It’s been a week for weather alerts.
Alexandria and neighboring communities are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m. Alexandria is also under an Excessive Heat Warning for the second day in a row.
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Four suspects arrested on Memorial Day after allegedly robbing a Virginia ABC store in the West End have been connected to 15 other liquor store thefts in Fairfax County totaling $72,000 in stolen merchandise.
Jomarice Jequan Evans, 27, was arrested with three juveniles after allegedly robbing a Virginia ABC store at 3161 Duke Street, fleeing in a stolen car and then crashing into multiple cars before being arrested on foot in Del Ray.
The Old Town North Harris Teeter could be sold and possibly rebranded if a new merger goes through.
The Washington Business Journal reported that Kroger Co. will be selling off multiple Harris Teeter locations, including one in Alexandria, if the acquisition of rival Albertsons Cos. Inc goes through.
Travel + Leisure readers still love Alexandria, but the city fell out of the top ten in this year’s Best in the U.S. ranking after multiple years among the elite.
Every year, the magazine hosts a World’s Best awards survey, with over 186,000 readers weighing in. The magazine said cities are rated on criteria like landmarks, culture, food and more.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms are possible mainly after 2pm, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 95 degrees. Heat index values may reach up to 105, accompanied by a south wind at 9 to 16 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation.
A Springfield man was found guilty of stealing thousands of dollars of liquor from ABC stores in the city, and is scheduled to appear again for other suspected incidents in Arlington and Fairfax Counties.
The 40-year-old man was found guilty on Monday (July 8) of petit larceny for stealing liquor from the Virginia ABC store at 825 S. Washington Street in Old Town on May 11, according to court records.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that it is getting dangerously hot again today.
The NWS said the heat index value is upwards of 111 degrees around Northern Virginia as well as Maryland and D.C.
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Police are investigating an attempted robbery at the Tobacco King (3104 Duke Street) last night (Monday) after an employee stared down a man with a gun and then chased him out of the store.
Surveillance video obtained by ALXnow showed a man entering the store around 9:35 p.m., inquiring about various brands, and then demanding that the cashier hand over the money. In the video, the cashier said he didn’t have cash and the robber threatened him with a gun.
Regional restaurant chain Founding Farmers is one of three restaurants announced for the in-development Oakville Triangle project and it could include extensive outdoor dining.
An application filed with the Planning Commission for the September meeting outlined plans for outdoor dining along Swann Avenue and Route 1 in an L shape around Founding Farmers.
There are many Alexandria 275th birthday (doesn’t look a day over 200) celebrations this year, but the one on Saturday, July 13, might be the big one.
The party is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison Street) with a fireworks display and music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra at 9:30 p.m.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny and hot today, with a high near 97 and heat index reaching 105; there’s a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Tonight, expect a low around 79 with partly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of precipitation before 2 am. South wind 5-8 mph throughout.