The Alexandria Police Department arrested four teens for a robbery and assault at the Bradlee Shopping Center (3646 King Street) last month.
The victim, also a teenager, was bleeding from the face after being punched near the McDonald’s around 8:40 a.m., according to scanner traffic. The victim told police the suspect took his shoes and wallet. The victim was transported to the hospital.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌦️ Today’s weather: Partly sunny skies are expected with a high around 48 and a northwest wind of 3 to 7 mph. Scattered rain showers will begin after 10pm on Tuesday night, mixing with snow after 4am. The nighttime forecast includes mostly cloudy skies, a low of approximately 36, and a calm wind shifting to the north at 6 mph after midnight. There is a 40% chance of precipitation.
(Updated 9:35 p.m.) It was overcast and cool — the perfect weather for the Campagna Center’s 52nd Scottish Christmas Walk Parade.
The parade is one of the most popular events in the city, bringing thousands of participants, including Irish dancers, historic reenactors and the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums. It is considered the highlight of a weekend full of events.
While poverty rates have declined by 52% in Northern Virginia over the last decade, a new report found that benefit has not been spread evenly across the region’s population.
Lost Opportunities, a report by the Northern Virginia Health Foundation and Virginia Commonwealth University, said there are “islands of disadvantage” around the region, and even areas that have benefitted from economic growth have, in many cases, been fueled by gentrification and displacement.
Update at 2:30 p.m. — The Alexandria Police Department and Arlington County Police Department cleared the King Street campus building and determined there was no threat to the public.
Update: Alexandria Police officers, with the assistance of Arlington County Police, have cleared the ACHS King Street building. There is no threat to the public. No threatening materials were located. pic.twitter.com/yZPAw05QN9
The suspect who allegedly robbed the Tobacco & Mini Mart at 1037 W. Glebe Road on Sunday night is armed and dangerous, and should not be approached if seen, the Alexandria Police Department (APD) said in a public notification.
The suspect walked into the store at around 7:15 p.m., allegedly displayed a handgun and fled the area in the direction of Arlington on foot, according to the APD scanner. No one was injured in the incident.
In case you missed it, the lighting of the Del Ray Christmas tree and menorah was packed last night.
The evening was full of families and friends caroling with hot chocolate with marshmallows.
(Updated 10:50 a.m.) With Mayor Justin Wilson announcing last week that he won’t seek reelection, two members of Alexandria’s City Council have tossed their hats into the ring to replace him.
City Council member Alyia Gaskins announced this morning (Monday) that she would be running for mayor.
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 52 during the day, accompanied by a west wind blowing at around 7 to 9 mph. As for Monday night, the skies will be mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 35 and a northwest wind blowing at around 8 mph.
The days of digging through archives by address to find a historical report on a building in Alexandria could, themselves, be a thing of the past.
Anyone can now easily access archeological reports from around Alexandria via a new interactive map.
Friends of Guest House needs pajamas and cozy socks for their female residents who are transitioning back to the community from prison.
Realtor Maureen Clyne started the annual effort four years ago and has collected hundreds of pajama sets. This year’s goal is 100 pairs of pajamas.
