News | ALXnow - Part 231

City Council reaches consensus on budget add/delete proposals

Published April 23, 2025 at 9:30AM

Alexandria City Council Legislative Meeting on April 22, 2025 (Staff photo by Ryan Belmore)

Alexandria City Council members reached consensus Tuesday night (April 22) on a series of budget adjustments for fiscal year 2026, including a $1 million transfer to Alexandria City Public Schools and funding for several community initiatives.

Alexandria City Council members submitted numerous budget proposals for consideration. They were first heard and discussed at a FY 2026 Budget Add/Delete Public Hearing on April 8. This add/delete work session allowed council members to propose final changes to City Manager James Parajon’s proposed budget before final adoption on April 30.

City Council moves forward with revisions to police auditor and review board ordinances

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 23, 2025 at 8:30AM | Updated April 23, 2025 at 9:21AM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Alexandria City Council voted to advance proposed changes to the city’s police oversight ordinances Tuesday night (April 22), moving forward recommendations from a council subcommittee that address key issues, including investigation authority and subpoena power.

The ordinance amendments, which passed on first reading in a 6-1 vote, will be docketed for a public hearing and final passage on Saturday, April 26.

Notes: Denim Day coming to Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

Published April 23, 2025 at 7:30AM | Updated April 23, 2025 at 9:22AM

Alexandria Celebrates Women will celebrate Del Ray Denim Day on April 30 (via Alexandria Celebrates Women)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77 degrees. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Mostly clear, tonight with a low around 53 degrees. Calm wind. Sunny on Thursday, with a high near 79 degrees. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Alexandria City Council considers Stormwater Fee increase for FY 2026

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 22, 2025 at 7:43PM

Alexandria City Council Legislative Meeting on April 22, 2025 (Staff photo by Ryan Belmore)

The Alexandria City Council is considering increasing stormwater fees. A public hearing was held during its Legislative Meeting on Tuesday (April 22).

Despite the opportunity for public input, no residents came forward to speak, and council members didn’t discuss the matter.

Senator Warner calls for Defense Secretary Hegseth’s resignation over classified information mishandling

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 22, 2025 at 3:30PM

Senator Warner during media availability on April 22, 2025.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) is calling for the resignation or removal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following reports that Hegseth shared classified military information with family members on his personal phone.

“Our men and women in uniform deserve better. They deserve a secretary that treats classified information with the appropriate level of secrecy because lives depend upon it,” Warner said during a media availability Tuesday.

Alexandria leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis

By James Cullum

Published April 22, 2025 at 1:30PM

Pope Francis in Washington, D.C., March 2015 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Many of Alexandria’s religious and elected leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis since he died in Rome on Easter Monday, April 21.

The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, president of Virginia Theological Seminary, said that the world feels a little emptier today following the death of the 88-year-old pontiff.

See the Point Lumley Park site plans heading to the Board of Architectural Review

By James Cullum

Published April 22, 2025 at 12:30PM

A rendering of a fully built-out Point Lumley Park along the Alexandria waterfront in Old Town (via City of Alexandria)

Redevelopment plans for Point Lumley Park on the Alexandria waterfront are heading to the Board of Architectural Review.

The BAR will review the first concept for a reimagined Point Lumley Park at its meeting on Wednesday, May 7. The city plans to close Point Lumley Park and Waterfront Park from fall 2026 to fall 2028 to rebuild segments of the seawall.

Developments, zoning, police oversight top Alexandria City Council’s Public Hearing agenda on Saturday

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 22, 2025 at 10:15AM

The Alexandria City Council gets an update from the Alexandria Police Department Chief Tarrick McGuire, April 8, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria City Council is set to hold its Public Hearing Meeting on Saturday, April 26, with a diverse agenda that includes development projects, zoning amendments, and special recognitions.

The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber at 301 King Street and will also be accessible electronically via Zoom and other platforms.

Traffic Alert: PNC Alexandria Half Marathon brings runners, significant road closures to Old Town this Sunday

By Ryan Belmore

Published April 22, 2025 at 9:30AM

Pacers Running Announces the Evolution of Parkway Classic to PNC Alexandria Half Marathon. Credit: PNC Alexandria Half Marathon

The PNC Alexandria Half Marathon will debut in Old Town on Sunday, April 27. It will feature a half-marathon, a 5K, and a kids’ dash.

This event, produced by Pacers Running and sponsored by PNC Bank, is an evolution of the long-running PNC Parkway Classic. The 13.1-mile course begins at Market Square (301 King St.) and extends through Old Town down the George Washington Parkway. Additional roads surrounding City Hall and Market Square will be closed for race set-up.

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By Ryan Belmore

Published April 22, 2025 at 9:00AM

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Notes: Raise a glass for Scotland this Saturday at Alexandria Sister Cities’ Whisky Tasting event

By ALXnow.com

Published April 22, 2025 at 8:00AM

Raise a Glass to Culture and Camaraderie at the 2025 Alexandria Sister Cities’ Whisky Tasting Event (via City of Alexandria)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

🌤️ Today’s weather: A slight chance of showers before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80 degrees. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Mostly cloudy tonight, with a low around 57 degrees. Light north wind. Mostly sunny on Wednesday, with a high near 78 degrees. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.