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Notes: AWLA sheds more light on PetSmart Potomac Yard dog deaths

By ALXnow.com
PetSmart in Potomac Yard (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered showers early morning, transitioning to possible showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, and becoming more likely with potential thunderstorms after 2pm. The mostly cloudy day will see a high near 86 and a southwest wind of 3 to 5 mph. The 70% chance of precipitation may produce rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. Wednesday evening, showers and possible thunderstorms will persist before 8pm, followed by a chance of continued activity after 8pm. The mostly cloudy night should have a low around 74 and a 60% chance of precipitation, with rainfall amounts generally less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts during thunderstorms.

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Alexandria launching pilot program to make buses more wheelchair and scooter accessible

By Vernon Miles

Alexandria’s DASH bus network is getting a new pilot that could make buses less of a hassle for those who use wheelchairs or scooters.

A small number of DASH buses will have the Q’Straint’s Quantum system installed. The system is designed to help those who use mobility assistance devices easily and quickly secure themselves on the bus. According to the release:

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JUST IN: Police investigating bank robbery in Old Town North

By James Cullum and Vernon Miles
Police at the PNC Bank in Old Town North (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is responding to a bank robbery at the PNC Bank (825 N Washington Street) in Old Town North.

A man walked into the bank sometime after 11 a.m. and handed the teller a note with a bomb threat, according to scanner traffic.

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Two men held without bond after chase and crash near Alexandria City High School

By James Cullum
Two men were arrested after allegedly fleeing police and crashing into a light pole in the 3400 block of King Street on July 9, 2024 (via Google Maps)

Two men are being held without bond on multiple charges after allegedly fleeing police, crashing into a light pole and being chased on foot near Alexandria City High School.

The incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9. An Alexandria Police Department officer tried to pull over a 2004 maroon-colored Chevy Impala whose driver had a suspended license, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

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New oral history project to explore Alexandria’s Black-Jewish relations during the Civil Rights era

By Vernon Miles
(Left to right) William “Buddy” Evans, Otto Tucker, Edward Gaddis, Morris L. Murray and Clarence “Buck” Strange being led out of the Barrett Branch Library by police on Aug. 21, 1939. (via Alexandria City Library)

As part of an ongoing oral history project, the Office of Historic Alexandria is looking for people to help document the history of Black-Jewish relations in the city.

The project, a collaboration with Beth El Hebrew Congregation, will examine the social relations between the Black and Jewish communities in Alexandria during the Civil Rights era.

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Notes: Fairfax Police arrest man suspected in five Mount Vernon Plaza burglaries

By ALXnow.com
Mount Vernon Plaza (image via Google Maps)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms are possible after 2pm, with partly sunny skies and a high near 90; there’s a 30% chance of precipitation and a southwest wind around 5 mph. On Tuesday night, expect showers and thunderstorms mainly between 8pm and 11pm, followed by a possible thunderstorm after 11pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 74. The southwest wind will be between 3 and 6 mph, with a 70% chance of precipitation and potential rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch.

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New ‘ALX Closet’ opens to provide emergency resources to Alexandria families in need

By Vernon Miles
via Center for Alexandria's Children/Facebook

Alexandria families in an emergency or a crisis now have a one-stop shop for children’s clothing, basic necessities and more.

Local nonprofits The Center for Alexandria’s Children and The Fund for Alexandria’s Child is opening ALX Closet, a new resource center dedicated to helping Alexandria’s children and families get access to necessities in times of need. ALX Closet is located in the Del Pepper Community Resource Center at 4850 Mark Center Drive — aka West End Town Hall.

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One arrested after crowbar attack and stabbing puts Alexandria brothers in hospital

By James Cullum
Two brothers were hospitalized after a fight in the 500 block of N. Armistead Street on July 7, 2024 (via Google Maps)

Two Alexandria brothers were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fight in the West End earlier this month, and one of them was charged with aggravated malicious wounding.

The Alexandria Police Department responded to a stabbing call for service at an apartment in the 500 block of N. Armistead Street on Sunday, July 7. Police arrived and found the brothers on the floor of the apartment, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

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New ‘pop-up archaeology’ exhibit this week tells the tale of Alexandria’s buried ships

By Vernon Miles
Pieces of 18th-Century ships waiting to be scanned (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A new pop-up exhibit in Old Town will highlight one of the most exciting archeological discoveries in recent Alexandria history — a set of 18th-century ships buried to lay the foundation of the waterfront.

The new windowfront display at the corner of The Strand and Pioneer Mill Way opened in April and shows off-scale models of three 18th-century vessels excavated in 2018. On Friday, July 26, experts from Alexandria Archeology will be on-hand to talk about the building and burial of the ships.

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Alexandria School Board Members want a raise

By James Cullum
ACPS headquarters and clock (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

It’s no secret that being a member of the Alexandria School Board is stressful work with little financial reward. Now, a number of School Board Members want that to change.

Outgoing Board Member Tammy Ignacio isn’t seeking reelection but wants future School Boards to get higher pay.

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