The City of Alexandria has issued new guidance, following an announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that locals should return to wearing masks in all public indoor settings.
The ongoing spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 has led the CDC to recommend that communities with substantial or high transmission levels wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. A press release from the city noted that the city elevated its state of COVID-19 community transmission for the first time since early May.
A man is under arrest after an armed carjacking in the West End on Tuesday night.
Police did not release the suspect’s name, what he was charged with, or the kind of weapon used. They only tweeted out two messages on the incident, which they say occurred at around 8:45 p.m. and ended at around 10 p.m.
Dining area: The main level’s open layout runs from the dining area toward the kitchen and the back of the house.
Front exterior: The attached homes at 31 and 29 E. Reed Ave., each with its own entrance off a shared front porch.
Kitchen: A large island with seating, a gas range, and stainless steel appliances anchor the kitchen.
Primary living area: Sliding glass doors open from the main level to the patio and backyard.
Primary bedroom: A tray ceiling and windows on two sides give the primary bedroom plenty of natural light.
Primary bath: Dual vanities and a walk-in tiled shower with a bench.
If you’re looking for a brand-new home that lives like a single-family house, with no HOA and an easy walk to Potomac Yard, your search may end on E. Reed Ave. Located at 29 and 31 E. Reed Ave. in Arlandria, these two attached homes bring modern design and everyday convenience to a residential block between Potomac Yard and Del Ray.
Brought to you by Midtown Partners, a multifamily and boutique home builder rooted in the Northern Virginia real estate landscape since 2010, the homes were built with practical, well-considered layouts in mind.
Easy to Get Around
E. Reed Ave. puts a lot within reach on foot:
5-Minute Walk: Potomac Yard Center for groceries, dining, and shopping.
Walkable to Metro: The Potomac Yard Metro station for commuting into the District and beyond.
Nearby Neighborhoods: Mount Vernon Avenue in Arlandria and the shops and restaurants of Del Ray are a short trip away.
Trails: The Potomac Yard Trail and Four Mile Run Trail are close by for walking, running, and biking.
Regional Access: Route 1, National Landing, Reagan National Airport, and Washington, DC are all within easy reach.
Designed for Everyday Living
Each priced at $1,324,000, the homes offer about 3,185 square feet across three finished levels:
4 Bedrooms & 4.5 Baths: Three bedrooms upstairs, each with its own private bath, plus a fourth bedroom suite on the lower level with a walk-in closet.
Flexible Main Level: A private study, a powder room, and an open layout connecting the kitchen to the dining and living areas, well suited to hosting.
Kitchen: A large island, stainless steel appliances, and a gas range.
Primary Suite: A large walk-in closet and a bath with dual vanities and an oversized shower.
Finished Lower Level: A recreation room, a wet bar, and a flex space that could be a gym, media room, or playroom.
Light and Space: 9-foot-plus ceilings, recessed lighting, and a fireplace.
Upstairs Laundry: Washer and dryer hookups on the bedroom level.
Off-Street Parking: One dedicated space.
No HOA Fees: No monthly association dues.
Built by Midtown Partners
With projects across Alexandria and Arlington, Midtown Partners focuses on well-built homes in walkable, established neighborhoods. The E. Reed homes continue that approach: new construction designed to fit the way people live today.
Only two homes are available. Schedule your private tour today.
Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial dedicated — “On July 24, at 8am, a ceremony was held at 1001 S. Washington Street, officially dedicating the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial as the newest site listed by the National Park Service in the African American Civil Rights Network.” [Zebra]
National Landing to be first U.S. 5G Smart City at scale — “5G, with local area compute edges, could make National Landing a prototype for smart cities of the future and create a unified consumer experience across asset types. The area could also enhance offerings in mobility and self-driving vehicles, immersive retail and entertainment, and building automation and environmental sustainability… A combination of mmWave and sub6 5G spectrum will be enabled by an interconnected series of building side-mounts, street furniture, and underground network infrastructure.” [Alexandria Living]
The NOVA Guide has launched, giving Alexandria residents a new source for local news, upcoming events, business stories, and ideas for their next outing.
The website covers news, businesses, and life across Northern Virginia, with a dedicated Alexandria page for readers who want to explore what is happening nearby. It brings together local stories, upcoming events, business features, and Top Picks lists, making it a useful starting point for both everyday plans and weekend adventures.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to revitalize a memorial garden dedicated to peace and reflection after the 9/11 attacks.
So far, more than $4,000 (out of a $9,000 goal) has been raised to refurbish the Wilton Woods Memorial Garden, which garnered multiple awards when it opened in 2002. The memorial garden is located at 3800 Ivanhoe Lane, in a neighborhood just off Old Telegraph Road in the Alexandria part of Fairfax County.
Have you ever wondered whether your birth date holds a deeper connection to your life's journey? Or have you been curious about learning tarot but weren't sure where to begin?
Join Spirit Said So for an engaging, interactive workshop exploring Tarot Birth Cards, a fascinating approach that combines numerology with the symbolism of tarot's Major Arcana.
Since Birchmere reopened last July, the venue (3701 Mt Vernon Avenue) has had a few hit shows like KT Tunstall and The Steeldrivers later this week (tickets are sold out, sorry).
Next month, likely the biggest headlining band is 60s/70s rock band Three Dog Night, performing on August. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $79.50.
Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum)
A former receptionist at Landmark Honda posted bail after being arrested earlier this month for stealing and using a customer’s credit card.
The incident occurred in January, and the suspect — a 25-year-old Alexandria woman — was arrested on July 6. She was charged with credit card theft and credit card fraud, six months after the manager of the dealership reported several fraudulent charges.
In its first regular show since shutting down last year, the Little Theatre of Alexandria is back to suspending disbelief with its latest farce, Neil Simon’s Rumors.
“Laugh hard,” director Matthew Randall said. “Laugh loud. Laugh together. It feels amazing, and I hope you enjoy every single moment.”
Arlingtonian Victoria Virasingh has thrown her hat into the ring to challenge Rep. Don Beyer for the 8th District Democratic primary next year.
Beyer has held onto the 8th District, which includes parts of Arlington and Alexandria, since he won a crowded primary for former Congressman Jim Moran’s seat in 2014 and the general election later that year.
At its October general membership meeting, the NAACP Alexandria Branch 7043 Nominating Committee presented its slate for the 2027–2028 term and named John Hopkins-Gillispie as its nominee for Branch President.
Hopkins-Gillispie is a life member of the branch. He has chaired the Freedom Fund Dinner for the past two years, and this year’s dinner raised more than $40,000 for the branch. He serves on the Legal Redress Committee, reviewing discrimination complaints brought to the branch. He has provided input on issues from the Alexandria Police Department’s hate crimes policy to the proposed Edsall Road data center. He also represents the branch as co-chair of the host committee for the 2027 Virginia State Conference convention.
