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‘Near miss’ incidents involving kids in Alexandria raise concerns about Hickory Street intersection

Published January 8, 2026 at 10:30AM

The roundabout at Hickory and Kennedy Streets in Alexandria's Potomac West neighborhood, Nov. 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

A new report on traffic safety in Northern Virginia is raising concerns about the number of “near miss” incidents in Alexandria, especially those involving children.

A total of 155 near miss incidents involving children were reported in Alexandria from January 2024 to December 2025 — more than in any other Northern Virginia locality, according to the report from Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS). Of those incidents, 53 of them occurred at a single intersection in Potomac West.

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Baltimore woman arrested as two suspects flee from brazen Old Town yoga store theft

By James Cullum

Published December 19, 2025 at 1:15PM

Security footage captured three women stealing merchandise from the Alo Yoga store at 814 King Street in Old Town, Dec. 10, 2025 (via APD/Facebook)

A 33-year-old Baltimore woman was arrested earlier this month after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of apparel from a yoga apparel store in Old Town.

The suspect was captured on security camera footage with two suspects taking approximately $8,000 worth of merchandise out of Alo at 814 King Street on Dec. 10. The woman was arrested attempting to enter a getaway vehicle as two others suspects fled on foot and were not arrested, according to an Alexandria Police Department announcement yesterday (Thursday).

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String of thefts at Old Town yoga apparel stores under police investigation

By James Cullum

Published December 18, 2025 at 9:15AM

Lululemon on King Street in Old Town (via Google Maps)

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a string of thefts that occurred at two yoga apparel stores in Old Town this past fall.

The suspects of three Old Town thefts reported between Sept. 30 and late last month have stolen thousands of dollars in merchandise from yoga clothing retailers Alo Yoga and Lululemon on King Street. The incidents are being investigated in connection with other recent thefts in the D.C. region.

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UPDATED: Alexandria police investigate fatal Saturday crash on King Street

By Katie Taranto

Published December 13, 2025 at 10:35AM | Updated December 13, 2025 at 2:20PM

Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a fatal crash at King Street and S. Taylor Street that took the life of a man this morning (Saturday).

Around 8 a.m., APD shut down a portion of King Street between Menokin Drive and N. Quaker Lane to respond to the two-vehicle crash. Two men were injured and transported to a hospital, where one of them later died.

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Three Old Town shops open late tonight for ‘Midnight Merriment’ festivities

By Katie Taranto

Published December 12, 2025 at 11:30AM

Red Barn Mercantile holiday decorations (courtesy of Red Barn Mercantile)

Three local businesses along King Street in Old Town will be open late tonight (Friday) for a holiday-themed celebration.

Red Barn Mercantile (1117 King Street), Pippin Toy Co. (1310 King Street) and Penny Post (1201 King Street) will remain open from 8 p.m. to midnight for “Midnight Merriment” festivities. The shops plan to offer refreshments and activities throughout the night as shoppers enjoy “the magic of Old Town Alexandria after dark,” according to a release.

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‘Ten Thousand Villages’ store in Old Town to rebrand as ‘The World Crafted on King’

By James Cullum

Published December 9, 2025 at 11:45AM

The previous Ten Thousand Villages at 915 King Street in Old Town (via Google Maps)

A longstanding nonprofit retailer dedicated to fair trade practices with artisans around the world is set to undergo a rebranding.

After closing multiple locations around the country and shifting to online sales, Ten Thousand Villages at 915 King Street continue as-is, but with a new identity. In February, the Old Town shop will hold its grand reopening as “The World Crafted on King.”

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PHOTOS: Don’t miss ALXnow’s coverage of the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

By James Cullum

Published December 8, 2025 at 10:30AM

The City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums marches at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town, Dec. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

What a day for a parade it was in Old Town on Saturday, Dec. 6.

The wailing of bagpipes sailed through Alexandria’s historic streets as thousands of community members gathered to watch the 54th annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade.

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A dessert shop serving churros seeks to open in vacant Old Town storefront

By James Cullum

Published December 5, 2025 at 9:30AM | Updated December 5, 2025 at 10:36AM

1022 King Street (via Google Maps)

A new dessert shop that serves churros has filed paperwork to open in a vacant storefront on King Street in Old Town.

Churrok’s is asking the city to make small modifications to 1022 King Street, the former home of the now-closed Alexandria Cupcake storefront. The application goes before the Board of Architectural Review on Dec. 17.

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Home decor boutique opens in Old Town with Mediterranean-themed goods

By James Cullum

Published December 2, 2025 at 3:45PM

Interior Instincts is open at 1124 King Street in Old Town (courtesy photo)

A new home decor boutique recently opened on King Street in Old Town.

Interior Instincts opened for business last month at 1124 King Street, in the former longtime home of Imagine Artwear. The shop is owned by Alexandria resident Shireen Alhasawi, who spent four months reimagining it into a space selling neutral and contemporary Mediterranean pieces.

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‘Maman’ French-inspired cafe plans December opening in Old Town

By Katie Taranto

Published November 25, 2025 at 1:45PM

Maman's new Old Town storefront (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A French-inspired cafe with a growing presence in the D.C. area is hoping to open a location in Old Town as soon as next month.

Maman, which started construction at 701 King Street in September, is currently preparing to open in a 3,900-square-foot vacancy left by Foxtrot in spring 2024.

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Maryland-based valet company proposes new service in Old Town

By James Cullum

Published November 21, 2025 at 2:45PM

The parking garage at 300 N. Lee Street in Old Town (via Google Maps)

A Maryland company has applied to open a new valet parking service for three Old Town restaurants.

Silver Spring-based Unipark Valet recently filed paperwork with the city to provide parking for The Fish Market, Landini Brothers Restaurant and Il Porto Italian Ristorante, each along the 100 block of King Street.