News

City Council approves ‘after-the-fact’ operation of outdoor BBQ spot in Del Ray

By James Cullum
Meal at Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ (image via Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ/Facebook)

After more than a dozen complaints of outdoor grills sending smoke into neighboring Del Ray homes, City Council on Saturday unanimously approved a modified plan to allow Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ to operate behind Evening Star Cafe.

The approval expands the concept’s hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (previously 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.), more outdoor seating (from 50 seats to 124 seats), live outdoor music Wednesday to Saturday, as well as permission to cook food from two outdoor smoker grills and selling the food from a temporary food trailer.

Go to City Council approves ‘after-the-fact’ operation of outdoor BBQ spot in Del Ray Read more
News

Alexandria looking to install stopgap amenities for Landmark-area transit hub

By Vernon Miles
A DASH bus at Southern Towers (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

While the plan is to eventually create a new transit hub in the Landmark Mall redevelopment, the city is looking for grant funding to make the key transfer point more bearable in the near term.

The Transportation Commission is scheduled to vote on Wednesday, Oct. 18, to endorse a grant application to the Department of Rail and Public Transportation for up to $544,000.

Go to Alexandria looking to install stopgap amenities for Landmark-area transit hub Read more
News

Alexandria Police investigate multiple assaults over the weekend

By Vernon Miles
Alexandria Police at night (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria police investigated multiple felony assault calls over the weekend.

Monday morning, around 4 a.m., police responded to a domestic dispute at 200 block of Bluestone Road. According to the scanner, a woman told police her boyfriend had attacked her.

Go to Alexandria Police investigate multiple assaults over the weekend Read more
Announcement

Real stories. Real people. Real connection. A community conversation on mental health.

By Rock Recovery

Mental health shapes how we lead, love, work, parent, communicate, and show up in the world—yet too often, these conversations stay hidden.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, join local nonprofit Rock Recovery for Strength Not Stigma—an unforgettable evening of honest conversation, community, and impact.

Go to Real stories. Real people. Real connection. A community conversation on mental health. Read more
News

Notes: Alexandria repeals potentially litigious panhandling ordinance

By ALXnow.com
Sign asking for money (photo via Maarten van den Heuvel/Unsplash)

Good Monday morning, Alexandria!

⛅️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered showers to begin around 2pm today, with partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 60°F. A northwest wind will be blowing at around 7 to 10 mph. There is a 20% chance of precipitation during the day. Tonight, isolated showers may continue until 2am, becoming mostly cloudy with a low of around 48°F. The northwest wind will decrease to around 6 mph, and there remains a 20% chance of precipitation.

Go to Notes: Alexandria repeals potentially litigious panhandling ordinance Read more
News

ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com
Eisenhower Avenue and Mill Road intersection (staff photo by James Cullum)

It’s been a busy week in Alexandria.

Alexandria City Public Schools is facing a staffing crisis, with the school division struggling to fill basic instructional positions. The city is working on a solution that could help streamline the onboarding process.

Go to ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria Read more
News

Alexandria’s DASH bus network is outpacing its neighbors in ridership growth.

By Vernon Miles
A DASH bus in Old Town Alexandria (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Alexandria’s DASH bus network ridership is growing faster than bus networks in Arlington and Fairfax, though not as quickly as local rail ridership.

A report to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission showed that DASH had a 17% increase in ridership from August 2022 to August 2023.

Go to Alexandria’s DASH bus network is outpacing its neighbors in ridership growth. Read more
News

Teen charged in Holmes Run Parkway robbery and shooting

By Vernon Miles
Police at shooting scene near 5563 Holmes Run Parkway (staff photo by James Cullum)

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested by the Alexandria Police Department on charges related to an armed robbery and shooting in September that left one victim hospitalized.

On Sept. 22, a male victim, age 21, was seriously injured in an armed robbery on the 5500 block of Holmes Run Parkway. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said the victim was left in serious but stable condition after being shot in the robbery — scanner traffic at the time indicated the man was shot in the shoulder and the back of the neck.

Go to Teen charged in Holmes Run Parkway robbery and shooting Read more
News

Six Confederate-honoring street names in Alexandria could be renamed to honor prominent Black figures

By Vernon Miles
Forrest Street, named for Nathan Bedford Forrest (image via Google Maps)

Just after the full list of potential new street names was revealed, the City of Alexandria said six public streets could be renamed as the opening of a 15-year process.

The city plans an open public hearing on Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. in Alexandria City Hall (301 King Street) to discuss the proposed names or potential alternatives.

Go to Six Confederate-honoring street names in Alexandria could be renamed to honor prominent Black figures Read more
View More Stories