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JUST IN: President Biden set to visit Alexandria vaccination site Tuesday

Published April 5, 2021 at 12:45PM | Updated April 6, 2021 at 12:08PM

Updated at 9:45 a.m. — President Joe Biden will visit the Virginia Theological Seminary at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the White House.

“I am thrilled that the President is visiting Alexandria to highlight our vaccination effort,” Mayor Justin Wilson said. “We have had great partnerships with non-profits, private partners and community organizations to both administer vaccinations and ensure equity in our distribution. The backbone of good planning and enormous volunteer support will get COVID into our rear-view mirror.”

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Published April 5, 2021 at 12:00PM

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Bill Campbell pushes for equity on City Council, addresses coaching controversy

By Vernon Miles

Published April 5, 2021 at 11:00AM

Bill Campbell knows he probably isn’t going to be your first choice in the June 8 democratic primary for the Alexandria City Council.

It’s a crowded race for the slate of candidates, which in the heavily blue Alexandria is almost heavily favored in the November general election.

COVID-19 update: Alexandria moves into vaccination phase 1C

By James Cullum

Published April 5, 2021 at 9:35AM

Ladrey resident received his second vaccine shot on Saturday, February 20, at a vaccination POD (point of dispensing) event at the high-rise’s community room. (Photo via ARHA)

Alexandria has moved into the vaccination Phase 1c, opening up eligibility for an expanded group of essential workers.

“At this time, AHD has enough vaccine supply to offer appointments to pre-registered individuals in Phase 1a, 1b, and 1c without further prioritization,” according to the Alexandria Health Department. “All residents who want to receive a vaccine are encouraged to visit alexandriava.gov/Vaccines to pre-register or update their records.”

Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published April 5, 2021 at 5:00AM

Earl Lloyd statue unveiled at Charles Houston Recreation Center — “At the unveiling of the first African American NBA player, and Native Alexandrian, Earl Lloyd!” [Twitter]

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection opens new facility — “Inspiring Grand Opening of Episcopal Church of the Resurrection’s beautiful new church this morning! Honored and humbled to partner with you to create 113 new affordable homes adjacent to your new space.” [Twitter]

ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published April 2, 2021 at 3:30PM | Updated April 11, 2021 at 11:34PM

It was another busy week in Alexandria.

Our top story was on the dog found dead and wrapped in blankets at N. Armistead Street and Beauregard Street. The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is offering a reward for information that can lead to the identification of the owner.

NEW: Police identify suspect who allegedly crashed car into Verizon store near Potomac Yard

By James Cullum

Published April 2, 2021 at 2:30PM | Updated April 2, 2021 at 3:38PM

Alexandria Police have identified a 39-year-old suspect who was arrested in North Carolina after allegedly crashing his car into the Verizon store near Potomac Yard on March 22.

Chip Rodney Daniels, of Tyler, Texas, was arrested on unrelated charges the following day in North Carolina.

JUST IN: Woman arrested after fight on King Street Metro station platform

By James Cullum

Published April 2, 2021 at 2:05PM | Updated April 2, 2021 at 3:54PM

Updated at 3:20 p.m. — An adult woman suffered minor injuries after an altercation with another woman on the platform of the King Street-Old Town Metro station in Old Town on Friday.

Alexandria Police and the Metro Transit Police Department responded to the incident at around noon.

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson and former Mayor Allison Silberberg to debate on May 12

By James Cullum

Published April 2, 2021 at 1:00PM

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson (who was vice mayor at the time) and then-Mayor Allison Silberberg shake hands in passing at the Mount Vernon Rec. Center just before the polls closed on the day of the democratic primary, June 12, 2018. (Staff photo by James Cullum)

Mayor Justin Wilson and former Mayor Allison Silberberg will debate via Zoom on Wednesday, May 12, the Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) announced today.

Both candidates have agreed to participate in the debate, which will be held at 7 p.m. and moderated by NBC4 Washington’s Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey. They will face off in the June 8 democratic primary.

City Council to consider temporary waterfront memorial to honor COVID-19 victims

By James Cullum

Published April 2, 2021 at 10:45AM

View of the U.S. Capitol from Rivergate City Park along the Potomac River in Alexandria. (Staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria City Council on Tuesday will honor residents lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To date, 128 city residents have died from the virus. Council will also vote on a memorial at Rivergate City Park along the Potomac River in Old Town North. The memorial will be sponsored by the North Old Town Independent Citizens’ Association, the Old Town North Community Partnership and private donors.

No charges after driver smashes window of CVS on E. Monroe Avenue

By James Cullum

Published April 2, 2021 at 9:30AM

No charges or injuries after a driver backed into the CVS at 415 E. Monroe Avenue in Del Ray. (Staff photo by James Cullum)

No charges have been made against a driver who smashed a window at a CVS in De Ray late Thursday afternoon.

Police said the driver had wooden boards in the back of his truck, which struck the window of the store at 415 E. Monroe Avenue as he backed up from his parking space. No one was injured and the driver stayed at the scene.