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Published March 2, 2020 at 7:00AM

People enjoy the Mount Vernon Trail on a warm January day at sunset (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Schools Preparing for Coronavirus — “ACPS has partnered with the Alexandria City Health Department and local first responders to form a COVID-19 Task Force Planning Committee to work closely to monitor this evolving situation. We plan to provide updates as we progress with this planning and work.” [ACPS]

Reminder: Primary Day is Tomorrow — “On Tuesday, March 3, there will be a Democratic Party presidential primary election in the City of Alexandria. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.” [City of Alexandria]

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Man Arrested For 7-Eleven Robberies in Alexandria, Arlington

By James Cullum

Published February 27, 2020 at 11:45AM | Updated February 27, 2020 at 8:00PM

The 7-Eleven at 30 Reynolds Street (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

An Arlington man is in custody after police say he robbed a 7-Eleven store in Arlington and attempted to rob a 7-Eleven in Alexandria’s Landmark area.

Michael Sheffey, 59, was arrested on Monday by Arlington County Police for a robbery of the 7-Eleven at 2815 S. Wakefield Street in Arlington on Saturday, Feb. 15. He has also been charged with attempting to rob the 7-Eleven at 30 S. Reynolds Street on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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Police Investigating Robbery at King Street Speedway Gas Station

By James Cullum

Published February 12, 2020 at 9:15AM

There was a robbery at the Speedway gas station at 4808 King Street on Feb. 8 (Image via Google Maps)

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at the Speedway gas station at 4808 King Street over the weekend.

At around 9 p.m. Saturday, a man walked into the gas station and brandished a handgun, before fleeing on foot. No one was injured in the incident.

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By ALXnow.com

Published February 4, 2020 at 8:00AM | Updated February 4, 2020 at 9:08AM

Robbery in Landmark Area — “The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a robbery from person in the unit block of South Reynolds Street. Victim had items taken and received a minor injury. Expect police activity in the area.” [Twitter]

Alexandria’s Mobility Priorities — “The top four priorities for the future of transportation according to Alexandria residents are congestion management, safe and comfortable places to bike and walk, reliable and efficient transit and maintaining infrastructure. The Alexandria Mobility Plan team revealed those results from their community outreach meetings at seven locations in Alexandria and an online survey last fall.” [Alexandria Living]

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By ALXnow.com

Published January 13, 2020 at 6:00AM

APD Investigates Friday Night Robbery — “The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a commercial robbery in the 3100 block of Duke Street. Merchandise was taken and one minor Injury. Expect police activity in the area.” [Twitter]

Appointment for Former Fire Chief — “Former Alexandria, Va Fire Chief Robert Dubé has been appointed Deputy Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, according to a press release issued Friday, January 10, 2020 from Governor Ralph Northam’s office.” [Zebra]

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Police: Safeway Near Bradlee Shopping Center Robbed at Knifepoint

By Vernon Miles

Published December 16, 2019 at 3:15PM

Safeway near the Bradlee Shopping Center (photo via Google Maps)

The Safeway near the King/Braddock/Quaker intersection and the Bradlee Shopping Center was robbed early this morning morning, according to police.

Police spokesman Lt. Courtney Ballantine said the robbery took place around 3 a.m. at the Safeway at 3526 King Street.

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Police: Armed Suspects Rob Two Men in the West End

By Vernon Miles

Published October 29, 2019 at 11:30AM

A group of men, at least one of whom was armed with a gun, robbed two people on the 400 block of N. Armistead Street last night, according to Alexandria police.

The incident happened around 11 p.m.

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By ALXnow.com

Published October 4, 2019 at 8:00AM

Mirror Mirror art display at Waterfront park in Old Town Alexandria (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Suit Filed Over Chicken Slaughterhouse — “The drama over the halal poultry butcher shop coming to Alexandria did not end when city council approved the business’ special use permit on March 26… About a month after the SUP approval, 10 businesses and residents filed a lawsuit against the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria City Council over the decision.” [Alexandria Times]

FBI Releases 2018 Crime Stats — “In Alexandria, violent crime fell from 262 to 260. That includes four murders and nonnegligent manslaughters, down from six in the previous year. Alexandria had 2,482 property crimes total in 2018, the same number reported in 2017.” [Patch]

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Police Investigating Cell Phone Robbery in Lincolnia

By ALXnow.com

Published October 3, 2019 at 3:15PM

Alexandria police cruiser (File photo by Jay Westcott)

Alexandria Police are investigating a reported robbery of a cell phone in the Lincolnia area.

The incident happened around 2 p.m. on the 400 block of N. Armistead Street.

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By ALXnow.com

Published October 1, 2019 at 8:00AM

Sunset as seen from King Street (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

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