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JUST IN: WMATA pitches Braddock Road Metro changes to allow for potential development

By James Cullum
Braddock Road Metro station proposal (via WMATA)

Big changes are being proposed for the Braddock Road Metro station that could pave the way for mixed-use development.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced today (Monday) that it will hold a public hearing next month on a proposal to demolish the kiss-and-ride area in front of the Braddock Road Metro station, replace it with a new plaza and redirect the bus loop. The kiss-and-ride lot would be replaced with short-term pick-up and drop-off parking spaces on Braddock Road adjacent to the station.

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Man receives 1-year sentence for assaults outside Alexandria Metro stations

By James Cullum
The Franklin P. Backus Courthouse at 520 King Street in Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

A Fairfax County man has been sentenced to one year in the city jail for the assaults of two women near Alexandria Metro stations last year, according to the Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

Alexandria Circuit Court Judge Lisa Kemler sentenced 36-year-old Jeffrey Gary on Friday (March 20) to 10 years in jail, with all but one year suspended. Gary previously pleaded guilty to two felony counts of abduction and one misdemeanor count of sexual battery for the assaults of two women outside the Braddock Road and Potomac Yard Metro stations on May 30, 2025. Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter had pushed for a five-year active sentence and was disappointed in Kemler’s decision.

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Alexandria restaurants named semifinalists for regional RAMMY Awards

By Emily Leayman
Chicken and waffles at Matt & Tony's (image via Matt & Tony's All Day Kitchen/Facebook)

Several Alexandria restaurants are in the running for the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s restaurant awards.

The association named 190 semifinalists for the RAMMYs, given annually to members of the D.C. region’s restaurant industry. This was the first time semifinalists were publicly announced in the four decades of the awards, providing an early glimpse at which chefs, restaurants and hospitality staff are in the running.

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City Council candidates to debate Wednesday in Alexandria’s West End

By James Cullum
(Left to right) City Council candidates Sandy Marks, Frank Fannon and Alison O'Connell (via West End Business Association)

Three candidates vying for an open seat on City Council will participate in a forum Wednesday (March 25) in Alexandria’s West End.

ALXnow is moderating the West End Business Association forum, which will be held at Feru Bar and Restaurant (512 S. Van Dorn Street, Unit D) from 5-7 p.m. The free event is open to the public and will feature Democratic candidate Sandy Marks and independent candidates Alison O’Connell and former City Councilman Frank Fannon.

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Life Alive Cafe plans summer opening in Old Town

By Katie Taranto
Exterior rendering of Life Alive Cafe in Old Town (courtesy of Life Alive Cafe)

A fast-casual vegetarian restaurant and café is getting closer to its Old Town debut.

Life Alive Cafe is now targeting a summer opening at 400 King Street, a spokesperson confirmed to ALXnow. The Boston-based restaurant emphasizes scratch-made cooking, offering a veggie-forward menu of grain bowls, salads, sandwiches and noodles, in addition to smoothies, cold-pressed juice and coffee.

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GW Parkway resurfacing to begin between Arlington and Alexandria

By Emily Leayman
Traffic along the George Washington Parkway near Daingerfield Island (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

UPDATE at 11 a.m. — NPS has provided an estimate of when resurfacing work will begin in Alexandria.

Resurfacing on sections of the George Washington Memorial Parkway between Arlington and Alexandria will begin this week, the National Park Service says.

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Morning Notes for March 23, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Alexandria waterfront along the Potomac River (staff photo by James Cullum)

Loud Boom Heard in N. Va. Explained — “The National Weather Service says a powerful lightning strike combined with unique atmospheric conditions caused Friday night’s widespread loud boom and bright flash across Northern Virginia.” [Inside NoVA]

Cherry Blossoms Progress Toward Peak Bloom — The Yoshino cherry trees reached stage four of six in time for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which had its opening ceremony Saturday night. [DC News Now]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 20, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Friday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Mar 20, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. No bond for Woodbridge man charged in Arlandria shooting: police (576 views)
  2. Poll: The best gym/fitness studio in Alexandria (558 views)
  3. The Twig commits $2M to Inova Alexandria Hospital’s new Landmark campus (551 views)
  4. Alexandria warns against scammers impersonating city officials to solicit payments (396 views)

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. Alexandria man dies in crash on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (5855 views)
  2. UPDATED: Tornado watch canceled amid severe storm forecast in Alexandria (5040 views)
  3. Del Ray restaurant owners to open concept at former pizza shop in Del Ray (4263 views)
  4. MacMillan Spirit House closes in Old Town North amid landlord rent dispute (3672 views)
  5. JUST IN: Mayor Gaskins rallies Alexandria church to settle $1M in ARHA back rent (3521 views)
  6. Townhouse development pitched on vacant lot, barbershop site in Parker-Gray (3275 views)
  7. Next ‘No Kings’ protest in Alexandria planned later in March (2722 views)
  8. Woman assaulted, flashed in West End park assault (2588 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Saturday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

🌤️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 66 degrees and a gentle north wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 48 degrees, and winds shifting from the east to south at 6 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
– Steve Jobs

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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‘Faith in Housing’ bill helps churches build affordable housing, Alexandria pastor says

By Emily Leayman
The Waypoint at Fairlington site in September 2022 (via Wesley Housing/Facebook)

A bill that would make it easier for churches to pursue affordable housing development on their properties is on its way to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D). An Alexandria church leader whose church brought affordable housing to its property says the bill would help churches that have faced greater challenges with getting local approval.

The “Faith in Housing” bill would remove the rezoning step for faith-based organizations and other tax-exempt organizations seeking to develop housing on their land. Under the bill, the developments must be at least 60 percent affordable units for a minimum of 30 years. Church-based developments would be subject to property tax unless the locality chooses to exempt them.

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