A bicyclist was struck and injured by a vehicle on Wednesday morning (April 9), and the Alexandria Police Department is asking for witnesses to come forward.
The incident occurred at around 7 a.m. near the intersection of Eisenhower Avenue and Metro Road near the Van Dorn Metro Station. The victim was struck by a Mazda CR-V and suffered a non-life-threatening facial injury, according to police.
Meet your new best friend, Winter – this week’s adoptable cat of the week.
Winter, a one-year-old male Domestic Shorthair, is currently available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
Noteworthy: 1004 Virginia Ave: luxe new build, corner lot, Braddock Heights living
Some homes are built. Others are thoughtfully composed. Welcome to 1004 Virginia Ave—an elevated new construction in Braddock Heights where every detail feels intentional and effortlessly refined.
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Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 58 degrees. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Showers tonight, mainly after 8 p.m. The low is around 48 degrees. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%—new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. There will be showers on Friday. The high is near 57 degrees. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.
Join us for an evening of made-up-on-the-spot improv comedy! We’ll be calling on you to give us suggestions for a totally unique show that’ll never be seen again!
Show is 18+ recommended. Tickets are free, with a $10 suggested donation.
ACT for Alexandria hosted another record-breaking Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s Giving Day, on Wednesday (April 9).
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year’s Spring2ACTion engaged 7,254 donors to raise $2,935,983 for the 193 participating local nonprofit organizations (as of 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 10).
Here’s a look at what’s happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) expressed outrage over what he calls the “dismissal and mistreatment” of national security officials during a media availability with Virginia reporters on Wednesday (April 9).
The Virginia Democrat criticizes recent firings of high-ranking military and intelligence officials, including National Security Agency Director Tim Haugh and a senior American NATO general, attributing these decisions to the influence of “conspiracy theorist” Laura Loomer.
Alexandria’s Office of Climate Action is only two-and-a-half years old, and now the City Council is considering eliminating half of its budget to partially fund a one-time, $1 million reallocation to Alexandria City Public Schools.
Multiple speakers both decried and supported the proposed move to eliminate $300,000 from the department’s budget during Tuesday night’s public hearing on proposed additions and deletions from the city budget.
Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire presented a comprehensive public safety update to the Alexandria City Council on Tuesday night (April 8), highlighting a 25% reduction in overall crime during the first quarter of 2025.
The Alexandria Police Department is reporting significant strides in reducing crime across the city, with violent crimes down 43% and property crimes down 23% in the first quarter of 2025, Police Chief Tarrick McGuire told Council.
