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Convicted felon arrested in Del Ray for alleged weapon, drug possession and wearing a mask

By James Cullum
An Alexandria man was arrested in the 3200 block of Commonwealth Avenue for drug and weapon possession, wearing a mask in public and eluding police on Sept. 26, 2023 (via Google Maps)

The days of being required to wear masks in public are definitely over. An Alexandria man is being held without bond for allegedly selling Schedule I/II drugs, wearing a mask in public and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

The Alexandria Police Department arrested the 25-year-old suspect after responding to a drug complaint outside an apartment building in the 3200 block of Commonwealth Avenue in the city’s Del Ray neighborhood, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

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BREAKING: Foot pursuit ends with arrest in Del Ray apartment building

By Vernon Miles
Police at The Aspen (staff photo by James Cullum)

A man was arrested at a Del Ray apartment building Tuesday morning after allegedly trying to flee from police.

Arlington police flagged a vehicle with Maryland tags as being associated with a suspect wanted for attempted murder and followed the vehicle into Alexandria, according to scanner traffic.

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Former Tucker Elementary School principal lands bigger school leadership role in ACPS

By Vernon Miles
Acting Executive Director of School Leadership Rene Paschal (image via ACPS)

There’s a new man in charge of guiding school leadership in Alexandria City Public Schools.

The new acting executive director of school leadership is Rene Paschal, formerly acting executive director of human resources since October 2022.

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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.

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Healthy at the Harbor (Prince George’s County, MD)

National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland

165 Waterfront St.

National Harbor, Maryland 20745

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Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.

Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.

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Port City brings back ale celebrating Alexandria’s most iconic mystery

By Vernon Miles
The grave of the mysterious Female Stranger (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated 6 p.m.) Who was the female stranger?

It’s a question that’s haunted Alexandria since 1816, when a sick woman arrived by ship and died on Oct. 14, and her husband swore the local doctor to secrecy. Her grave in St. Paul’s Cemetery bears no name but tells the story of her passing.

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Tour d’Alexandria bike ride rolling into town later this month

By Vernon Miles
Seminary Road (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

While it won’t have the fierce competition of its French forebearer, Le Tour d’Alexandria is being hosted by the Alexandria Library later this month.

The 13-mile, 2.5-hour bike ride will run in a loop around Alexandria, hitting all of the library locations along the way.

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PHOTOS: Art On The Avenue was packed this weekend in Del Ray

By James Cullum
Art on the Avenue in Del Ray on Oct. 7, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Saturday morning rain wasn’t enough to dampen this year’s Art On The Avenue in Del Ray.

As expected, thousands of visitors descended on Mount Vernon Avenue for the annual festival. The Visit Del Ray event featured more than 300 artist booths, live music on three stages, a pie baking contest, as well as a kids corner to create art at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square. City leaders and local business owners also cut a ribbon recognizing new Del Ray businesses.

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Closures, schedule changes and more for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Vernon Miles
American Indian celebration at Ben Brenman Park (image via Running Strong for American Indian Youth/Facebook)

It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day honoring and celebrating Native American history and culture, and in Alexandria, there are several closures or changes to services.

Alexandria’s DASH bus network is operating on a Saturday schedule today. The King Street Trolley is running from the King Street Metro station to City Hall every 15 minutes from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

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Notes: Schools and business owners say unrest at Bradlee Shopping Center has settled in recent months

By ALXnow.com
Police at the Bradlee Shopping Center where 18-year-old Luis Mejia Hernandez was fatally stabbed on May 24, 2022. (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Monday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph and scattered showers tonight. On Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

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