Author: Ryan Belmore

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].

Around Town

Spring festivals, Star Wars runs, and live music pack Alexandria weekend (May 2-4)

By Ryan Belmore
4th Annual Alexandria Springtime Art Festival will take place on Saturday, May 3 (via Howard Alan Events)

Alexandria is gearing up for a bustling first weekend of May, offering residents and visitors a diverse slate of activities from Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4. Highlights include spring art festivals, bustling farmers’ markets, unique workshops, a “May the 4th Be With You” run, numerous live music performances across various venues, and the start of in-person early voting.

Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.

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City of Alexandria teams up with Congressman Beyer for Federal Worker Job Fair on May 3

By Ryan Belmore
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer called out Elon Musk at his office in Old Town on March 7, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria is joining forces with Congressman Don Beyer and nearby communities to hold a job fair this Saturday (May 3) for federal workers and contractors affected by recent government workforce cuts.

The event aims to connect job seekers with more than 40 companies and organizations looking to hire. Recruiters and hiring managers from various fields, including healthcare, IT, local government, military, consumer electronics, accounting and finance, and federal government professional services, will be there.

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Upcoming blood drives in Alexandria seek donors this Thursday and Saturday

By Ryan Belmore
(via Inova)

Amid a critical nationwide blood shortage – the worst in two decades – Alexandria residents have two opportunities this week to donate blood and help save lives at upcoming community drives.

The World Mission Society Church of God is hosting a community blood drive on Thursday (May 1). It will run from 5 to 9 p.m. at 1501 Duke Street.

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Random Harvest closing Alexandria location

By Ryan Belmore
Random Harvest Alexandria (via Random Harvest)

Random Harvest Home, a store that sells a handpicked selection of furniture and accessories, is closing its Alexandria store and slashing prices on its inventory.

The store at 814 King Street will close its doors for good on Sunday, May 4. Until then, shoppers can grab furniture and pillows at 25% off, while lamps, prints, and small accessories are 30% off.

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Poll: What’s the best Mexican restaurant in Alexandria?

By Ryan Belmore
Poll: Best Mexican Restaurant in Alexandria

Cinco de Mayo is just a few days away, but it’s always a great time to enjoy a margarita and a delicious meal from the thriving Mexican and Tex-Mex food scene in Alexandria.

Here are the top spots for Best Mexican Restaurant in Alexandria as part of our ALXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Your favorite Mexican restaurant not listed? Feel free to write it in.

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Sports

Alexandria Aces announce 2025 season schedule with home opener set for June 4

By Ryan Belmore
Alexandria Aces schedule (via Alexandria Aces)

The Alexandria Aces will kick off their 2025 season at home on June 4 against the Thunderbolts, launching a summer of collegiate baseball action at Frank Mann Field.

The team, entering its 17th season as members of the Cal Ripken, Sr. League, has released its complete 2025 schedule featuring numerous home games throughout June and July.

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Housing inventory surges in Alexandria: New listings up over 30% from last year

By Ryan Belmore
Closeup view of Modern Suburban Home for Sale Real Estate Sign in front of modern home

Alexandria has seen a 32.1% increase in new listings compared to the same time last year, according to the latest monthly listing and sales data from the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR).

In the week ending April 27, 2025, Alexandria saw 70 new listings hit the market, a 22.8% increase from the previous week.

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Woodrow Wilson Bridge set for overnight maintenance openings May 8 – 9

By Ryan Belmore
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge at sunset (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Heads up, drivers – expect some overnight delays on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge next week.

The Virginia Department of Transportation says the bridge will have maintenance openings from 10 p.m. on May 8 to 5 a.m. on May 9, weather permitting.

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Two Alexandria transit services receive funding boost in proposed I-395/95 program

By Ryan Belmore
Electric DASH bus, photo via DASH/Facebook

Alexandria is set to gain from new transit projects planned for the I-395/95 corridor. The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission is reviewing 14 proposals aimed at easing traffic congestion, with several directly impacting the city.

The I-395/95 Commuter Choice program, which uses toll revenue for transportation improvements, includes potential upgrades to Alexandria’s DASH bus service in its draft project list.

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Alexandria kicks off 18th Annual Community Cookout Series with hundreds attending first event

By Ryan Belmore
City of Alexandria Community Cookout on April 29, 2025 (Staff Photo by Ryan Belmore)

The City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities launched its 18th Annual Community Cookout series with a successful first event at Mount Vernon Recreation Center on Tuesday (April 29).

Hundreds of community members gather to connect with their neighbors and access city resources, all while enjoying free food and activities.

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