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Poll: The best veterinarian in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com
Happy corgi with a stethoscope in its mouth, and an 'ALX now' logo on the right suggesting veterinary services.

Reliable veterinary care plays a vital role in maintaining the health and well-being of Alexandria’s pet population. Local animal hospitals and clinics provide essential services that give pet owners peace of mind and support the broader community.

Here are the nominees for Best veterinarian in Alexandria as part of our ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite veterinarian? Write it in!

Voting will close on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Voting for Best places to hike in Alexandria is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best coffee shops in Alexandria. The full results are now official:

  1. 🥇 Turkish Coffee Lady — 1484 votes
  2. 🥈 Café du Soleil — 836 votes
  3. 🥉 LaPluma Coffee & Wine — 342 votes
  4. St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub — 253 votes
  5. Swing’s Coffee — 187 votes

A total of 3,692 votes were cast.

See every ALXnow Readers’ Choice winner, past and present, here.

Poll: The best place to hike in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com
Brown hiking boot resting on a rocky ledge with a mountainous backdrop and a prominent 'Reader ALXnow Choice' badge on the right.

Alexandria’s network of wooded trails and nature preserves offers residents a vital connection to the outdoors within our urban environment. These preserved green spaces provide essential opportunities for recreation, wildlife observation, and quiet retreat in the community.

Here are the nominees for “Best Place to Hike in Alexandria” as part of our ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite place to hike below? Write them in!

Voting will close on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Voting for Best Coffee Shop in Alexandria is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Restaurant for a Fancy Dinner in Alexandria. The results are now official:

  1. Laporta’s Restaurant
  2. Josephine
  3. Ada’s on the River

See every ALXnow Readers’ Choice winner, past and present here.

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ALXnow offers local businesses direct access to Alexandria’s largest and most engaged readership

By Ryan Belmore

When Alexandria residents want to know what’s happening in their community, they turn to ALXnow. Since launching in 2019, the local news site has become the go-to source for everything from City Council updates to restaurant openings, building a loyal readership of more than 250,000 engaged monthly visitors.

But here’s what many local business owners don’t realize: That same platform that keeps Alexandrians informed can also help promote your business to the community that matters most.

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Grow your business with ALXnow’s tailored advertising solutions

By Ryan Belmore

Finding the right audience in a vibrant city like Alexandria is key to business growth, and ALXnow provides a direct connection to the community’s heart.

Since launching in 2019, ALXnow has become a trusted news source, rapidly growing to reach over 250,000 engaged monthly visitors (as of our 2024 data). This readership isn’t just passing through; they are the people who live, work, and invest in Alexandria and its surrounding areas, actively seeking local information, making ALXnow the premier digital platform to place your message for maximum local impact.

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Poll: The best bagel shop in Alexandria

By Ryan Belmore
Poll: The best bagel shop in Alexandria (via ALXnow)

Whether you’re craving an egg sandwich or a bagel piled high with your favorite toppings, there are quite a few spots around Alexandria to get your fix.

Here are the nominees for “Best Bagel Shop in Alexandria” as part of our ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.

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Notes: ALXnow is No. 12 non-broadcast local news site in Virginia

By ALXnow.com
Readership of non-broadcast local news websites in Virginia, February-April 2025 (via ARLnow)

Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Thursday, June 12, the 163rd day of 2025. There are 202 days left in the year.

☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 94 degrees. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. There is an Air Quality Alert in effect for today. Mostly cloudy tonight, with a low around 71 degrees. South wind around 6 mph.

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Promote your business, events, and announcements on ALXnow to reach a targeted local audience

By Ryan Belmore

You already know that ALXnow is the go-to place for local news. But did you know that you can also promote your news on the site?

Yes, the new item on your menu or the award you just won from an industry association is unlikely to be headline news that we would cover. But you can submit it to us as an announcement.

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Be the Pulse of Alexandria: Why joining the ALXnow Press Club matters more than ever

By ALXnow.com

Since its launch in March, the ALXnow Press Club has been steadily growing, offering readers a unique way to deepen their connection with their community and the news that shapes it. Now, ALXnow is inviting all its readers to consider joining this vital initiative, which bolsters the local journalism that keeps Alexandrians informed and engaged.

At the heart of the ALXnow mission is a core belief: local, independent journalism should be accessible to everyone. That’s why all our daily reporting, from breaking news to in-depth community features, remains free for all to read, without a paywall in sight. The Press Club is designed to uphold and strengthen this commitment.

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