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VSP trooper injured in crash after reckless driving pursuit on I-495
VSP trooper injured in crash after reckless driving pursuit on I-495 | ALXnow
A Virginia State Police (VSP) trooper was injured in a Sunday crash on Interstate 495 in Alexandria after attempting to stop a motorist for reckless driving. The trooper went off the road to avoid striking...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
VSP trooper injured in crash after reckless driving pursuit on I-495
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 5, 2026
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 5, 2026 | ALXnow
Good Monday evening, Alexandria. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Jan 5,...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 5, 2026
DASH party bus helps Del Ray preschooler celebrate his 'dream' birthday
DASH party bus helps Del Ray preschooler celebrate his ‘dream’ birthday | ALXnow
The wheels on a Del Ray preschooler's birthday party bus went round and round Alexandria last week. Four-year-old Rowan Gilbart celebrated his best birthday yet with a DASH charter bus ride and tour of...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
DASH party bus helps Del Ray preschooler celebrate his 'dream' birthday
History tours, concerts and more coming to Alexandria this winter for America's 250th anniversary
History tours, concerts and more coming to Alexandria this winter for America’s 250th anniversary | ALXnow
From historical tours and adult field trips to trivia nights, several events coming to Alexandria this winter will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The various roles Alexandria...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
History tours, concerts and more coming to Alexandria this winter for America's 250th anniversary
Alexandria man accused of stabbing girlfriend's son with fork on New Year's Day
Alexandria man accused of stabbing girlfriend’s son with fork on New Year’s Day | ALXnow
An emergency protective order has been issued against an Alexandria man after he allegedly stabbed his girlfriend's son in the face with a fork on New Year's Day. The 41-year-old suspect was arrested...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Alexandria man accused of stabbing girlfriend's son with fork on New Year's Day
Alexandria to host City Hall pre-construction meeting as relocations are underway
Alexandria to host City Hall pre-construction meeting as relocations are underway | ALXnow
The city of Alexandria will host a virtual meeting this Thursday covering the pre-construction phase of renovations at City Hall and Market Square. Currently in its architectural and engineering design...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Alexandria to host City Hall pre-construction meeting as relocations are underway
Emergency visits for the flu triple in Alexandria, prompting calls for more vaccinations
Emergency visits for the flu triple in Alexandria, prompting calls for more vaccinations | ALXnow
After a reported uptick in flu, COVID-19 and other illnesses in the city, the Alexandria Health Department is recommending the flu shot and and other preventative measures to stay healthy. Flu-related...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Emergency visits for the flu triple in Alexandria, prompting calls for more vaccinations
Old Town-based bank expanding into Pennsylvania through $354M deal
Old Town-based bank expanding into Pennsylvania through $354M deal | ALXnow
Old Town-based Burke & Herbert Bank is expanding its reach after acquiring a Pennsylvania bank in a multimillion-dollar deal. Burke & Herbert is acquiring Camp Hill, Pa.-based LinkBank for $354.2 million,...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Old Town-based bank expanding into Pennsylvania through $354M deal
City to discuss future land usage on Duke Street during work session tomorrow
City to discuss future land usage on Duke Street during work session tomorrow | ALXnow
The Planning Commission will host a work session tomorrow (Tuesday) on a draft plan for the future of Duke Street. Still in its infancy, the Duke Street Land Use Plan is intended to guide city officials...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
City to discuss future land usage on Duke Street during work session tomorrow
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 2, 2026
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 2, 2026 | ALXnow
Good Friday evening, Alexandria. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Jan 2,...
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January 3, 2026 at 1:38 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 2, 2026
AFD battalion chiefs not entitled to overtime pay, appeals court rules
AFD battalion chiefs not entitled to overtime pay, appeals court rules | ALXnow
Battalion chiefs at the Alexandria Fire Department do not qualify for overtime wages, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth circuit ruled on Wednesday, siding with the city and affirming a lower district...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
AFD battalion chiefs not entitled to overtime pay, appeals court rules
Median apartment rents in Alexandria post first year-over-year drop since 2020
Median apartment rents in Alexandria post first year-over-year drop since 2020 | ALXnow
Alexandria closed out 2025 with median apartment rental rates down 2.5% from the start of the year — the first annual decline in five years. The 2.5% dip is more than twice the rate of decline across...
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January 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Median apartment rents in Alexandria post first year-over-year drop since 2020
Winning $1M lottery ticket sold at Del Ray convenience store
Winning $1M lottery ticket sold at Del Ray convenience store | ALXnow
One Virginia Lottery player is starting off the new year with a winning $1 million ticket purchased in Del Ray. The ticket was one of five $1 million winners in the lottery's New Year's Millionaire Raffle,...
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January 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Winning $1M lottery ticket sold at Del Ray convenience store
Christmas tree collection in Alexandria starts today
Christmas tree collection in Alexandria starts today | ALXnow
It's time to start taking those Christmas trees down. Christmas tree collection in Alexandria starts today (Friday) and will last through Friday, Jan. 16. The city will pick up natural Christmas trees...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Christmas tree collection in Alexandria starts today
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 31, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 31, 2025 | ALXnow
Good Wednesday evening, Alexandria. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Dec...
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January 1, 2026 at 1:37 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 31, 2025
The top 30 stories of 2025 in Alexandria
The top 30 stories of 2025 in Alexandria | ALXnow
At ALXnow, we're looking back at this year one last time before turning the page to 2026. This New Year's Eve, we've prepared a roundup of our most-read stories of the year. In 2025, readers stayed up-to-date...
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December 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The top 30 stories of 2025 in Alexandria
Yellow Line extends service further into D.C. and Maryland
Yellow Line extends service further into D.C. and Maryland | ALXnow
Metro riders on the Yellow Line can travel further into D.C. and Maryland beginning today (Wednesday). The Yellow Line has extended with service to Maryland's Greenbelt station for the first time since...
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December 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Yellow Line extends service further into D.C. and Maryland
SoberRide offering free Lyft rides in Alexandria for New Year's Eve
SoberRide offering free Lyft rides in Alexandria for New Year’s Eve | ALXnow
SoberRide, the initiative that has been offering free Lyft rides home in the D.C. area this holiday season, will continue to operate for New Year's Eve. Rides will become available starting at 10 p.m....
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December 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
SoberRide offering free Lyft rides in Alexandria for New Year's Eve
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 30, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 30, 2025 | ALXnow
Good Tuesday evening, Alexandria. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Dec...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 30, 2025
VDOT open house to discuss proposed upgrades to S. Van Dorn Street at Alexandria border
VDOT open house to discuss proposed upgrades to S. Van Dorn Street at Alexandria border | ALXnow
Recommendations for safety, transit, cyclist and pedestrian improvements on S. Van Dorn Street at the Alexandria border in Fairfax County will be open for public review next month. After considerable...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
VDOT open house to discuss proposed upgrades to S. Van Dorn Street at Alexandria border
VSP: Suspect in stolen vehicle rammed trooper after attempted traffic stop in Alexandria
VSP: Suspect in stolen vehicle rammed trooper after attempted traffic stop in Alexandria | ALXnow
A Maryland woman has been arrested following a pursuit to recover a stolen vehicle that left one Virginia State Police (VSP) trooper with injuries last night (Monday). The pursuit began around 11:47 p.m....
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December 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
VSP: Suspect in stolen vehicle rammed trooper after attempted traffic stop in Alexandria
New state funding will support small businesses and workforce development in Alexandria
New state funding will support small businesses and workforce development in Alexandria | ALXnow
More state funding for economic development projects is coming to Alexandria and several other localities across Virginia. The city is slated to share some $1.3 million for programs supporting small businesses...
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December 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
New state funding will support small businesses and workforce development in Alexandria
Realtors predict Alexandria will lead N. Va. in home value growth in 2026
Realtors predict Alexandria will lead N. Va. in home value growth in 2026 | ALXnow
Alexandria is expected to lead other Northern Virginia localities in home-value appreciation in the coming year, with strongest growth coming in the single-family sector. The 2026 Regional Housing Market...
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December 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Realtors predict Alexandria will lead N. Va. in home value growth in 2026
'Wonder' food hall plans grand opening next week in Potomac Yard
‘Wonder’ food hall plans grand opening next week in Potomac Yard | ALXnow
New York City-based food hall Wonder is opening a new location next month at the Potomac Yard Center. The new food hall opening at 3615 Richmond Hwy plans to offer food from more than two dozen restaurant...
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December 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
'Wonder' food hall plans grand opening next week in Potomac Yard
Alexandria trash collection pushed back for New Year's Day
Alexandria trash collection pushed back for New Year’s Day | ALXnow
The city of Alexandria will not collect waste on New Year's Day, and the remainder of the week's collection will follow a modified schedule. After Thursday, waste collection will be delayed by one day...
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December 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Alexandria trash collection pushed back for New Year's Day