News

Alexandria staff zero in on options to prevent displacement and preserve affordable housing

By Katie Taranto
As seen at the 204-unit affordable housing apartment complex Samuel Madden Homes, Nov. 12, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

City staff laid out numerous possible policies for preserving affordable housing in Alexandria and preventing tenant displacement at a meeting yesterday (Monday).

The city is seeking to update its 12-year-old Housing Master Plan with solutions to address needs over the next 15 years. In a virtual seminar on the Housing 2040 Master Plan, Housing Program Manager Tamara Jovovic and other staff members discussed dozens of possibilities based on input from stakeholders, literature reviews, public meetings and a survey of roughly 1,200 residents.

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Around Town

Akeno Sushi plans late November opening in Old Town

By Katie Taranto
Akeno Sushi offerings (courtesy of Sean Promsiri)

A family-owned sushi restaurant is preparing to open soon in Old Town with a menu full of Thai and East Asian specialties.

Interior renovations for Akeno Sushi are wrapping up at 611 King Street, where co-owner and veteran restaurateur Eakachai “Sean” Promsiri hopes to open for business by the end of the month.

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Alexandria nonprofit Cornerstone Craftsman builds new futures by teaching trades

By James Cullum
Cornerstone Craftsman Executive Director Roberto Gomez directs apprentices at the nonprofit's office on Eisenhower Avenue (courtesy photo)

Over two dozen young men in Alexandria are learning how to foster a successful career in skilled trades with the help of an Alexandria-based nonprofit.

Roberto Gomez, the CEO of remodeling company Even Scale, founded Cornerstone Craftsman in 2021 with a vision to dispel cycles of generational poverty through trade education. Today, his program works with 28 apprentices, providing mentorship and training in skilled trades, as well as math and science tutoring.

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Alexandria Sheriff’s Office recovers missing man with Project Lifesaver technology

By James Cullum
Alexandria Sheriff's Deputy Carlos Canas (left) and Lieutenant Victor Ignacio with Project Lifesaver equipment that is used to track down people with cognitive disorders who are prone to wandering (staff photo by James Cullum)

An Alexandria man with dementia who wandered more than a mile from his home was recovered by the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office earlier this month.

ASO Lieutenant Victor Ignacio noticed an Alexandria Police Department dispatch for a missing person on Nov. 3, identifying the man as a participant in Project Lifesaver. The program provides free, trackable bracelets for residents at risk of wandering due to conditions like Alzheimer’s or autism.

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Event

Spooky Trivia Night

Poster advertising Spooky Trivia Night at 1021 Queen Street, 6–7:30 PM, with a spider-web graphic in the corner and bats across the scene.

Event location

Cherry On Top

1021 Queen Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

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Join us for Trivia Night at Cherry On Top! Grab a team, order your favorite coffee, wine, or snack, and test your knowledge over a fun evening in Old Town. Come with friends or join a team when you arrive. Win a bottle of wine!

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AFD extinguishes Monday vehicle fire in West End parking garage

By James Cullum
AFD extinguished a fire in a parking garage in the 5900 block of Quantrell Avenue (via IAFF Local 2141/Facebook)

The Alexandria Fire Department extinguished a car fire last night (Monday) in an apartment building garage at the 5900 block of Quantrell Avenue. 

AFD arrived at the intersection of Quantrell Avenue and N. Armistead Street to find a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The crew “quickly extinguished the fire and worked to minimize smoke spread to the floors above,” according to a Facebook post from International Association of Firefighters Local 2141.

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Housing Alexandria distributes 300 Thanksgiving meals to families in need

By Katie Taranto
Thanksgiving meal items for donation by Housing Alexandria (courtesy of Housing Alexandria)

A nonprofit affordable housing provider in Alexandria has distributed Thanksgiving meals to 300 families in need, following its annual holiday food drive.

The drive organized by Housing Alexandria surpassed its collection efforts in 2024 by 15%, according to a release. Each meal provides enough food to feed a family of four, totaling more than 1,000 servings of food. 

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News

Morning Notes for November 18, 2025

By ALXnow.com
A VRE train crosses a bridge over King Street (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

COG, WMATA Boards Endorse Funding Plan — “The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) boards jointly endorsed recommendations from the DMVMoves Task Force … A key proposal includes $460 million in new annual capital funding for Metro, beginning in Fiscal Year 2028.” [Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments]

DPC Committee Honors Local Leader —”In a city that treasures its history as much as its people, few names carry the quiet weight and respect of Lawrence ‘Robbie’ Robinson. On Friday night, the Departmental Progressive Club (DPC), an anchor of Alexandria’s African American civic life, was packed as generations gathered to honor his 58 years of service.” [The Zebra]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 17, 2025

By ALXnow.com

Good Monday 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 — Nov 17, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. UPDATED: APD arrests suspect following Sunday night Arlandria stabbing (1635 views)
  2. Living in mold and disrepair, ARHA tenants decry unsafe living conditions, neglect (1581 views)
  3. National Science Foundation will stay in Carlyle, retaining hundreds of jobs (1255 views)
  4. LaPluma cafe gets more seating and longer hours in Old Town, after neighbors rally support (881 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌧️ Tuesday’s forecast

Rain is likely after 1pm, with increasing clouds and highs around 50°F. Afternoon winds will come from the southwest at around 5 mph. Precipitation chances are 50%. For Tuesday night, rain is expected mainly before 1am, with lows around 41°F and southeast winds at 3 to 5 mph. Precipitation chances rise to 90%, with new amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
– Winston Churchill

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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