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Morning Notes for June 1, 2026

By ALXnow.com
An airliner approaches Ronald Reagan National Airport, viewed between the spans of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge at Jones Point Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Reminder on Housing 2040 Review by Planning Commission Tuesday — “The Office of Housing is pleased to announce the release of the Draft Housing 2040 Plan for public review. The Draft Plan will be heard by the Planning Commission as part of the June 2, 2026 docket.” [City of Alexandria]

I-395 Road Work This Week — “Heads up! Crews will be at work along the I-395 ramp and eastbound Duke Street from June 1-5 to conduct site surveys. Mobile single-lane closures may occur while work is underway between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.” [Alexandria T&ES/X]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for May 29, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Friday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — May 29, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. ARHA interim CEO resigns seven months after predecessor’s ousting (1006 views)
  2. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to have $1 scoops at Old Town opening in June (667 views)
  3. Poll: The best outdoor dining spot in Alexandria (592 views)

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. Fresh Market’s Alexandria store is staying put as other N. Va. location closes (8162 views)
  2. JUST IN: Jury finds Alexandria man guilty of manslaughter in West End shooting (3133 views)
  3. Alexandria kicks off World Cup welcome with Croatian cultural celebration at Waterfront Park (3017 views)
  4. UPDATED: Man injured in accidental shooting with no other injuries in Taylor Run (2706 views)
  5. Former VP of Alexandria firm indicted for allegedly embezzling $4.5M (2661 views)
  6. Increased building heights, more housing areas considered in Duke Street Land Use Plan (1478 views)
  7. Holland Lane overhaul brings two-way bike lanes, traffic calming to Carlyle neighborhood (1432 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Saturday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

☀️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect sunny conditions with a high around 72°F, along with a north wind blowing at 13 to 15 mph and gusts reaching up to 23 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to about 52°F and a lighter north wind ranging from 3 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
– George Eliot

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

Hotel Heron in Old Town wants live DJ music at its rooftop restaurant

By James Cullum
The proposed area for live entertainment at the Hotel Heron’s rooftop restaurant at 699 Prince Street in Old Town (via City of Alexandria)

The Hotel Heron in Old Town wants to add live DJ entertainment at its rooftop restaurant, according to a plan going before the Planning Commission next week.

The 134-room boutique hotel at 699 Prince Street, near the intersection with S. Washington Street, opened in 2024 and is owned by the Aparium Hotel Group. The hotel’s rooftop restaurant, Good Fortune, opened soon after, and now the hotel owners are asking the city to approve DJ and live music Thursday to Sunday nights.

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ARHA interim CEO resigns seven months after predecessor’s ousting

By James Cullum
ARHA properties in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

The interim CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority is stepping down from her role, according to a letter submitted to the organization’s board of commissioners.

On May 20, Rickie C. Maddox informed the board in a short letter that her last day would be Friday, June 19.

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Morning Notes for May 29, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Street parking on Main Line Boulevard in Potomac Yard (staff photo by James Cullum)

Pregnant Asylum Seek Detained with Toddler at Dulles Airport — “Pregnant Ghanaian woman Anabella Gyasi and her disabled child have spent the past week detained at Dulles International Airport in a windowless room without adequate food, hygiene or medical care, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, claims federal immigration authorities say are false. An emergency hearing is set to take place Friday morning in an Alexandria federal court.” [Virginia Mercury]

Road Work on Mount Vernon Avenue — “Scheduled crane work will take place on Mt. Vernon Avenue between W. Reed Avenue and Russell Road on Saturday, May 30 from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. During this time, traffic on Mt. Vernon Avenue will be diverted to Russell Road and W. Glebe Road. If work is not completed by the end of posted hours on May 30, the road will remain closed overnight and work hours will resume from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 31.” [City of Alexandria news release]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for May 28, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Thursday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — May 28, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Former VP of Alexandria firm indicted for allegedly embezzling $4.5M (1585 views)
  2. UPDATED: Man injured in accidental shooting with no other injuries in West End (975 views)
  3. Holland Lane overhaul brings two-way bike lanes, traffic calming to Carlyle neighborhood (516 views)
  4. Life Alive Cafe to offer samples at farmers market ahead of June opening in Old Town (502 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high of 78°F. Winds will shift from north to west at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Overnight, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of around 60°F, and southwest winds at 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
– Walt Whitman

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

Holland Lane overhaul brings two-way bike lanes, traffic calming to Carlyle neighborhood

By James Cullum
The intersection of Holland Lane and Jamieson Avenue in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood, May 28, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

After two years in development, Alexandria and regional leaders unveiled today (May 28) the newly restored streetscape on Holland Lane in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood.

The Holland Lane Restoration Project has been in the works since 2024 and was completed; it includes repaving and reducing lanes on each side of Holland Lane, new pavement markings, flexible bollards, pedestrian signals and two-way bike lanes. The Alexandria Police Department also announced a high-visibility speed enforcement campaign for Holland Lane, which connects Duke Street and Eisenhower Avenue.

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UPDATED: Man injured in accidental shooting with no other injuries in Taylor Run

By Emily Leayman
Alexandria Police cruiser (staff photo by James Cullum)

This story has been updated with additional details from APD. 

The Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Fire Department responded to an apparent accidental shooting in a Taylor Run apartment this afternoon (May 28).

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Hammond Middle School receives donation of 500 filled backpacks for families in need

By James Cullum
United Way National Capital Area and Enterprise Mobility donated the backpacks to Francis C. Hammond Middle School on May 28, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Francis C. Hammond Middle School received a donation of 500 new backpacks today, which will be stuffed with school supplies for when students return for the 2026-2027 school year.

United Way National Capital Area and Enterprise Mobility donated the backpacks to the Title I school. United Way’s global headquarters are located in Alexandria.

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Next road closure for VRE project at Alexandria Union Station starts tonight

By Emily Leayman
Alexandria Station in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

Road closures will resume around Alexandria Union Station (110 Callahan Drive) starting tonight (Thursday) as Virginia Railway Express continues bridge work over King Street and Commonwealth Avenue.

King Street will be closed between Russell Road and Daingerfield Road from 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28 through 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. Commonwealth Avenue will remain open with a single alternating lane controlled by a flagger. Sunset Drive will remain open. Traffic detours run on Duke Street.

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Former VP of Alexandria firm indicted for allegedly embezzling $4.5M

By James Cullum
The Alexandria courthouse in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

The former vice president of finance for Alexandria-based cybersecurity firm Invictus has been indicted for allegedly embezzling $4.5 million.

On May 18, a grand jury returned an indictment for Sharon Geok-Lian Lee, 47, of Loudoun County, charging her with 12 counts of felony embezzlement. An Alexandria Police Department investigation concluded that Lee allegedly used the company’s American Express credit cards, which were in her name, to make large amounts of unauthorized purchases that were billed to the company and not reimbursed, according to a release from Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter. Lee was finance director and later VP of finance at Invictus during the scheme.

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