Alexandria and some neighboring jurisdictions had to hoof it to catch some escaped horses on Telegraph Road yesterday.
Fairfax County Police Department helped the Alexandria Police Department secure the horses.
If you’re an Alexandrian making less than $67,000, you can skip TurboTax this year and get help directly from the City of Alexandria.
Qualifying residents can receive support from Community Tax Aid, Inc., a non-profit based out of DC that helps to ensure taxpayers apply for all applicable credits and reductions, like the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.
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Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny weather and a high of around 58 degrees during the day, with calm winds picking up to 5 to 8 mph from the south in the afternoon. As the night approaches, skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to about 46 degrees, accompanied by a south wind of 6 to 9 mph.
The biggest story in the region this week was the tragic collision of a military helicopter carrying three soldiers with a regional jet with 64 people on board.
The crash occurred around 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday night while the plane flying in from Wichita, Kansas, was on approach to land at Runway 33 at National Airport.
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A 41-year-old Alexandria man was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for executing the family dog in a fit of rage, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter.
Sean Nikai Callender was sentenced on Jan. 23 after being convicted of felony animal cruelty and reckless handling of a firearm. The incident occurred on Feb. 25, 2024, in an apartment in the 4300 block of Raleigh Avenue, which is near the Shoppes of Foxchase on Duke Street.
Saigon Rolls, a new restaurant with pho, banh mi and more is now open at 606 King Street.
The restaurant is filling a space previously occupied by another Vietnamese restaurant, Pho Nam, which opened in 2020, and Breugger’s Bagels before that.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Expect rain with a high near 55, accompanied by a south wind of 8-11 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. It is certain to rain, potentially accumulating between half to three quarters of an inch. In the evening, there’s a 50% chance of rain before 1am, with the weather gradually turning partly cloudy and a low around 42. Southwest winds of 6-10 mph will shift to northwest after midnight and could gust up to 18 mph.
The owner of an iconic commercial building in the heart of Old Town wants to convert the second floor from commercial to residential space.
The special use permit (SUP) request is going before the Alexandria Planning Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Building owner Jemals 628 Newco LLC wants to convert the 6,700-square-foot second floor of the building at 628 and 622 King Street into five studio and six one-bedroom apartments.
Alexandria will be buzzing with activity this weekend as the city’s popular Restaurant Week kicks off, with over 90 local eateries participating. At the same time, the George Washington Cherry Challenge is in full swing, with restaurants across town serving up cherry-inspired dishes.
If shopping is more up to your speed, the Alexandria Warehouse Sale returns on Saturday and Sunday, where bargain hunters can snag deals from over 40 local boutiques.