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Bail granted for groomer accused of abusing dogs in Alexandria

Published August 4, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated August 4, 2025 at 1:28PM

The Franklin P. Backus Courthouse in Old Town, Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

An Alexandria man charged with felony animal abuse was granted bail on July 24 (Thursday), despite objections from the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

Kevin Malik Sanders was granted a $10,000 bail on personal recognizance and goes to court for a three-day jury trial starting Feb. 2, 2026, according to the Alexandria Clerk of Court. The 29-year-old was arrested on July 21, 2025, after the death of a three-year-old Golden Retriever named Abigail at Your Dog’s Best Friends (2000 Richmond Highway) on July 12, 2024. He was charged with four Class 1 misdemeanors and one count of felony animal abuse. The Commonwealth’s Attorney released allegations of abuse in an effort to keep him behind bars (see below).

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JUST IN: One person injured in storage shed fire at Hertz Car Rental on Richmond Highway

By James Cullum

Published July 15, 2025 at 11:18AM

A fire was extinguished in the rear of the Hertz office at 3800 Richmond Highway on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

One burn victim was transported to the hospital after a fire in a shed containing paint and chemicals behind the Hertz office at 3800 Richmond Highway.

The incident was reported at approximately 9:45 a.m., with the incorrect address listed as Alexandria Toyota, located at 3750 Richmond Highway. Instead, Alexandria and Arlington firefighters found a storage shed in the rear parking lot of the next-door Hertz property “actively on fire.”

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Exhibition baseball team ‘Savannah Bananas’ taking over Dunkin’ in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published June 25, 2025 at 12:00PM

The Savannah Bananas (via Facebook)

The Savannah Bananas, an exhibition baseball team from Georgia, is taking over the Dunkin’ at 3325 Richmond Highway for two hours on Saturday (June 28).

Dunkin’ is the “official coffee and breakfast partner” of the Savannah Bananas, and from 9 to 11 a.m., players will go behind the counter to take orders, treat guests, and give away free merchandise.

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Michael & Son owner wants to open an Asian fusion restaurant across from Potomac Yard

By James Cullum

Published May 28, 2025 at 4:45PM

A rendering of Flavor Hive at 3314 Richmond Highway, as envisioned by owner Basim Mansour (via City of Alexandria)

The owner of a popular local home improvement business is getting into the restaurant game.

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Amazon Fresh opens in Potomac Yard Shopping Center

By James Cullum

Published July 25, 2024 at 1:45PM | Updated July 26, 2024 at 12:41PM

Amazon Fresh opening at 3801 Richmond Highway in the Potomac Yard Shopping Center (staff photo by James Cullum)

Amazon Fresh opened in the Potomac Yard Shopping Center today at 3801 Richmond Highway — four years since the former Shoppers Food Warehouse closed.

“I’m glad it finally opened,” said customer Anita Taylor. “We’ve been waiting almost five years for another grocery store.”

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Alexandria Police say man broke into Potomac Yard &Pizza, stole a TV and ate a pizza while he was there

By James Cullum

Published July 25, 2024 at 9:45AM | Updated July 25, 2024 at 10:46AM

&Pizza in Potomac Yard (image via Google Maps)

No arrest has been made, but the Alexandria Police Department is investigating a connection between a break-in at a restaurant in Potomac Yard and a nearby apartment complex earlier this month.

The incidents occurred in the evening and early morning hours of June 30 and July 1, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

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Potomac Yard Pizza Place Permutating to ‘Pita & Platters’

By Vernon Miles

Published March 6, 2024 at 9:40AM

Marino's on Richmond Highway (image via Google Maps)

Marino’s Pizza and Subs at 3100 Richmond Highway* could soon become a Middle Eastern restaurant with a carry-out focus.

Owner Talat Omar filed a special use permit with the City of Alexandria to turn the now-closed pizza place into Omar’s Pitas & Platters.

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Renovated Mount Jefferson Park awaits city inspections before reopening

By James Cullum

Published March 3, 2023 at 1:20PM

The renovation of Mount Jefferson Park is complete, and the city will conduct inspections between now and May 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum)

After more than six months of delay, the renovation of Mount Jefferson Park is complete.

City inspections now stand between the park reopening to the public, according to the city. That process could take another two months.

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POLICE: No arrest after 130 mph chase through Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published February 22, 2023 at 1:30PM | Updated February 22, 2023 at 8:13PM

Police car lights (file photo)

Virginia State Police did not pursue a vehicle into Maryland after an early morning high-speed chase through Alexandria.

No one was injured or vehicles struck in the chase, which began at around 1:30 a.m. near exit 173 (Van Dorn Street) on westbound Interstate 495, according to VSP.

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Jack Taylor sells Alexandria Toyota for $35 million

By James Cullum

Published December 29, 2022 at 3:30PM

Alexandria Toyota dealership (via Facebook/Alexandria Toyota)

Jack Taylor’s Alexandria Toyota sold for $35 million to a Maryland company last month, and the dealership is keeping the name “Alexandria Toyota.”

Waldorf-based Kody Holdings, which owns a dozen auto dealerships in Maryland, bought the dealership at 3750 Richmond Highway on November 21.

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Brewski’s Barkhaus might drop expansion request after neighbors complain of barking

By James Cullum

Published October 19, 2022 at 2:15PM | Updated October 19, 2022 at 5:01PM

Barkhaus dog outside (photo via Barkhaus/Facebook)

After complaints of inescapable barking creeping into the neighborhood, Brewski’s Barkhaus might not go ahead with its special use permit (SUP) request to expand outdoor seating.

Barkhaus (529 E. Howell Avenue), the D.C. Metro area’s first-ever dog-friendly bar and restaurant with an off-leash indoor and outdoor dog park, opened two years ago. The business wants to add 20 seats to the outdoor seating area, which already has 20 outdoor seats.