Dozens of Uber and Lyft drivers from around the region boycotted both companies today by turning off their apps in Alexandria.
The boycott was part of an international May Day effort calling on Uber and Lyft to be more transparent in regard to fees, fares, and more. Over four hours today, the drivers gathered at the New Virginia Majority office (3801 Mt Vernon Ave) and made speeches, ate lunch, held a poetry reading and talked to each other.
Dozens of supporters are currently gathered outside the U.S. District Court in Alexandria to support Georgetown University professor Dr. Badar Khan Suri during his immigration hearing. The rally, which began at 1 p.m. on May 1, continues as supporters await the results of the proceedings.
Dr. Khan Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on March 17 after his J-1 visa was revoked. According to rally organizers, he was “abducted by masked ICE agents” as part of what they describe as a campaign against visa and green card holders connected to pro-Palestine activism.
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A popular jewelry store in Old Town has a new owner.
Katya and Sibila Ananieva, the mother-daughter owners of She’s Unique (205 King Street), recently announced that they’ve sold the business to their “longtime customers, best friends and business partners” Bridget Nistico and Rosio Garcia.
Alexandria, VA | Revolutionary Fitness, an Old Town-based coaching studio, has announced the launch of Revolutionary 50+, a 12-week semi-private training program designed specifically for men and women over 50 who want to build strength, energy, and long-term health.
The program addresses what owner Charles Augustine calls “a massive gap” in the fitness industry. “The mainstream either treats people over 50 like they’re 25 and breaks them, or treats them like they’re fragile and does nothing for them,” Augustine said. “There’s almost no middle ground, the smart, age-appropriate strength training that the longevity research actually says works.”
Alexandria is gearing up for a bustling first weekend of May, offering residents and visitors a diverse slate of activities from Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4. Highlights include spring art festivals, bustling farmers’ markets, unique workshops, a “May the 4th Be With You” run, numerous live music performances across various venues, and the start of in-person early voting.
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Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s War for Independence with renowned music historians David & Ginger Hildebrand for performances of special period music. The Hildebrands will don period attire to discuss and perform music associated with Alexandria’s sister cities: Caen, France; Dundee, Scotland; Helsingborg, Sweden; and Gyumri, Armenia. Scottish music was especially influential in the American colonies, and once the French joined the Revolutionary cause there were musical celebrations for Generals LaFayette, Rochambeau and other French leaders. This concert event is part of the “Alexandria commemorates America’s 250” campaign. David & Ginger specialize in researching, recording, and performing early American music. Since 1980 they have presented concerts and educational programs throughout the country and abroad at museums, historic sites, schools and universities. Mount Vernon, The National Gallery of Art, The National Archives, and Colonial Williamsburg are among their many past sponsors.
Tickets are $20.
Less than two months after its debut, the ALXnow Press Club is rapidly building a dedicated following, attracting nearly 100 founding members and now adding even more exclusive engagement opportunities.
The membership program, created for loyal readers of ALXnow, is designed to provide enhanced access to local news and foster a closer connection between Alexandrians and the team delivering their daily updates.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny skies with a high around 81 degrees and a southeast wind of 6 to 9 mph. Moving into Thursday night, there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low of around 67 degrees. The southeast wind will continue at 6 to 8 mph.
NEW YORK (AP) — Growing up on the south side of Chicago, the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley was given the message early on: What one wore as a Black man mattered.
Wesley’s pastor father, who migrated from Louisiana after World War II in search of more opportunities than those readily available to Black people in the Deep South, “always had an impeccable sense of shirt and tie and suit.”
Against a backdrop of political and economic uncertainty, Alexandria’s City Council unanimously adopted its $956.5 million operating budget.
City Manager Jim Parajon said it was challenging crafting a budget that keeps city services without increasing real estate or property taxes. The city’s budget grew 3.2% over the current fiscal year, with its largest line item being a fully-funded Alexandria City Public Schools, as well as significant stormwater management funding for the city’s $2.1 billion FY 2026 – 2035 Capital Improvement Program.
Alexandria is joining forces with Congressman Don Beyer and nearby communities to hold a job fair this Saturday (May 3) for federal workers and contractors affected by recent government workforce cuts.
The event aims to connect job seekers with more than 40 companies and organizations looking to hire. Recruiters and hiring managers from various fields, including healthcare, IT, local government, military, consumer electronics, accounting and finance, and federal government professional services, will be there.
