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Alexandria School Board opposes DASH proposal for high school students

Published September 29, 2025 at 8:00PM | Updated September 30, 2025 at 1:11PM

ACPS Board/Council Work Session (ACPS)

The Alexandria City Public School Board will not support a proposal to use DASH buses to transport high school students, Chair Michelle Rief announced on Monday night, effectively ending months of work on a cost-saving initiative that exposed deep-seated tensions between the board and the City Council.

“After several months of thoughtful discussion and deliberation, the school board has determined that we cannot support moving forward with this proposal,” Rief said at the opening of the joint work session at ACPS Central Office. “While we appreciate the efforts to explore cost-saving strategies and alternative transportation options, we ultimately do not believe this approach is in the best interest of ACPS students, families, or staff.”

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Alexandria Republicans host Lt. Gov. candidate at annual picnic

By Ryan Belmore

Published September 29, 2025 at 4:30PM | Updated September 29, 2025 at 5:14PM

Candidate for lieutenant governor, John Reid, addresses attendees at the Annual GOP Picnic. (via John Reid on X)

The Alexandria Republican City Committee welcomed Virginia’s Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, John Reid, to its annual picnic Sunday at Fort Ward Park, drawing what organizers described as the largest crowd in recent memory.

Reid arrived after navigating heavy traffic caused by accidents on Interstate 95, he said on X on Monday.

Listing of the Day: 1004 Virginia Ave

By ALXnow.com

Published June 19, 2026 at 5:45PM

1004 Virginia Ave

Noteworthy: High-performance design meets timeless luxury in Alexandria

Welcome to 1004 Virginia Ave—a custom-built 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence that seamlessly blends timeless luxury with forward-thinking design. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated to create a home that feels both elevated and effortless, offering the perfect balance of sophistication, comfort, and everyday practicality. Whether you’re looking for room to grow or a lifestyle centered around ease and convenience, this exceptional home delivers.

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Three suspects arrested for murder of Alexandria man in Fairfax County

By James Cullum

Published September 29, 2025 at 3:40PM | Updated October 3, 2025 at 2:02PM

GoFundMe for Jaylin Theodore Hartless (Screenshot)

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the Sept. 19 shooting death of Jaylin Hartless in the Woodlawn area of Fairfax County.

The 21-year-old Hartless was found shot by his vehicle in the 3400 block of Buckman Road at around 4:45 a.m. and died at the scene. Following information relayed via the Fairfax County Police Department’s Crime Solvers tip line, detectives arrested Tavon Ferguson, 31, from the city of Alexandria, Tennida Ferguson, 49, of the Alexandria area of Fairfax County, and Tavon Lang, 32, also from the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

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Meet the artist behind Alexandria’s America 250 public art project

By Ryan Belmore

Published September 29, 2025 at 3:30PM

Sandy Williams IV (via City of Alexandria)

The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts will host a reception with Richmond-based artist Sandy Williams IV on Oct. 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

The event takes place in the Overlook Room, 105 N. Union St., third floor, Room 325. Remarks begin at 7 p.m.

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She Fixes: Let there be light

June 27, 2026 1:30 pm -3:00 pm

Link in Old Town

215 N Payne Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

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Join us for an empowering, electrical basics workshop designed for women homeowners who are ready to take control of their homes. In this knowledge-based session, participants will learn how to navigate their breaker box, understand GFCI and AFCI outlets, reset tripped breakers, and locate their main shut-off. No experience necessary just a willingness to learn. Walk away with the confidence to handle common electrical situations safely and independently.

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Carlyle office building conversion to 187 apartments heads to Planning Commission

By James Cullum

Published September 29, 2025 at 2:45PM

The proposed conversion from office to residential at 2051 Jamieson Avenue would also add four stories and a mechanical penthouse (via City of Alexandria)

A proposal to convert an office building in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood into a 187-unit apartment building with four new stories and a mechanical penthouse is heading to the Planning Commission.

Red Fox Development LLC is requesting that the city approve the conversion of the office building located at 2051 Jamieson Avenue. The proposal is scheduled to be presented to the Planning Commission on Thursday, November 6.

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Alexandria to host free expungement clinic Oct. 18

By James Cullum

Published September 29, 2025 at 1:45PM

The Franklin P. Backus Courthouse in Old Town, Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

Looking to clear your criminal record? Some of Alexandria’s top legal minds will meet next month for a free expungement clinic in the city’s West End.

The clinic will be held at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Avenue) on Oct. 18 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with volunteer pro bono attorneys, as well as Del Charniele Herring (D-4), Sheriff Sean Casey, Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter, Circuit Court Clerk Greg Parks, and Public Defender Megan Thomas.

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Adoptable dog of the week: Green Bean, a wiggling bundle of joy

By Ryan Belmore

Published September 29, 2025 at 12:45PM

Green Bean (Credit: AWLA)

Meet Green Bean, a 7-month-old pup whose cheerful personality and adorable wiggle are guaranteed to brighten your day.

This handsome brown-and-white “low rider” came to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) as a local stray in need of medical care. After recovering in a loving foster home, the 32-pound boy has blossomed into a playful, curious companion who’s ready for his forever family.

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7-story, 402-unit apartment building on Mark Center Drive heads to Planning Commission

By James Cullum

Published September 29, 2025 at 12:00PM

A proposal to redevelop a vacant lot at 4880 Mark Center Drive into a multi-unit apartment building heads to the Alexandria Planning Commission on Nov. 6, 2025 (via City of Alexandria)

A proposal to build a seven-story residential multi-unit building with 402 units in Alexandria’s West End is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Maryland-based Bozzuto Development Company is presenting the plan to redevelop the vacant four-acre lot at 4880 Mark Center Drive, which is bounded by the Winkler Botanical Preserve and near the Seminary Road exit to Interstate 395.

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Patrick Garrity, longtime Alexandria realtor and St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizer, dies at 63

By James Cullum

Published September 29, 2025 at 10:00AM

Ballyshaner Pat Garrity at Alexandria's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Old Town, March 1, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Patrick T. Garrity, a longtime realtor and organizer of the Ballyshaner’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town, died on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Garrity was a longtime volunteer at the parade, a dedicated Ballyshaner (meaning “Old Towner” in Gaelic), and a multi-million-dollar award-winning realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. He was 63 years old, and no cause of death was announced.