Meet your new best friend, Zoey – this week’s adoptable dog of the week.
Zoey, a 12-year-old mixed-breed female, is currently available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
Meet your new best friend, Zoey – this week’s adoptable dog of the week.
Zoey, a 12-year-old mixed-breed female, is currently available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
Alexandria and surrounding areas are under a Flood Watch from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today (Thursday, June 19), as the National Weather Service warns of potential flash flooding due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
Residents should prepare for potential flooding and possible inundation in low-lying and urban areas, with localized rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches possible.
One private-elevator residence remains, with special low-interest-rate financing and builder-paid closing costs available.
By Brett Rice
Only four residences remain at Brooks Estate, a collection of 13 luxury townhomes in Old Town Alexandria, just two-and-a-half blocks from King Street–Old Town Metro. The homes are complete and available for immediate purchase—and only one remaining residence includes a private elevator.
For buyers considering a move, the builder is offering special incentives, including low-interest-rate financing and builder-paid closing costs, subject to eligibility and offer terms. It is an opportunity to purchase a fully appointed new home with a two-car garage, a rooftop terrace and the convenience of Old Town living.
Brooks Estate’s remaining residences range from approximately 2,600 to 2,900 square feet across four spacious levels. Each is designed for four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, with home-office and open-loft options that accommodate different ways of living. Pricing now starts at $2,197,500, with all existing upgrades and options included in the listed price.
At Brooks Estate, luxury comes standard. Buyers can see the finishes, experience the spaces and understand what is included before making their decision.
The remaining collection includes The Kendall at 109 N West Street, offered at $2,197,500; The Claire at 107 N West Street, offered at $2,400,000; The Masonic View at 1330 Cameron Street, offered at $2,435,000; and The Henry at 121 N West Street, offered at $2,735,000.
The Henry is the final available residence with a private elevator and also features a rear yard. The Claire serves as the furnished model home and is itself available for purchase.
All four homes include two-car garages and private rooftop terraces—features that bring everyday convenience and outdoor space to a historic urban setting. Buyers can explore the floor plans and finishes at BrooksEstateOT.com or arrange a personal walkthrough with Brett Rice of RE/MAX Executives.
Brooks Estate blends modern comfort with architectural details that complement Old Town Alexandria. Graceful arches connect living spaces, while crown moldings, custom millwork and carefully selected materials give the interiors a distinctive character.
Custom cabinetry, polished quartz surfaces and professional-series Thermador appliances create chef-inspired kitchens made for quiet mornings and lively gatherings. Custom-built rift- and quarter-sawn white oak range hoods and island surrounds add warmth and craftsmanship.
The hardwood flooring, supplied and installed by Arlandria Floors in Del Ray, is 5-inch-wide European white oak, sanded and finished on site. Nine- and ten-foot ceilings and generous windows enhance the sense of light and space.
Spa-inspired baths feature tiled walk-in showers, soaking tubs in select bathrooms and Wi-Fi-controlled heated floors in the primary bath.
Technology is thoughtfully integrated throughout the homes, including Wi-Fi-connected Lutron Caséta lighting controls, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth entry locks and high-efficiency HVAC systems with temperature sensors and smart thermostats.
The two-car garages are spray-foam insulated and temperature controlled, with custom-painted floors, EV charging readiness and Wi-Fi-controlled garage door openers with cameras.
Alexandria’s Waterfront Commission is gearing up for its yearly walking tour of the Old Town North waterfront on Saturday (June 21). This two-hour public event will showcase recent developments and ongoing projects along the Potomac River.
The tour kicks off at 8 a.m. from Oronoco Bay Park, covering key spots like Canal Center, the new TideLock project, and the Potomac River Generating Station redevelopment site.
The Del Ray Citizens Association (DRCA) is hosting a Historic Preservation Workshop on Saturday (June 21) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mt. Vernon Community School auditorium.
This workshop aims to educate the community and explore ways to protect the Town of Potomac Historic District. There is also talk of possibly creating a new, larger district that would encompass the rest of Del Ray.
Curious about strength training but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you're looking for a more efficient alternative to traditional gyms?
Imperium Strength & Longevity invites the Alexandria community to an Open House on Sunday, November 1, from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Alexandria is set to burst with activity this weekend, offering a vibrant mix of Pride celebrations, Juneteenth commemorations, and a plethora of summer events for all ages.
From lively block parties and historical tours to outdoor movies and family-friendly workshops, residents and visitors alike will find no shortage of ways to soak up the sun and community spirit across the city from Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22.
Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Thursday, June 19, the 170th day of 2025. There are 195 days left in the year. Today is Juneteenth.
⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m.. Increasing clouds, with a high near 94 degrees. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Due to inclement weather, Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) has been forced to cancel Wednesday’s (June 18) Community Cookout at the Patrick Henry Rec. Center (4643 Taney Ave.).
Celebrating its 18th Annual Community Cookout Series, this marks the fourth time this year that RPCA has had to cancel a cookout due to weather. With free food, games, and more, the annual series of cookouts began in late April, aiming to connect residents with their city government and leaders.
With the dress, shoes, hair, makeup, and transportation, prom can become quite expensive.
That’s why, all summer long, local movers Two Men and a Truck Alexandria are collecting gently used accessories at drop-off points around the city. On Sept. 14 (Sunday), the company is hosting a free prom dress and accessories giveaway at their warehouse at 5910 Farrington Avenue.
Alexandria School Board Chair Michelle Rief responded today to the stinging letter from the PTSA of Alexandria City High School laying out “serious concerns” with Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt and the school system’s central office.
While not naming Kay-Wyatt in the June 18 response, Rief wrote that the PTSA’s letter “rightly calls out the challenges that turnover can cause,” but listed several highlights from the school over the past year for context.