virtual video conversation on Wednesday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m.
Please note, this conversation was rescheduled from its original time of Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m.
Alexandria’s curbside composting program officially launches on July 1, 2025, after a successful two-year trial.
“After a successful two-year pilot, the program will now be offered as a voluntary, subscription-based service for residents who receive City trash and recycling collections,” the City of Alexandria shares in a press release.
Meet your new best friend, Honey – this week’s adoptable dog of the week!
Honey, a two-year-old female mixed-breed, is available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
Alexandria’s road work schedule for May 5-9 is out. It covers repaving, concrete maintenance, and ADA ramp improvements across the city.
This week, the citywide street repaving project targets South Royal Street, Slaters Lane, Boyle Street, Adams Avenue, Newton Street, and West Windsor Avenue.
Rep. Don Beyer is pushing for $5.9 million in Community Project Funding for Alexandria as part of his fiscal year 2026 proposals. The requests focus on improving infrastructure, public safety, and affordable housing in the city.
A significant chunk of the funding, $1.56 million, is aimed at upgrading storm drains along East Howell and East Bellefonte Avenues. This project is part of the broader Flood Action Alexandria program, which implements both short and long-term flood prevention measures.
