News

Alexandria residents highlight mental health and substance use as key health concerns

By Ryan Belmore
The Alexandria skyline (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A new community health survey reveals that Alexandria residents consider mental health and substance use the most pressing health issues in the city. The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) conducted the survey in fall 2024, gathering insights from over 2,000 residents about the city’s health challenges, strengths, and areas for improvement.

During a webinar presenting the survey results, AHD officials reported, “Mental health; alcohol, drug, and opiate use; and obesity, physical activity, and nutrition are ranked as Alexandria’s biggest health issues.”

Go to Alexandria residents highlight mental health and substance use as key health concerns Read more

JUST IN: Metro Bus clipped in hit-and-run in Old Town

By James Cullum
S. Washington and Franklin Streets in Old Town (via Google Maps)

The Alexandria Police Department is on the lookout for a white Ford F-150 pickup truck that allegedly took off after crashing into a Metrobus in Old Town.

A bus driver alerted police that the F-150 struck a rear-view mirror of the bus at 11:09 a.m., and reported that the truck didn’t stop and continued northbound on Washington Street in the direction of D.C., according to dispatch.

Go to JUST IN: Metro Bus clipped in hit-and-run in Old Town Read more

Alexandria unveils Draft Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development

By Ryan Belmore
Market Square (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

The City of Alexandria is asking residents to weigh in on its Draft One-Year Action Plan for Housing and Community Development for fiscal year 2026. The plan, covering July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, opened for public review starting today (March 17, 2025).

Residents have a 30-day window to provide feedback, ending April 16, 2025. The city offers several ways to participate, including written comments and speaking at a public hearing.

Go to Alexandria unveils Draft Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development Read more

PLANS: Apartments could replace office building in Alexandria’s West End

By James Cullum
Site plan for 1900 N. Beauregard Street in Alexandria's West End (via City of Alexandria)

Plans to replace an office building in the West End with a 345-unit apartment building are heading to city review.

According to city records, the applicant, 1900 Beauregard Property Owner LLC, a New York-based company, bought the four-building, 300,000-square-foot Beauregard Professional Center for $12.6 million in 2021.

Go to PLANS: Apartments could replace office building in Alexandria’s West End Read more

Alexandria City Council wants your questions for upcoming town hall meeting

By James Cullum
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins (staff photo by James Cullum)

Got an issue to raise to local leaders in Alexandria? Later this month, City Council will hold a town hall meeting to get feedback and discuss upcoming projects.

The meeting will be held on Saturday, March 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive) in the city’s West End.

Go to Alexandria City Council wants your questions for upcoming town hall meeting Read more

Notes: Alexandria Chamber to host breakfast with General Assembly delegation

By Ryan Belmore
2025 General Assembly Breakfast (via Alexandria Chamber of Commerce)

Good Monday morning, Alexandria!

🌤️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, mainly before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 60 degrees. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low of around 37 degrees. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Go to Notes: Alexandria Chamber to host breakfast with General Assembly delegation Read more

Notes: Metro prepares for peak Cherry Blossom travel, launches commemorative card

By Ryan Belmore
Cherry Blossom SmarTrip Card (via Metro)

Good Sunday morning, Alexandria!

🌤️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 72 degrees. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Go to Notes: Metro prepares for peak Cherry Blossom travel, launches commemorative card Read more

Notes: VDOT extends South Van Dorn Street survey

By ALXnow.com
S. Van Dorn Street (image via Google Maps)

Good Saturday morning, Alexandria!

🌤️ Today’s weather: Patchy drizzle before 11 a.m. Areas of dense fog between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 59 degrees. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Tonight -Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56 degrees. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Go to Notes: VDOT extends South Van Dorn Street survey Read more

FAA acts on NTSB safety recommendations for DCA

By Ryan Belmore
At Gravelly Point, a man in a folding chair reads a book as planes land outside Reagan National Airport (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The Federal Aviation Administration is implementing sweeping safety measures at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. These changes include permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations and the closure of a controversial flight route.

These actions come after urgent recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board following a deadly midair collision on January 29 between a U.S. Army helicopter and a commercial airliner that claimed 67 lives.

Go to FAA acts on NTSB safety recommendations for DCA Read more
View More Stories