An Alexandria resident is hoping to find the people who assisted him in a water rescue emergency at Jones Point Park in Old Town over the weekend.
The resident, who opted to remain anonymous, was flying a kite at Jones Point Park on the afternoon of Saturday (Aug. 29). Not realizing there wasn’t a barrier along the Potomac River’s edge, he stepped backward and accidentally fell in.
Alexandria has seen a drop in citywide employment since the start of the second Trump administration.
Total employment reported in the city by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the first quarter of 2026 was 79,000, down 2.6% from the first quarter of 2025. Updated figures were reported Aug. 28.
This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass, a North Ridge-based Alexandria, VA real estate agent helping buyers, sellers, upsizers, and downsizers, throughout Alexandria City and Northern VA.
In September 2026, 16 detached homes sold, 62 condos sold, and 35 townhomes sold. Detached home sales are down 56% when compared to the same time period last year, condos are down 26%, and townhomes are down 29%.
Most Expensive Detached Homes Sold:
$1,650,000 – 908 W Taylor Run Pkwy 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,318 Sqft , Listed by Corey Dutko, EXP Realty
$1,649,900 – 517 Janney’s Ln 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 3,250 Sqft, Listed by Andrew Riguzzi, Compass
$1,565,000 – 3112 N Rosser St 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, 3,930 Sqft, Listed by Michelle Sagatov, Washington Fine Properties
$1,450,000 – 414 E Howell Ave 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 2,092 Sqft, Listed by Lauren Kolazas, RLAH
$1,400,000 – 803 Chalfonte Dr 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2,478 Sqft, Listed by Adrianna Vallario, Compass
Least Expensive Townhomes Sold:
$475,000 – 714 Four Mile Rd 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, 1,056 Sqft, Listed by Yascara Tudor Gil, Spring Hill Real Estate
$614,000 – 1620 Boyle St 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,175 Sqft, Listed by Beverly Tatum, TTR Sotheby’s
$615,000 – 235 S Jenkins St 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,976 Sqft, Listed by Bethany Stalder, KW Metro
$679,000 – 219 Buchanan St 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,125 Sqft, Listed by Omar S Sherzai, Long & Foster
$775,000 – 1715 Dogwood Dr 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 2,376 Sqft, Listed by Michael Webb, RE/MAX
If you have any questions about these listings, or are looking to make a move in the market, please contact Adrianna Vallario – Your Alexandria Real Estate Agent.
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On September 1, 1922, after years of debate on management responsibilities within Alexandria government, the City Council formally appointed Wilder Rich as the city’s first City Manager. This new form of government delegated the day-to-day management and implementation of Council policy decisions to an appointed, rather than an elected official. The new City Manager immediately began professionalizing city departments and confronting serious problems that had plagued the city for decades. One week later, on September 8 of that year, Alexandria began the first system of public trash and garbage collection as a city service, a welcome improvement over the littered streets and backyard dump sites routine in Alexandria in the early 20th century.” [Historic Alexandria]
Most Essential D.C. Restaurant Dishes List Gives Nod to Taqueria Picoso — “You’d be hard-pressed to find a better-looking taco than the cod version at this strip-mall destination. Batter-fried fish gets colorful company with a bright cherry tomato and kale salad dressed with a verdant jalapeño and cucumber dressing, along with slivers of jalapeño and avocado, all of which is showered with cilantro and wrapped in a springy, sturdy flour tortilla. If it feels fancier than the usual street-food staple, that’s the work of chef Elio Gomez, who once helmed the kitchen of a fine-dining restaurant in Mexico City and now turns his culinary training on humble tacos with knockout details.” [The Washington Post]
Good Monday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Aug 31, 2026.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures peaking near 96 degrees, and the heat index reaching up to 100. Winds will be calm, shifting to a northwest breeze at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. On Tuesday night, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., with a slight chance of rain between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. The night will be partly cloudy with a low of about 77 degrees, accompanied by light and variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.
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Shifting Waters Leadership Institute (SWLI) is bringing a new kind of leadership experience to Old Town Alexandria and DMV area this fall. On November 19 and 20, 2026, the organization will host its inaugural November Leadership Incubator Weekend at COWO & Crèche, a two-day, application-based program built for leaders who are ready to do more than perform their roles well. They are ready to be formed.
The incubator is led by Grace Adofoli, Founder and CEO of SWLI, a leadership development practitioner, executive coach, and 2026 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 honoree who has worked across leaders in more than thirty countries over the past decade. Her background spans global public health, disaster relief, and community development, including field work in the Philippines, Ethiopia, and Cambodia, alongside service with AmeriCorps and in underserved communities across the United States. She holds an ACC credential through the International Coaching Federation and degrees in public health and social work from the University of Michigan.
A juvenile pedestrian was struck in the Arlandria neighborhood Monday afternoon, leading to a police and fire response.
The crash was reported around 3:49 p.m. at Mount Vernon Avenue and Russell Road.
Alexandria City High School opened its football season with a 21-7 win at home against the Lake Braddock Bruins.
After the game, a number of fights were also reported on the police scanner outside the school and in the parking lot of the nearby Bradlee Shopping Center. The Alexandria Police Department said that its officers and Alexandria City Public Schools administrators were able to work together to safely disperse crowds from the area, and that there were no injuries or arrests.
Pet adopters stepped up to help the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria over the weekend as the animal shelter was near capacity.
On Friday (Aug. 28), AWLA reported that the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter (4101 Eisenhower Avenue) was “very full and nearing capacity” and it had more anticipated animal surrenders on the way.
A 37-year-old Alexandria man is being held without bond in North Carolina after being arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of Charles Talley in the city’s West End last month.
Corey Stubblefield was arrested in an operation coordinated by Sampson County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Alexandria Police Department, according to multiple outlets. He was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 27, while walking from a residence to U.S. Highway 421. He is being held without bond, according to a media report.
The superintendent search remains on track as the Alexandria City School Board discusses candidates.
On Thursday (Aug. 27), the School Board held a closed session to discuss prospective candidates and their “qualifications, experience, references, suitability, potential appointment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment.”
