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Mayor says Flock camera data not shared with ICE amid recent enforcement in Alexandria

Published August 12, 2026 at 3:45PM

A Flock Safety license plate reader is seen along a public road, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Houston. (David Goldman/Associated Press file)

As recent ICE activity spurred concerns about ICE utilizing Flock cameras, Alexandria’s mayor is saying the city’s camera data is not shared with federal immigration officers.

The immigrant advocacy group ICE Out of Alexandria had called on City Council to ban automatic license plate readers like Flock cameras over the concern of ICE using them for surveillance of immigrants. That came after the group reported ICE’s apparent detainment of four residents on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Eaton Square apartment complex and two more at 7/11 on W. Glebe Road in Arlandria on the morning of Monday, Aug. 10.

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Tech startups with high-growth potential chosen for Alexandria business accelerator

By Emily Leayman

Published August 12, 2026 at 1:45PM

Railroad view from the Potomac Yard Metro station in January 2026 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Eleven tech startups with high prospects of growth have joined Alexandria’s first-ever tech accelerator program, the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership announced with program manager FedTech and the City of Alexandria Wednesday (Aug. 12).

The 11 participants were chosen among 41 applications for the Accelerate ALX program beginning in August. According to AEDP, the companies “represent high-growth sectors including defense, aerospace, health tech, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and cybersecurity.”

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Alexandria Restaurant Week returns in August at over 75 eateries

By Emily Leayman

Published July 24, 2026 at 3:45PM | Updated August 20, 2026 at 3:28PM

1799 Prime Steak & Seafood (via Misha Enriquez for Visit Alexandria)

Foodies will have the chance to try new eateries or return to old favorites during the next Alexandria Restaurant Week in August.

Alexandria Restaurant Week, held twice a year in January and August, will be held over 10 days from Friday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 23. Full-service restaurants will serve prix fixe dinner menus at $35, $45 or $55 per person, and fast casual restaurants will have their own offers.

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What’s on in Alexandria this weekend: Old Town Pub Crawl, Stewart Copeland show

By Emily Leayman

Published July 17, 2026 at 3:45PM | Updated July 17, 2026 at 4:29PM

Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar at 112 King Street in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Old Town Pub Crawl, a sold-out show with The Police drummer Stewart Copeland, historical tours and other events will keep Alexandrians busy throughout the weekend.

After a Code Purple Air Quality Alert on Friday, conditions should somewhat improve for outdoor events this weekend. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is predicting a moderate air quality index on Saturday.

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Alexandria man faces felony hit-and-run charge in Fairlington crash

By James Cullum

Published July 15, 2026 at 9:15AM

Alexandria police cruiser (file photo by Jay Westcott)

An Alexandria man faces a felony hit-and-run charge after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash in the city’s Fairlington neighborhood.

The Alexandria Police Department responded to the intersection of N. Quaker Lane and Fern Street around 3:45 p.m. on June 6, for the report of a crash involving a Toyota Tacoma and a Honda CR-V. The driver of the Honda suffered a minor hand injury and her car was totaled.

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Original family owners sell 74-year-old Arlandria apartment complex

By James Cullum

Published July 1, 2026 at 3:45PM

Glebe House Apartments in Arlandria (via Google Maps)

After an Arlandria apartment complex has been owned by the same family for more than 70 years, the owner has sold the property and retired.

Joann Poladian Belknap recently sold the 213-unit, three-building Glebe House Apartments complex at 25 W. Glebe Road to Maryland-based Rock Creek Property Group for $29.5 million. After managing the 2.5-acre property for nearly 40 years with her Potomac Management Company, Belknap has officially retired and moved to Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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NOW: Over 7,800 without power in Alexandria after severe storms

By Emily Leayman

Published June 22, 2026 at 7:45PM

Power outages in the West End of Alexandria (via Dominion Energy)

More than 7,800 customers are without power in Alexandria as the city and region are hit with severe thunderstorms tonight (Monday).

As of 7:45 p.m., Dominion Energy reported 7,821 customers without power across five outage areas. The outages are concentrated around the West End north and south of Duke Street, but they’ve also been reported in Taylor Run, Rosemont and Arlandria.

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UPDATED: Driver arrested after stabbing following hit-and-run in Arlandria

By James Cullum

Published June 13, 2026 at 2:10AM | Updated June 15, 2026 at 8:44AM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A man was stabbed in the abdomen and neck in Arlandria early Saturday morning (June 13) after an apparent hit-and-run, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

The 20-year-old victim called 911 around 12:45 a.m. to report that he was stabbed by the driver of a white Chevrolet cargo van in the 800 block of W. Glebe Road, and that the driver fled the scene. The victim told police the suspect’s Virginia license plate number, and a license plate reader tracked the van nearly four miles away in the 4800 block of Kenmore Avenue in the city’s West End.

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Alexandria seeks $35M in VDOT grants for King Street, Mount Vernon Avenue projects

By James Cullum

Published June 9, 2026 at 12:30PM

Plans to overhaul King Street access road near the Bradlee Shopping Center (image via City of Alexandria)

Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon is asking for City Council’s permission to apply for $35 million in state funding for two transportation projects approved in 2024.

City Council will consider Parajon’s proposal to apply for the Virginia Department of Transportation SMART SCALE funding at its meeting tonight (June 9). The funding requests include $27 million in mobility enhancements along King Street between Quaker Lane and Menokin Drive, and up to $8 million for pedestrian improvements on Mount Vernon Avenue at the intersections with Executive Avenue and Russell Road in the city’s Arlandria neighborhood. The city has a deadline of Aug. 1 to submit projects to VDOT for consideration.

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Mount Vernon Avenue bridge fully closing for construction starting Saturday

By Emily Leayman

Published May 11, 2026 at 10:30AM | Updated May 11, 2026 at 11:33AM

The Mount Vernon Avenue/Arlington Ridge Road bridge in 2025 before construction began (via Google Maps)

The Mount Vernon Avenue/Arlington Ridge Road bridge between Arlington and Alexandria will be closed during upcoming construction beginning Saturday (May 16).

The bridge will be fully closed in both directions during construction hours from Saturday, May 16 to Saturday, May 23. Closures will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. There will be no construction or bridge closure on Sunday, May 17.

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Alexandria’s annual community cookout series launches today

By James Cullum

Published May 7, 2026 at 10:00AM

Community Cookouts (via City of Alexandria)

The 19th annual Alexandria Community Cookout series launches today (Thursday), bringing weekly events with free food, activities and giveaways across the city.

More than 50 city agencies and nonprofits are participating in the weekly cookouts, which are expected to reach thousands of Alexandria residents this spring and summer. The first cookout, delayed by yesterday’s weather, will take place on its rain date today at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center from 6-7:30 p.m.