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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 19, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 19, 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 -- Nov...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 19, 2025
Domestic violence survivors call for more program funding at Old Town discussion with prosecutors
Domestic violence survivors call for more program funding at Old Town discussion with prosecutors | ALXnow
Amid deepening federal funding cuts to programs for crime victims, commonwealth's attorneys gathered in Alexandria today (Wednesday) to listen to survivors' stories. The public officials attended the...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Domestic violence survivors call for more program funding at Old Town discussion with prosecutors
Alexandria to receive $10.9 million in funding for DASH, senators announce
Alexandria to receive $10.9 million in funding for DASH, senators announce | ALXnow
The city of Alexandria will receive $10.9 million in federal grant funding toward DASH, Sens. Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D) announced today (Wednesday). Funding will benefit the the transit system's...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Alexandria to receive $10.9 million in funding for DASH, senators announce
Alexandria Cider Festival brings tastings, food trucks to Old Town this weekend
Alexandria Cider Festival brings tastings, food trucks to Old Town this weekend | ALXnow
An appealing annual cider festival is right around the corner in Old Town. The Alexandria Cider Festival will return to Lloyd House at 220 N. Washington Street this Saturday, Nov. 22, with cider tastings...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Alexandria Cider Festival brings tastings, food trucks to Old Town this weekend
AFD extinguishes fire at Landmark high-rise, transporting two residents to hospital
AFD extinguishes fire at Landmark high-rise, transporting two residents to hospital | ALXnow
The Alexandria Fire Department transported two people to Inova Fairfax Hospital last night (Tuesday) after responding to a two-alarm high-rise apartment fire in Landmark. The fire on the 14th floor of...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
AFD extinguishes fire at Landmark high-rise, transporting two residents to hospital
Comey lawyers seek indictment dismissal over 'vindictive and selective' prosecution
Comey lawyers seek indictment dismissal over ‘vindictive and selective’ prosecution | ALXnow
Former FBI Director James Comey will make another run Wednesday at getting his criminal case dismissed, with his lawyers looking to convince a judge that the prosecution is vindictive and rooted in President...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Comey lawyers seek indictment dismissal over 'vindictive and selective' prosecution
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House launch food pantry and collection effort
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House launch food pantry and collection effort | ALXnow
Alexandria's historic Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House site is collecting non-perishable food donations in exchange for admission discounts this holiday season. Now through Dec. 29, guests who bring one...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House launch food pantry and collection effort
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 18, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 18, 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 -- Nov...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 18, 2025
Alexandria staff zero in on options to prevent displacement and preserve affordable housing
Alexandria staff zero in on options to prevent displacement and preserve affordable housing | ALXnow
City staff laid out numerous possible policies for preserving affordable housing in Alexandria and preventing tenant displacement at a meeting yesterday (Monday). The city is seeking to update its 12-year-old...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Alexandria staff zero in on options to prevent displacement and preserve affordable housing
Akeno Sushi plans late November opening in Old Town
Akeno Sushi plans late November opening in Old Town | ALXnow
A family-owned sushi restaurant is preparing to open soon in Old Town with a menu full of Thai and East Asian specialties. Interior renovations for Akeno Sushi are wrapping up at 611 King Street, where...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Akeno Sushi plans late November opening in Old Town
Alexandria nonprofit Cornerstone Craftsman builds new futures by teaching trades
Alexandria nonprofit Cornerstone Craftsman builds new futures by teaching trades | ALXnow
Over two dozen young men in Alexandria are learning how to foster a successful career in skilled trades with the help of an Alexandria-based nonprofit. Roberto Gomez, the CEO of remodeling company Even...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Alexandria nonprofit Cornerstone Craftsman builds new futures by teaching trades
Alexandria Sheriff's Office recovers missing man with Project Lifesaver technology
Alexandria Sheriff’s Office recovers missing man with Project Lifesaver technology | ALXnow
An Alexandria man with dementia who wandered more than a mile from his home was recovered by the Alexandria Sheriff's Office earlier this month. ASO Lieutenant Victor Ignacio noticed an Alexandria Police...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Alexandria Sheriff's Office recovers missing man with Project Lifesaver technology
Pop-up at West Alexandria Transit Center tomorrow offers more info on final design
Pop-up at West Alexandria Transit Center tomorrow offers more info on final design | ALXnow
Members of the public can learn more and provide feedback on the final design of the West Alexandria Transit Center at a pop-up event tomorrow (Wednesday) The event will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Pop-up at West Alexandria Transit Center tomorrow offers more info on final design
AFD extinguishes Monday vehicle fire in West End parking garage
AFD extinguishes Monday vehicle fire in West End parking garage | ALXnow
The Alexandria Fire Department extinguished a car fire last night (Monday) in an apartment building garage at the 5900 block of Quantrell Avenue. AFD arrived at the intersection of Quantrell Avenue and...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
AFD extinguishes Monday vehicle fire in West End parking garage
Housing Alexandria distributes 300 Thanksgiving meals to families in need
Housing Alexandria distributes 300 Thanksgiving meals to families in need | ALXnow
A nonprofit affordable housing provider in Alexandria has distributed Thanksgiving meals to 300 families in need, following its annual holiday food drive. The drive organized by Housing Alexandria surpassed...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Housing Alexandria distributes 300 Thanksgiving meals to families in need
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 17, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 17, 2025 | 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 -- Nov 17,...
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November 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 17, 2025
Living in mold and disrepair, ARHA tenants decry unsafe living conditions, neglect
Living in mold and disrepair, ARHA tenants decry unsafe living conditions, neglect | ALXnow
Past and present residents at Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) properties are continuing to speak out against years of neglect and unsafe living conditions at their homes. Chronic...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Living in mold and disrepair, ARHA tenants decry unsafe living conditions, neglect
Pool at Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility reopens after mechanical repairs
Pool at Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility reopens after mechanical repairs | ALXnow
The competition pool at the Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility has reopened following repairs to its filtration system. The pool at 3795 W. Braddock Road unexpectedly closed last Monday after staff members...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Pool at Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility reopens after mechanical repairs
LaPluma cafe gets more seating and longer hours in Old Town, after neighbors rally support
LaPluma cafe gets more seating and longer hours in Old Town, after neighbors rally support | ALXnow
Alexandria leaders have approved an Old Town cafe's request to expand its outdoor seating and extend Sunday hours, after several neighbors spoke in support of the measure. The City Council green-lit LaPluma...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
LaPluma cafe gets more seating and longer hours in Old Town, after neighbors rally support
Alexandria-based 'Rosie Riveters' plans expanded STEM education with new grants
Alexandria-based ‘Rosie Riveters’ plans expanded STEM education with new grants | ALXnow
With two new grants, a STEM education nonprofit in Alexandria is looking to expand its programming to more Virginia students. Rosie Riveters plans to introduce its hands-on learning tools to some 2,300...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Alexandria-based 'Rosie Riveters' plans expanded STEM education with new grants
National Science Foundation will stay in Carlyle, retaining hundreds of jobs
National Science Foundation will stay in Carlyle, retaining hundreds of jobs | ALXnow
The National Science Foundation (NSF) will remain in Carlyle, after it announced an official search for office space last summer. Through NSF's decision, Alexandria will retain 1,600 NSF federal employees...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
National Science Foundation will stay in Carlyle, retaining hundreds of jobs
APD investigating after stabbing in Arlandria last night
APD investigating after stabbing in Arlandria last night | ALXnow
No arrests have been announced in connection with an Arlandria stabbing last night (Sunday) that left a man with non-life threatening injuries. The victim was stabbed in the stomach outside an apartment...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
APD investigating after stabbing in Arlandria last night
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 14, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 14, 2025 | 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 -- Nov 14,...
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November 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 14, 2025
JUST IN: Fired ARHA CEO sues organization, alleging misleading statements over termination
JUST IN: Fired ARHA CEO sues organization, alleging misleading statements over termination | ALXnow
The former CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority is now suing the organization for millions of dollars in damages, according to paperwork filed yesterday (Thursday) in the Alexandria...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
JUST IN: Fired ARHA CEO sues organization, alleging misleading statements over termination
Old Town Books celebrates seven years of business with specials tomorrow
Old Town Books celebrates seven years of business with specials tomorrow | ALXnow
Book specials, prizes and a kids' storytime are coming to Old Town Books tomorrow (Saturday) as the local shop celebrates seven years in business. The independent bookstore at 130 S. Royal Street first...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Old Town Books celebrates seven years of business with specials tomorrow