Meet Bart, a large-breed dog from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria who could use a home with lots of love and treats.
This handsome pup can be shy at first, but his sweet personality will soon take over after meeting new people. He loves being with people and appears to get along well with other dogs, an AWLA volunteer told ALXnow.
With its interim chief executive officer stepping down today (Friday), the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners has promoted its director of housing to help provide continuity of leadership.
ARHA’s interim CEO Rickie Maddox submitted her resignation last month, leaving behind Alexandria’s struggling housing authority nearly a year after its previous CEO Erik Johnson was fired for living in a public housing unit — and the organization’s nine-member board resigned and was replaced. Now, Board Chair Mark Jinks says that Janell Diaz, ARHA’s director of housing, has been appointed the acting deputy CEO.
Have you checked out Creekside Village Apartments lately? It is time for a fresh look. Under vibrant new management, our Alexandria-area community is undergoing a complete evolution. We are pairing sleek, modern interior updates with the spacious, neighborly atmosphere you want.
Plus, for a limited time, we are offering One Month Free on Select Apartments!*
Whether you are browsing online or actively touring the local market, here is why the newly upgraded Creekside Village belongs at the top of your list.
Sleek Interiors, Completely Refreshed
We are transforming every apartment from top to bottom. Step through the front door to discover premium, high-end details without the luxury price tag:
Exciting Amenity Updates on the Way
The indoor transformations are only the start. Our new management team is heavily investing in the shared spaces to elevate your daily routine:
In Alexandria, it’s not uncommon to see dogs accompany diners on outdoor patios. Some restaurants will even go a step further and offer treats and water to furry friends.
Here are the nominees for “Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant in Alexandria” as part of our returning ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your go-to dog-friendly eatery? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for the Best Ice Cream Shop in Alexandria is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Summer Camp in Alexandria. The results are now official:
Alexandria will get a long holiday weekend packed with Juneteenth festivities, Father’s Day events, Pride Month celebrations and summer solstice events.
As some workers get a day off for the federal Juneteenth holiday, Alexandria will host events like the Juneteenth Festival at Charles Houston Recreation Center, Washington Revels Jubilee Voices Juneteenth Concert at Shiloh Baptist Church and Memorial at Douglass Cemetery.
Join us for an empowering, electrical basics workshop designed for women homeowners who are ready to take control of their homes. In this knowledge-based session, participants will learn how to navigate their breaker box, understand GFCI and AFCI outlets, reset tripped breakers, and locate their main shut-off. No experience necessary just a willingness to learn. Walk away with the confidence to handle common electrical situations safely and independently.
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 19, 1943, the United Service Organization (USO) opened a center for World War servicemen in the rear section of 115 N. Washington Street, seen in the background of this image, in what was once the 18th century home built for John Gordon at the corner of King Street.” [Historic Alexandria]
City Government Services Closed for Juneteenth — “All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed Juneteenth (Friday, June 19). The holiday recognizes the end of slavery in the U.S. as the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free on June 19, 1865 — two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.” [ALXnow]
Good Thursday 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 — Jun 18, 2026.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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Public safety leaders and their counterparts from around the region reaffirmed a commitment to mutual aid today (Thursday) at the Alexandria Police Department’s Public Safety Summit.
The three-hour event was held at Virginia Theological Seminary, and attended by Mayor Alyia Gaskins, Sheriff Sean Casey, Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter, City Manager Jim Parajon, Fire Chief Felipe Hernandez, Jr, as well as officials from Alexandria City Public Schools and other city departments. Speakers included Arlington County Police Chief Andy Penn, Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham, and Stanley Meador, the Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security.
A cafe serving smoothies, paninis, fresh juices and bowls has submitted a request to open in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood.
If approved, franchise owner Vijay Balusu’s Fresh Healthy Cafe special use permit request would transform the former home of a Starbucks at 2040 Jamieson Avenue into a cafe with 12 indoor seats and four outdoor seats.
The Inova Alexandria Hospital replacement and a new hospital to the south in Fairfax County remain on schedule for opening in late 2028 — potentially on the same day.
Meeting the timetable will be good news for the region’s economy, Inova Health System CEO Dr. J. Stephen Jones said at a June 16 roundtable of Fairfax County’s Council for Economic Opportunity, a group of government and business leaders looking at high-level economic, development and technology trends. Jones called health care “the job engine and in many ways economic engine” of Northern Virginia.
