There was an increased police presence in Old Town midday Tuesday in response to a trespassing incident.
Around 12:36 p.m., the Alexandria Police Department said it was responding to an “ongoing situation” in the 1700 block of Cameron Street. An APD spokesperson said officers responded when an unauthorized person entered a vacant home.
A 65-year-old Alexandria man was released on a summons after another man was reportedly stabbed in the West End late Sunday night (July 26), the Alexandria Police Department says.
The incident was reported around 11:45 p.m. in the unit block of S. Reynolds Street. The suspect was arrested nearby and charged with resisting arrest, public intoxication and drinking alcohol in public, according to APD. The victim was found by police to be suffering “from an apparent knife wound” and was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
For more than 60 years, Shenandoah Valley Music Festival has brought unforgettable summer evenings of live music to Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Nestled among the mountains at historic Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, the Festival combines nationally recognized performers with the beauty of one of the region’s most scenic outdoor venues.
As the 2026 season enters its final weeks, there are still so many incredible performances remaining, offering everything from the iconic sounds of The Beach Boys and Eagles to Americana favorites and heartfelt folk-rock.
On Friday, August 7, original Beach Boy Al Jardine joins The Pet Sounds Band for a tribute to Brian Wilson. Featuring many of Wilson’s longtime touring musicians, the concert celebrates the timeless harmonies and beloved songs that helped define generations of summer memories. Fans can expect classics like “California Girls,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Help Me, Rhonda,” and many more in an evening honoring one of popular music’s most influential catalogs. The concert starts at 8 pm, with gates opening at 6 pm.
The following evening, Saturday, August 8, The Bacon Brothers bring their People In The World Tour to the Festival, with special guests Martin & Kelly opening the show. Blending Americana, folk, rock, soul, and country, brothers Kevin and Michael Bacon have spent three decades creating a sound that’s uniquely their own. Their engaging live performances pair thoughtful songwriting with plenty of humor, storytelling, and musicianship, making for an entertaining night that goes beyond a traditional concert experience. The concert starts at 8 pm, with gates opening at 6 pm.
Labor Day weekend brings three nights of unforgettable music to close out the Festival’s 2026 season. The weekend begins on Friday, September 4, when legendary Motown group The Four Tops, joined by special guest Meisha Herron, take the stage for an evening of timeless hits. Audiences can sing along to beloved classics like “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Baby I Need Your Loving,” and more as one of Motown’s most enduring vocal groups brings its iconic sound to the Shenandoah Valley. The concert starts at 7 pm, with gates opening at 5 pm.
On Saturday, September 5, Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute, joined by special guest Robbie Limon, recreates the music of one of rock’s most celebrated bands with remarkable authenticity. From soaring harmonies to note-for-note instrumentals, audiences can relive classics including “Take It Easy,” “Desperado,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” and of course, “Hotel California.” The concert starts at 7 pm, with gates opening at 5 pm.
The season concludes on Sunday, September 6, with the Hot Strings & Cool Breezes Americana Minifest, featuring Grammy Award-winning fiddle virtuoso Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter, acclaimed duo Josh & Jenee of The Wood Box Heroes, and award-winning bluegrass favorites Becky Buller and Ned Luberecki. The afternoon showcases exceptional musicianship and celebrates the rich traditions of bluegrass and Americana music in an intimate festival atmosphere. The concert starts at 6 pm, with gates opening at 5 pm.
Guests enjoy performances beneath the Festival’s open-air pavilion, where cool mountain breezes, star-filled skies, and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley create an experience unlike any other. Visitors can also extend their stay by taking advantage of ticket-and-lodging packages through Shrine Mont, making it easy to turn a concert into a relaxing weekend getaway filled with scenic drives, local dining, hiking, and exploration throughout the Valley.
With only two concert weekends remaining, now is the perfect time to experience everything Shenandoah Valley Music Festival has to offer! Whether you’re revisiting a favorite artist or discovering the Festival for the first time, these performances promise memorable music in an unforgettable setting.
Drought conditions in Alexandria and other parts of Virginia have prompted the city’s drinking water utility to ask customers to voluntarily conserve water.
Virginia American Water issued the notice to residential customers amid the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s recent drought warning advisories. The utility says the guidance only applies to non-essential residential usage, not businesses or industries.
The King Street corridor in Old Town is gaining another coffee shop as Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters opens its doors this week.
Mudhouse will open on Wednesday (July 29) at 1119 King Street, staff confirmed to ALXnow. This will be the Charlottesville-founded coffee roaster’s sixth location, joining two in Charlottesville, and ones in Richmond, Crozet and Charleston, S.C.
ALIVE! is hosting Truck-A-Palooza!, a volunteer truck driver recruitment and training event on Sunday, September 20, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at 801 South Payne Street, and you’re invited!
Whether you’re new to ALIVE! or have volunteered with us in other roles, Truck-A-Palooza is a fun, hands-on opportunity to learn what it takes to be part of our volunteer truck driver team. You’ll discover the different ways our drivers and navigators support the community, from picking up and delivering furniture to rescuing and distributing food throughout Alexandria.
Businesses Raise Concerns about City Hall Renovation’s Parking Impact — “Alexandria City Hall is getting a major makeover, but nearby businesses said the yearslong construction project is already affecting foot traffic, especially among customers who can no longer find convenient parking. Businesses in the 100 block of North Fairfax Street, including the Today’s Cargo jewelry store, said they have noticed changes in shopping habits since the City Hall renovation project began this year.” [WTOP]
City Council Special Meeting Tomorrow — “City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, July 29 to approve more investigation into the August 2025 death of a man in Alexandria Police Department custody. Earlier this month, the city’s Independent Community Policing Review Board (ICPRB) voted unanimously to send back an “incomplete” report on the death of Allan Tucker II.” [ALXnow]
Good Monday 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 — Jul 27, 2026.
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Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 a.m. and again after 2 p.m., with partly sunny skies and a high of 85°F. South winds will be 7 to 14 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. There’s a 70% chance of rain, with new rainfall between half and three-quarters of an inch possible. On Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11 p.m., followed by isolated showers until 2 a.m. The sky will be mostly cloudy, clearing gradually, with a low near 68°F. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest at 6 to 8 mph after midnight, and there is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, higher in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
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Dream Chaser’s Coffee is back.
Three months after being forced to close their new coffee shop in Old Town North, Leo and Brittani Maggio have found a new home for the business. On Saturday (July 25), the shop reopened in a large commercial flex space at The Garden Alexandria at 5380 Eisenhower Avenue (Suite C), joining Building Momentum, Saltenna and Dominion Electric Supply, and guaranteeing a steady stream of customers who’ve relied for years on brewing single-cup coffee pods.
A contentious proposal to remove on-street parking between the 400 and 800 blocks of Russell Road is heading to Alexandria’s Traffic and Parking Board tonight (Monday).
The recommendations would remove on-street parking in the area around Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School (600 Russell Road) and create “painted curb extensions, high-visibility crosswalk markings, and improved ADA curb ramps at six intersections on Russell Road, and a new pedestrian crossing at West Chapman Street.”
Data center plans just outside Alexandria city limits has raised concerns among residents and officials.
Starwood Capital Group filed the permit application and building plans to Fairfax County for the 34-acre Plaza 500 site at 6299 Edsall Road in Lincolnia. The application is for Plaza 500 South, the first of two data center buildings it is seeking.
