Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect patchy fog until 8am, followed by a mostly sunny day with a high near 76. A light south wind will increase to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Monday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 59, and a south wind of 6 to 8 mph.
It was another busy week in Alexandria, with a near disaster for Alexandria City High School students attending prom averted by local parents and a non-profit called Operation Deploy Your Dress.
There was also a fairly lighthearted interaction between local restaurant Hard Times and the Board of Architectural Review.
It was also a week for interactive maps helping to visualize both the city’s past and future: with one showing where neighborhoods were build on racially restrictive covenants and another showing the impact sea level rise will have on the city.
The most-read stories this week were:
This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in the North Ridge area of Alexandria City, Adrianna is more than just a real estate agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate.In October 2026, 26 detached homes sold, 50 condos sold, and 41 townhomes sold. Detached home sales are down 40% when compared to the same time period last year, condos are down 52%, and townhomes are down 18%.
Most Expensive Detached Home Sales:
Least Expensive Townhome Sales:
If you have any questions about these listings, or are looking to make a move in the DMV, please contact Adrianna Vallario – Your Alexandria Real Estate Agent.
(Updated 7:50 p.m.) An anticipated new development in Old Town North could be kicking off in the next few months.
Austin Flajser, President and CEO of The Carr Companies, said development is getting started on preparing to start development on 901 N. Pitt Street, with the project construction starting later this year.
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
It’s about to get easier to find a taco truck in the middle of the night in Alexandria.
City Council will consider a staff recommendation next week on extending the vending hours for food trucks from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and the continuous vending time from four to six hours.
It's that time again – The November 14 Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market!
Saturday, November 14
9am-2pm
Drivers traveling on N. Quaker Lane or I-395 near the Shirlington/North Ridge border this weekend should expect some delays.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said double-lane closures are planned near the Shirlington interchange on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12.
An inmate at the Alexandria jail is being held without bond after allegedly assaulting his court-appointed attorney during his arraignment on Thursday morning, according to the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect allegedly assaulted his attorney in a conference room during his video arraignment, according to ASO. The attorney was treated at the scene and declined to press charges.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Chance of showers continues tonight, mainly before 11 p.m., and into tomorrow.
A car overturned at a crash at the N. Jordan Street and N. Kemper Street intersection with at least one injury.
According to the scanner, the crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday).
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive condos sold last month (April 2024).
Most expensive condos sold
