Alexandria’s City Council is gearing up for its City Council Public Hearing on Saturday (May 17).
Among the docket items is a Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Final Passage of an Ordinance that would eventually ban gas-powered leaf blowers within city limits. The proposed change to noise regulations aims to address both quality of life and environmental concerns.
Facing a $3.25 million budget shortfall, Alexandria City Public Schools is planning on saving a good chunk of it by not giving staff a 1% market rate adjustment.
According to a budget memo, the school board will review the following at a work session tonight (May 15). In the memo, ACPS staff laid out the following budget adjustments before the Board approves the final FY 2026 Combined Funds (Operating, Grants & Special Projects, and School Nutrition Services) Budget:
Morning commutes around Alexandria’s West End are bound to be more pleasant, since the newly remodeled Dunkin’ at 4653 Duke Street now has a drive-thru, Wi-Fi and taps for cold coffee and tea.
Franchisee Rony Haque will host a grand reopening ribbon-cutting and make a $500 donation to the Alexandria Fire Department at 9 a.m. on Friday (May 16).
A longtime former employee of the Campagna Center has been tapped to lead the nonprofit as its president and CEO.
Edith Hawkins, who was Campagna Center’s first-ever chief program officer from 2014 to 2022, will succeed outgoing CEO Tammy Mann.
Get ready for a jam-packed weekend in Alexandria, with flagship events like the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, the Well Ray health and wellness festival, and the Tavern Square Art Fair headlining a diverse array of activities.
Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a wellness seeker, an art lover, or just looking for some local fun, Alexandria has something for everyone this weekend.
Juveniles have been identified as the suspects behind an assault by mob in Old Town North that resulted in a man’s death.
The victim, later identified as 54-year-old John Andreadakis, was lying down in the community room of The Bloom apartment building at 900 N. Henry Street at around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, when seven suspects were captured on surveillance video walking into the room, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.
by Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area has emerged as one of the best large U.S. cities for mothers juggling the demands of work and parenting, ranking second nationwide in a new analysis of economic and family-focused metrics released by CoworkingCafe.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5 p.m. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 80 degrees. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
Alexandria reported a significant 11% decrease in homelessness in the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) count, with 166 people experiencing homelessness compared to 187 in 2024. This reduction aligns with a broader regional trend that saw overall homelessness decline by 1% across the Washington metropolitan area.
The annual count, conducted on January 22, 2025, reveals that Alexandria’s progress outpaces the regional average, making it one of four jurisdictions to report decreases in homelessness this year. The city’s reduction of 21 people experiencing homelessness represents meaningful progress in local housing efforts.
Alexandria residents have spoken, and Taqueria Poblano is their top pick for Mexican cuisine in the city. The results come from a recent ALXnow reader poll that wrapped up on May 13, 2025, with over 1,800 local food lovers casting their votes.
Taqueria Poblano, located at 2400B Mt. Vernon Avenue, snagged nearly 25% of the votes, beating out Taqueria Picoso and Los Tios Grill for the top spot. The restaurant is a local favorite, known for its Southern California and Yucatan-inspired Mexican dishes. It’s no stranger to recognition, having previously earned praise for its margaritas and ranking among the DC area’s top Mexican eateries.
After coasting through the Planning Commission, plans to modernize George Mason Elementary School are heading to City Council for this Saturday (May 17).
Alexandria City Public Schools is hoping to cut the ribbon on the new two-story building in the summer of 2027. The project will keep the original 1939 building, although ACPS plans to demolish a majority of the existing school and replace it with a two-story structure for a capacity of 670 students and 80 teachers and staff.
