News | ALXnow - Part 595

JUST IN: Alexandrians react to Roe v. Wade being overturned by Supreme Court

Published June 24, 2022 at 11:05AM

Supreme Court (file photo)

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade today (Friday) in a landmark decision that will effectively ban abortion in more than a dozen states.

While Virginia is not a state with any “trigger laws” that go into effect as a result of the decision, Alexandria has seen its share of back and forth over abortion. In March, the City Council withdrew a proclamation recognizing abortion providers, a decision some on the City Council said they later regretted. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has also expressed support for banning most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

NEW: Arlandria taekwondo instructor arrested and charged with rape of a child under 13

By Vernon Miles

Published June 24, 2022 at 9:45AM | Updated June 24, 2022 at 10:33AM

Trulynd Hall (photo via Alexandria Sheriff's Office)

The Alexandria Police Department announced that a local Taekwondo instructor has been arrested and charged with raping a juvenile victim.

“Trulynd Hall, 29, is suspected and charged with Rape – Victim Under 13,” police said in a release. “Mr. Hall is currently being held without bond in the Alexandria Adult Detention Center.”

Morning Notes

By ALXnow.com

Published June 24, 2022 at 5:00AM

Construction starts on Victory Center townhomes — “Winchester Homes is starting work on 130 townhomes.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Friday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 82 and low of 64. Sunrise at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. [Weather.gov]

City eyeing new bus lane in Potomac Yard but nixes potential bike lane

By Vernon Miles

Published June 23, 2022 at 3:45PM

Glebe Road and Potomac Avenue intersection (image via Google Maps)

With bus activity likely to see a significant uptick with the opening of the Potomac Yard Metro station, the city is looking at converting a turn lane on Glebe Road into a bus lane (item 5, page 8).

The plan has the dual purpose of benefitting buses and reducing the number of general-purpose lanes pedestrians have to cross.

There’s a bunch of restaurants and other businesses for sale in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published June 23, 2022 at 2:15PM

Thinking about going into business in Alexandria?

It can sometimes be easier to buy an existing business, and the latest listings on BizBuySell show all kinds of companies in and around the city.

Filipino chicken chain Jollibee to open in Alexandria this weekend

By Vernon Miles

Published June 23, 2022 at 1:10PM

Jollibee storefront in Lincolnia (image courtesy Jollibee)

Filipino chicken chain Jollibee announced that, after some earlier delays, the Lincolnia location is scheduled to open this Sunday, June 26.

The restaurant is opening at 4809 Beauregard Street in the Plaza at Landmark shopping center. The restaurant is scheduled to be open seven days a week from 9 a.m.-11 p.m, with both in-restaurant dining or to-go options.

Vaccine shots now available for kids under 5 years old in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published June 23, 2022 at 10:45AM

Kids wait anxiously for candy to be thrown by parade marchers at the 50th annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria health providers are now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to children under five years of age, according to the Alexandria Health Department.

According to AHD:

Mars has waited four months to be adopted at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published June 23, 2022 at 9:40AM | Updated June 23, 2022 at 11:40AM

Mars has lived at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria for four months without being adopted.

The three–year-old fawn-colored terrier mix has expressive eyes and a tail that doesn’t stop wagging when he’s in the company of his favorite people, AWLA told ALXnow.

Morning Notes

By ALXnow.com

Published June 23, 2022 at 5:00AM | Updated June 23, 2022 at 12:50PM

Locals petitioning to get rid of leaf blowers — “Residents in Alexandria are exposed to a significant, recurring noise violation from gas-powered leaf blowers. These machines exceed the permitted noise limits throughout the City of Alexandria regularly, significantly harming health and quality of life.” [GoPetition]

It’s Thursday — Rain in the morning and afternoon. High of 75 and low of 63. Sunrise at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. [Weather.gov]

Man blames Ambien sleep medication for crashing into Arlandria apartment building

By James Cullum

Published June 22, 2022 at 3:30PM

An Alexandria man faces numerous charges for allegedly crashing into this entranceway at 3802 Russell Road in Arlandria. (staff photo by James Cullum)

A 28-year-old Alexandria man blamed the effects of being on Ambien on a crash that damaged an apartment building in the city’s Arlandria neighborhood.

The incident occurred on Friday, June 10, at around 4:30 p.m. in the 3800 block of Russell Road — directly across from St. Rita’s Catholic Church. A witness called police to report that a blue Ford Focus hopped the curb and smashed into the steps and rail of the entrance to the “Andrew Jackson” building of the Presidential Greens Apartments, according to a search warrant affidavit.

Bauer’s Optical is permanently closed in the West End

By James Cullum

Published June 22, 2022 at 2:20PM

Bauer's Optical (4680 King Street) in the Shoppes at Summit Centre is permanently closed. (staff photo by James Cullum)

Bauer’s Optical at 4680 King Street is permanently closed.

The shop was broken into in January — one of many eyewear sellers that have been broken into this year across the region. About $17,000 in glasses was stolen from the store, which is located in the Shoppes at Summit Centre, a shopping center in the northwest corner of Alexandria.