Got an extra-large pair of scissors handy? There are two ribbon cuttings for local businesses along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray next month.
On May 10 at 10:30 a.m., expect a crowd to formally cut the ribbon at the Dal Ray Farmhouse Market and Garden at 1913 Mount Vernon Avenue. The business opened last month and is owned by Jay Portlance, who also owns Del Ray Hardware across the street.
A GoFundMe has been launched for Deaundre Jack, the victim of last Saturday’s (April 19) homicide in the West End.
The 19-year-old Jack was shot and killed in the parking lot of 22 Canterbury Square, and his death remains under investigation by the Alexandria Police Department. The fundraiser has so far exceeded its $5,000 goal by raising $5,360 as of 1:30 p.m. Friday (April 25).
A new vintage gift shop is opening this summer in Del Ray.
The ribbon cutting for Stardust Vintage + Gift (1904 Mount Vernon Avenue) is set for Saturday, June 7. The location is the current home to antique shop La Brocante.
The City of Alexandria wants Betsey and H.J. Rosenbaum to know that there will still be a botanical garden built in their honor at Point Lumley Park, despite not being included in site concept plans.
The Rosenbaum family has lived near the waterfront for decades, and several years ago, the couple bequeathed $2.5 million to the city to build the garden at the park. They were surprised, however, when they saw new concept designs published by ALXnow that didn’t include a botanical garden. The plans are headed to the city’s Board of Architectural Review on May 7.
The City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is once again preparing to host its beloved annual Community Cookout events this spring and summer, marking its 18th year as a way to connect the community with city resources.
The City of Alexandria announced on Friday, April 25, the schedule for these free events, inviting residents to connect with their neighbors and City resources while enjoying food, games, activities, and giveaways.
Launched just last month, the ALXnow Press Club is already building a strong community, attracting 93 founding members in its inaugural weeks. The exclusive membership program, designed for dedicated readers of ALXnow, offers enhanced access to local news and unique opportunities to connect with the team behind Alexandria’s go-to news source.
The Press Club aims to provide members with tools to “save time, learn more, and support local independent news,” offering a suite of benefits tailored to engaged Alexandrians.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight – Showers are likely, and there’s a possibility of a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. South wind around nine mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
A compelling art exhibit is coming to Old Town on May 10, shedding light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
“Red-Handed – Sudan: Don’t Turn Away” features a massive 40-by-35-foot floor artwork by South African-born artist Rosemary Feit Covey. The mixed-media piece shows stylized bodies of hundreds of victims with red-painted hands.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual CareerCon, a free event designed to help high school and college students explore career options and get valuable tips on college applications, resume writing, and scholarships.
Set for May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., the event will take place at the new Virginia Tech Innovation Campus (3625 Potomac Avenue).
Kevin C. Greenlief is set to become the new Director of Finance for Alexandria, starting April 28, 2025.
City Manager James F. Parajon made the announcement on Thursday (April 24) following a nationwide search. Greenlief brings over four decades of public service experience to the table.
The City of Alexandria is gearing up for an important discussion on affordable housing preservation on April 29. The event, part of the Housing 2040 Master Plan process, will bring together local and regional partners to address this crucial issue.
According to the City of Alexandria, affordable housing preservation is “the act of investing in existing housing to enhance its long-term affordability, livability, and financial viability”.
