ALXnow https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Long-awaited splash pad to open in Del Ray in early September, city says Del Ray’s Bagel Uprising to compete with world’s best at the New York BagelFest Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar travels on Metro from King Street station this morning Horror and sci-fi bookstore Long Dark House to hold grand opening in early September Alexandria teen found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in man’s death after Potomac Yard Metro chase Poll: The best live music venue in Alexandria Local business is what makes Alexandria, Alexandria ALXnow Readers’ Choice Best taco spot in Alexandria, VA Mount Vernon Trail wins public vote for national Hall of Fame induction Alexandria Restaurant Week returns in August at over 75 eateries Adoptable pet of the week: Batman is seeking his own sidekick Morning Notes for August 21, 2026 ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 20, 2026 Seaport’s Annual Wine on the Water UPDATE: Tornado Watch added to severe storm outlook in Alexandria Around the World Cultural Food Festival returning to Old Town Aug. 29 Three ACPS naming ceremonies scheduled for September and October Alexandria teen pleads not guilty in manslaughter trial over fatal Potomac Yard Metro chase Blithe Spirit haunts the LTA stage, Aug. 29 – Sept. 19 StepALIVE! Alexandria’s Hypergoat Coffee Roasters is expanding with a second location in Del Ray Crooked Run Fermentation opening taproom in Del Ray Aug. 28 Herd of goats recruited to tackle invasive plants in an Alexandria park Metaphysical shop Lumos Collective relocating to larger space in Old Town Live brilliantly at Eisenhower Pointe. The final homes now selling in Alexandria. Morning Notes for August 20, 2026 Residents pack Beatley Library forum on Plaza 500 data center plans near Alexandria Morning Notes for August 19, 2026 ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 18, 2026 Podcasts Developer wants Prince Street office conversion project to wrap by summer 2027 Fall Book Sale, Friends of Beatley Central Library Van Metre buys land for 110 townhomes at Alexandria’s WestEnd development National Symphony Orchestra to utilize Alexandria venue amid Kennedy Center shutdown plans Alexandria’s most & least expensive home sales Art + Wine + Cheese: Happy Birthday to the famous artist Man Ray Alexandria nonprofits receive support from regional Builders for Babies diaper drive Elderly Alexandria woman loses $77K in scam involving multiple impersonators Elevate your everyday at the Aidan Delivery robot service expanded in Alexandria to Wonder food hall 10th Annual Women’s Summit Speed cameras to resume enforcement as school year begins in Alexandria Dior’s Dash Morning Notes for August 18, 2026 ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 17, 2026 ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 19, 2026 New addition to arborist memorial installed at Fort Ward Park JUST IN: Thousands without power along Quaker Lane in Alexandria AT&T gives away 115 refurbished laptops at Potomac Yard store