News | ALXnow - Part 206

Skill games put in ‘murky situation’ after recent ruling, says Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attorney

Published April 28, 2025 at 11:00AM

Skill games at La Feria Latina Grocery at 3842 Mount Vernon Avenue in March 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

A recent ruling in Hanover County dismissing a case against a skill games operator has put the anti-gambling effort into a tailspin in Alexandria.

General District Court Judge Hugh Campbell dismissed a case against a convenience store owner in Hanover County and found that new QVS2 (Queen of Virginia) machines by Pace-O-Matic that are unlocked when customers give clerks cash are not illegal gambling devices. The ruling has sent Alexandria’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter and his staff back to the drawing board.

Alexandria City Council approves changes to police auditor and review board ordinances

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 28, 2025 at 10:00AM | Updated April 28, 2025 at 10:41AM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The Alexandria City Council voted 5-2 to approve changes to the Independent Community Police Review Board ordinance, bringing an end to a years-long process to get the board fully operational.

The approved changes include limiting the board’s subpoena power to documents only and requiring City Council approval for investigations when there’s disagreement between the board and the independent auditor.

Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site, a nearly $4 billion project

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer

Published April 28, 2025 at 8:21AM | Updated April 29, 2025 at 7:59AM

FILE - RFK Stadium is visible from Air Force One as it takes off from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Nov. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Growing up in the Washington area, Josh Harris cherished his chances once or twice a year to watch his favorite football team play at RFK Stadium, the home during the glory days when the likes of Joe Theismann and John Riggins made the stands shake on the way to three Super Bowl championships.

Now the controlling owner and with fellow locals and longtime fans Mitch Rales and Mark Ein also involved, Harris and his group are a giant leap closer to bringing the team back where they think it belongs.

Notes: Second Street, South Royal Street, Slaters Lane among roads targeted for repaving this week

By ALXnow.com

Published April 28, 2025 at 8:15AM

Construction workers repave a street in Old Town Alexandria (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Good Monday 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.

BREAKING: Three males shot in Arlandria Sunday night

By Ryan Belmore and James Cullum

Published April 27, 2025 at 9:42PM | Updated April 28, 2025 at 4:52PM

This man was among three men shot in the 3800 block of Old Dominion Boulevard in Arlandria on Sunday, April 27, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

A shooting in Alexandria’s Arlandria neighborhood has left three men injured. The incident occurred on Sunday (April 27) just after 9 p.m. in the area of the 3800 block of Old Dominion Boulevard and the 600 block of Notabene Drive.

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) had initially been dispatched to West Glebe Road for reports of gunfire and a report of a victim shot in the back.

Notes: Alexandria’s action-packed Sunday – marathons, markets, music & more

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 27, 2025 at 7:45AM | Updated April 28, 2025 at 6:01AM

The Study at Morrison House (via The Study at Morrison House on Facebook)

Good Sunday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers likely before 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees—southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Tonight there will be scattered showers before 8 p.m.. Mostly clear, with a low around 47 degrees. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Ross Dress for Less building in Old Town to become Linder Academy Upper School

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 26, 2025 at 9:15AM | Updated April 26, 2025 at 10:30AM

The Linder Academy's Middle & Upper School is opening in Fall 2025. (via The Linder Academy)

The Linder Academy is growing.

The private school, which now teaches kids from kindergarten through 8th grade, is adding a new upper school for grades 7-12. It’s set to open in fall 2025 in downtown Alexandria.

Notes: Explore gardens, support bookstores, participate in civic events on this packed Saturday

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 26, 2025 at 8:00AM

Old Town Books (Photo via Old Town Books Facebook)

Good Saturday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers likely before 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees—southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Tonight there will be scattered showers before 8 p.m.. Mostly clear, with a low around 47 degrees. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Alexandria firefighters battle two-alarm apartment fire on Sheffield Court

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 26, 2025 at 7:30AM | Updated April 26, 2025 at 12:01PM

Fire in the 5400 block of Sheffield Ct. on April 25 (Staff photo by James Cullum)

A fire erupted in a top-floor apartment in Alexandria on Friday night (April 25), triggering a two-alarm response from emergency services.

Alexandria Fire Department’s Engine and Truck 208 were first on the scene at the 5400 block of Sheffield Court. Firefighters encountered flames coming from a top-floor apartment and quickly worked to put out the fire, which had spread to the attic.

ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published April 25, 2025 at 3:30PM

NVTA BRT Action Plan - Potential Network (via NVTA)

Welcome to Friday’s weekly roundup of our top stories.

With ALXnow, it’s easy to catch up on the latest news in Alexandria. This week, we focused on coverage of our local, state, and federal governments. We also reported a lot of crime, including a homicide in the city’s West End.

Police Chief Tarrick McGuire informs Cameron Station Civic Association of shooting at Ben Brenman Park

By James Cullum

Published April 25, 2025 at 2:30PM

Pedestrian Bridge at Ben Brenman Park (image via Google Maps)

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire sent a note to Cameron Station Civic Association residents after gunfire was reported Thursday morning (April 24) at Ben Brenman Park.

McGuire detailed the incident, and confirmed that multiple gunshots were reported in the 4800 block of Brenman Park Drive. No one was injured and no arrests have been made yet, and APD is asking the public for help in the investigation.