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BREAKING: No bond for driver after pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in upper King Street crash

By James Cullum
The suspect in the crash that left a 19-year-old man with life-threatening injuries at King Street and Dawes Avenue was first reported crashing into vehicles less than a mile away, April 16, 2025 (via Google Maps)

A 19-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash on upper King Street on Wednesday night, and a 42-year-old Fairfax man is being held without bond for the incident.

The pedestrian was struck near the intersection of King Street and Dawes Avenue at around 8:40 p.m. The striking vehicle, a gray Acura, then hit a light pole, knocking down power lines and temporarily shutting down the street. The suspect was first reported to have struck multiple vehicles, less than a mile away, in a parking lot in the 5100 block of Skyline Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads.

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Alexandria man found guilty of child pornography offenses

By Ryan Belmore
Police car lights (file photo)

A district court judge on Tuesday (April 16) convicted an Alexandria man, who worked for the Department of Commerce, of possessing and receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

In a bench trial, Rafferty Daniel Kelly, 40, was found guilty by Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff of one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.

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Notes: Meagan Alderton elected to lead Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation board

By Ryan Belmore
Meagan Alderton. (via Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation Inc.)

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 65 degrees. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Increasing clouds tonight, with a low around 46 degrees. South wind 3 to 5 mph. It will be mostly sunny on Friday, with a high near 78 degrees. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

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‘I’m recreating myself’: Planning for reentry after leaving the Alexandria Detention Center

By James Cullum
Mahogany Jones wants to be a nurse aide after she leaves the Alexandria jail (staff photo by James Cullum)

After leaving the Alexandria Detention Center, Mahogany Jones wants to be a nurse aide.

On Tuesday, the 20-year-old mother of two joined her fellow inmates for the annual resource fair in the jail gymnasium. Jones is set to be released at the end of July for a felony shoplifting charge, and says she never wants to come back.

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Big Bucks, big stakes: Virginia candidates raise over $20 Million as 2025 election season heats up

By Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Virginia governor candidates Abigail Spanberger (left) and Winsome Earle-Sears. (Spanberger photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury, Earle-Sears photo by Parker Michels-Boyce for the Virginia Mercury)

With three statewide offices and all 100 House of Delegates seats up for grabs, Virginia Department of Elections campaign finance reports show candidates across the commonwealth pulled in a staggering $20.4 million between Jan. 1 and March 31, underscoring the intensity and razor-sharp competition ahead.

In the marquee governor’s race, Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger has soared to an early financial lead, raising $6.7 million to Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears’ $3.1 million. Spanberger enters the heart of campaign season with $11 million cash on hand — nearly three times more than her GOP opponent.

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ALX Community launches free career recovery program for laid-off federal workers

By James Cullum
Image via ALX Community

ALX Community in Old Town is launching a free career recovery program this month for federal employees the Trump administration has laid off.

The Career Catalyst programs will be held on Thursday nights, starting April 24 and running until May 15, at ALX Community’s office at 277 S. Washington Street. They include a series of networking mixers and meetups to help with job strategy, resume and cover letter writing, interviews, offers, and salary negotiation.

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Alexandria Fire Department extinguishes commercial truck fire Wednesday morning in the West End

By James Cullum
The Alexandria Fire Department extinguished two trucks on fire in the 100 block of S. Early Street in the early morning of Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (via Facebook)

Two commercial trucks were destroyed, and no one was injured in a fire this morning in Alexandria’s West End.

The Alexandria Fire Department was called to the 100 block of S. Early Street at around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning (April 16). No injuries were reported, although two box trucks were engulfed in flames, according to dispatch reports.

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Alexandria’s Commission for the Arts selects Alicia Eggert for 2026 ‘Site See’ installation

By Ryan Belmore
Alicia Eggert (via aliciaeggert.com)

Alexandria’s Waterfront Park will showcase a new art installation in 2026.

Artist Alicia Eggert was chosen on Tuesday (April 15) by the Alexandria Commission For The Arts to bring her vision for the public art installation “Site See: New Views in Old Town” to life.

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After two decades on N. Washington St., Alexandria Democratic Committee announce move to Del Ray

By Ryan Belmore
The Alexandria Democratic Committee is moving to 2101A Mount Vernon Avenue. (Staff photo by Ryan Belmore)

The Alexandria Democratic Committee (ADC) is moving after spending over twenty years at 617 N. Washington Street.

Sandy Marks, who chairs the committee, enthusiastically shared the news in a letter emailed to subscribers and supporters on Tuesday (April 15).

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Notes: Future of Alexandria’s City Hall and Market Square takes center stage at tonight’s BAR meeting

By ALXnow.com
Concept of the Alexandria City Hall modernization, March 2025 (via City of Alexandria)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61 degrees. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. It will be mostly clear tonight, with a low around 39 degrees. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. It will be sunny, with a high near 66 degrees on Thursday. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

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