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The Twig commits $2M to Inova Alexandria Hospital’s new Landmark campus

Published March 20, 2026 at 1:45PM

Inova Alexandria Hospital at Landmark construction (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Twig organization has committed to giving $2 million toward the new medical campus at Inova Alexandria Hospital at Landmark.

Inova representatives say the hospital is on track to open by the end of 2028 and will name its conference center in honor of The Twig for the contribution. Since 1933, the nonprofit has served as the Junior Auxiliary of Alexandria Hospital and has provided more than $7 million to the hospital through its thrift shop at 106 N. Columbus Street and other fundraising efforts.

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New Falafel Inc. on Duke Street keeps Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory menu

By James Cullum

Published March 13, 2026 at 10:30AM

The new Falafel Inc. will still serve cheesesteaks and keep the Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory sign up at 3060 Duke Street (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandrians can now get falafel with their cheesesteak, as a Falafel Inc. franchise soft-opened this week in the longtime home of the Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory at 3060 Duke Street. Its new owner plans on running with both concepts, according to staff at the new restaurant.

The restaurant officially opened on Sunday, March 9. A grand opening event is currently in the works, but a date has not been set, staff told ALXnow.

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Golf club fitter ‘Club Champion’ coming to Alexandria Commons shopping center

By James Cullum

Published February 12, 2026 at 2:45PM

Club Champion is coming to 3209 Duke Street in the Alexandria Commons Shopping Center (staff photo by James Cullum)

A new golf club fitting studio is coming soon to Alexandria.

Club Champion is aiming to open its newest store in early March at 3209 Duke Street in the Alexandria Commons shopping center, the company confirmed to ALXnow. The 3,400-square-foot space was formerly a Rockbox Fitness Center.

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Barnes & Noble plans new Alexandria bookstore in Shoppes at Foxchase

By Katie Taranto

Published February 10, 2026 at 9:15AM

Sign for Barnes & Noble at the Shoppes at Foxchase (staff photo by James Cullum)

Barnes & Noble is planning a new bookstore in the Shoppes at Foxchase.

The national book retailer hopes to open in Walgreens’ former space at 4515 Duke Street toward “the end of this year,” a spokesperson told ALXnow. The plans come as the company seeks to open at least 60 stores across the country in 2026, including a new multilevel bookstore that opened last month in D.C.

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One person transported to trauma center after firefighters respond to Duke Street crash

By Katie Taranto

Published February 4, 2026 at 8:20AM

Scene of a crash with injuries near Duke Street between between N. Ripley Street and S. Reynolds Street (via APD/Facebook)

At least one person was transported to a local trauma center last night (Tuesday) following a crash on Duke Street.

Alexandria firefighters extricated one passenger from a vehicle and transported one person to a trauma center following the crash, according to firefighters’ union IAFF Local 2141. The crash occurred at the intersection of Duke and N. Ripley streets shortly after 6 p.m., according to scanner traffic.

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Alexandria Democrats schedule Feb. 21 firehouse primary for City Council

By James Cullum

Published January 31, 2026 at 2:13PM

'I voted' stickers on Election Day in Alexandria, Nov. 5, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria Democrats will conduct a firehouse primary for an open seat on City Council on Saturday, Feb. 21.

The Alexandria Democratic Committee announced the primary date today (Saturday) on its website. Polls will be open from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke Street) and the Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center (25 W. Reed Avenue).

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One lane reopened after water main break on Duke Street prompted closures

By Katie Taranto

Published January 27, 2026 at 8:00AM | Updated January 27, 2026 at 8:50AM

Water main break reported at the 4600 block of Duke Street (via APD/Facebook)

One westbound lane has reopened near 5005 Duke Street after Alexandria staff and police responded overnight to a water main break in the area.

Virginia American Water is currently responding to the main break, which the Alexandria Police Department reported on Facebook shortly after 11 p.m. yesterday (Monday). The break prompted APD to close westbound lanes at the scene, and as of 12:45 a.m. today (Tuesday), one lane had been reopened.

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Townhome complex proposed on vacant lot near church in Seminary Hill

By James Cullum

Published January 23, 2026 at 2:45PM

N. Quaker Lane and Duke Street (via Google Maps)

A developer is proposing to construct 11 three-to-four-story townhomes on a vacant lot that is shared with a church in Seminary Hill.

Development company 614 Westbrad, LLC, wants to build 45-foot-tall three-story townhomes with roof-level lofts, terraces, and parking garages at 11 N. Quaker Lane, 21 N. Quaker Lane and 3369 Duke Street.

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New ‘passport’ program emerges to boost support for Duke Street businesses

By Emily Leayman

Published January 23, 2026 at 10:30AM

Duke Street near Landmark and Cameron Run (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A new “passport”-inspired promotion will encourage Alexandria residents to shop locally along the Duke Street corridor.

The City of Alexandria is planning a Duke Street Business Passport Program for businesses within a half-mile of Duke Street. The upcoming program would track shoppers’ passport progress with QR codes and award $25 gift certificates to five participants who visit the most passport businesses.

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Alexandria hosting community workshops this week on Duke Street Land Use Plan

By James Cullum

Published January 21, 2026 at 11:45AM

Duke Street near Landmark and Cameron Run (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Two community workshops remain this week for Alexandria residents to learn more about plans to develop Duke Street and provide feedback to city leaders.

The Duke Street Land Use Plan is hosting workshops from 6:30-8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center at 4653 Taney Avenue. The first workshop was held last night (Tuesday).

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Stolen Amazon delivery truck on Duke Street recovered in parking lot near Holmes Run

By Katie Taranto

Published January 8, 2026 at 9:15AM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

An unattended Amazon delivery truck that was stolen from Duke Street in Landmark on Tuesday night was later recovered in a nearby parking lot.

The truck was reported stolen to the Alexandria Police Department just after 9 p.m. Tuesday at the 5200 block of Duke Street, APD spokesperson Tracy Walker told ALXnow. Shortly after, police recovered the vehicle less than a mile away in a parking lot at the 5300 block of Holmes Run Parkway.