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Community invited to ACHS Friday for screening of Oscar-nominated ‘To Kill a Tiger’ and panel discussion on preventing gender violence

Published April 29, 2025 at 12:30PM

To Kill A Tiger (via To Kill A Tiger)

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) and Oscar-nominated documentary director Nisha Pahuja are hosting a special screening and Q&A session at Alexandria City High School on Friday (May 2). This event is part of a nationwide campaign to end gender-based violence.

Starting at 7 p.m., the event will show a modified educational version of Pahuja’s film “To Kill a Tiger,” followed by a panel discussion. Dr. Atul Gawande, a surgeon, New York columnist, and author of “Being Mortal,” will moderate the discussion.

Around Town

Alexandria’s top 3 bike shops, according to ALXnow readers

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 29, 2025 at 11:30AM | Updated April 29, 2025 at 12:56PM

Bicycles on King Street (image via City of Alexandria)

Alexandria cyclists have spoken, and Handy Bikes is their go-to bicycle shop.

In a recent ALXnow reader’s poll, the Wheeler Avenue store came out on top, snagging over half the votes.

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Alexandria Chamber of Commerce unveils 2025 Community Champions

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 29, 2025 at 10:30AM

The Chamber ALX Community Champions Honors (via The Chamber ALX)

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber ALX) is gearing up to honor the city’s workforce at its upcoming Community Champions event.

The ceremony will take place on May 22, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Belle Haven Country Club (6023 Fort Hunt Road).

Around Town

Hosting an event in Alexandria? Promote it easily on the ALXnow calendar

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 29, 2025 at 9:30AM

A paper calendar (Photo by Eric Rothermel on Unsplash)

Looking to attract more people to your upcoming local gathering?

Submit it to ALXnow’s event calendar and connect with locals searching for things to do in our community. Thousands of Alexandria residents turn to our calendar when planning their activities. Free basic listings help spread the word about your event, while paid promotional options give you premium visibility with featured placement on the site, in our email newsletter, and on social media.

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Notes: Free Lyft rides available to Alexandria revelers on Cinco de Mayo

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 29, 2025 at 8:00AM

Lyft. Credit: Lyft

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 79 degrees. Calm wind becoming south around six mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 54 degrees. South wind around seven mph. It will be sunny on Tuesday, with a high near 84 degrees. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

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City seeks public input on Seminary West Safety Improvements Project

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 28, 2025 at 7:30PM | Updated April 29, 2025 at 7:57AM

City of Alexandria Invites Community Feedback on Seminary West Safety Improvements Project (via City of Alexandria)

Alexandria is asking residents to weigh in on plans to make Seminary Road safer.

The city is looking at ways to improve safety for everyone using the stretch between George Mason Drive and North Beauregard Street. Alexandria’s Vision Zero Program has flagged this area as a high-crash zone.

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Historic Garden Week draws thousands to Old Town

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 28, 2025 at 6:30PM | Updated April 29, 2025 at 7:57AM

Crowds turned out for the 2025 Historic Garden Week (via Mary Elizabeth Duke)

Virginia’s Historic Garden Week drew thousands of visitors to Old Town on Saturday (April 26), according to organizers.

Five private homes and gardens opened their doors for this annual event, hosted by the Garden Club of Alexandria and the Hunting Creek Garden Club.

Sports

Alexandria native Robert Longerbeam drafted by Baltimore Ravens

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 28, 2025 at 4:15PM | Updated April 29, 2025 at 7:58AM

Alexandria native Robert Longerbeam was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 NFL Draft (image via Baltimore Ravens)

The Baltimore Ravens selected Robert Longerbeam, a 24-year-old cornerback from Alexandria, in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft on Saturday (April 26). Picked 212th overall, Longerbeam is a graduate of T.C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School) and played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights from 2020 to 2024.

At 5’11” and 175 pounds, Longerbeam is currently unsigned but shows promise as a draft pick for the Ravens. His college career demonstrates steady growth and improvement. In his first two seasons, he played 18 games, racking up 30 tackles, 10 pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.

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Eco-City Festival to showcase Alexandria’s environmentally friendly initiatives

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 28, 2025 at 3:00PM

Eco-City Festival site map (via City of Alexandria)

Alexandria’s Eco-City Festival will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ben Brenman Park. This free event is perfect for families and aims to boost sustainability awareness in a fun, engaging way.

With over 50 booths, the festival offers a mix of games, crafts, and info from city departments, non-profits, and community groups. It’s a great chance to learn about sustainability while having a good time.

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Who will be the Democratic nominees for Lt. Governor and Attorney General? Early voting begins on Friday

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 28, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated June 18, 2025 at 6:06AM

A voting sign at the Alexandria Registrar of Voters, 132 N. Royal Street, in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

Virginia’s voting season is gearing up, with early voting starting on Friday, May 2, ahead of the June 17 Democratic Primary Election.

Voters will choose nominees for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General in the upcoming Primary.

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Alexandria vies for top spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best Small Cities” list

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 28, 2025 at 12:00PM

Biking on Queen Street (Kristian Summerer for Visit Alexandria)

Alexandria is gunning for its eighth consecutive top ranking in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. The city is up for nomination in the “Cities” category, hoping to keep its place among the “Best Small Cities in the U.S.”

Allison O’Keefe, PR and Communications Manager at Visit Alexandria, is drumming up community support to keep the city’s high standing.