Author: Vernon Miles

Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.

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Jefferson-Houston parent files legal complaint against School Board over closure vote

By Vernon Miles
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School at 1501 Cameron Street (via Jefferson-Houston/Facebook)

Michael O’Brien, a parent who currently has two children attending Jefferson-Houston, initiated a legal challenge to the Alexandria School Board’s decision to convert the K-8 school into a middle school.

The School Board voted to convert Jefferson-Houston into a middle school in December. In the same meeting, the Board voted to turn Patrick Henry, also an K-8 school, into an elementary school.

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Candlelight vigil planned tonight in Old Town North for victims of midair collision

By Vernon Miles
An American Airlines flight passes over nearly two dozen crosses near Gravelly Point, a tribute to the 67 victims of the mid-air collision over the Potomac River (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A candlelight vigil is planned tonight at Rivergate City Park (2 Montgomery Street) in Alexandria for victims of the midair collision last week at National Airport.

There were 67 people killed when a landing airplane struck a military helicopter, including a mother and daughter from Alexandria. Yesterday, the remains of all 67 victims were finally recovered from the Potomac River.

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Six homes on new cul-de-sac proposed for Seminary Hill

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Clarens Estates proposal (image via City of Alexandria)

A fairly quiet corner of Seminary Hill off Quaker Lane could become a new cluster of homes built around a new cul-de-sac.

A proposal for a new cluster of homes at 1 and 2 N. Clarens Street, called Clarens Estates, is scheduled for review at the Planning Commission meeting tonight (Tuesday).

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Alexandria Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam ‘spoofing’ law enforcement

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An Alexandria Sheriff's vehicle (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is warning local residents to be wary of an ongoing phone scam in which suspects pose as local law enforcement and coerce victims into giving money.

The Sheriff’s Office warned the scam has been occurring throughout the region, including in Alexandria.

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Snow and sleet on the forecast for Wednesday in Alexandria

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Alexandria police drive down E. Reed Avenue in Alexandria, Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

While it’s clear blue skies this Tuesday afternoon, Alexandria could see a return of winter weather tomorrow (Wednesday).

The National Weather Service is warning that there’s a chance for snow and sleet tomorrow with a freezing rain likely overnight.

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Police investigating alleged robbery at gunpoint in Old Town

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Alleged robbery on Lee Street (image via Google Maps)

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) investigating a report of an armed robbery on the iconic cobble stone Captain’s Row in Old Town.

According to the scanner, a person called in around 1:20 p.m. saying they were just robbed at gunpoint at the intersection of Prince Street and S. Lee Street in Old Town, two blocks from the waterfront.

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Alexandria and ‘neigh’boring jurisdictions help rescue escaped horses on Telegraph Road

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Escaped horses rescued in Alexandria (photo via Alexandria Police Department/X)

Alexandria and some neighboring jurisdictions had to hoof it to catch some escaped horses on Telegraph Road yesterday.

Fairfax County Police Department helped the Alexandria Police Department secure the horses.

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Alexandria offering free tax prep for locals making less than $67k

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Money on a table (staff photo via Vernon Miles/ALXnow)

If you’re an Alexandrian making less than $67,000, you can skip TurboTax this year and get help directly from the City of Alexandria.

Qualifying residents can receive support from  Community Tax Aid, Inc., a non-profit based out of DC that helps to ensure taxpayers apply for all applicable credits and reductions, like the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.

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