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20/06/2025

ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

It's been a busy week in Alexandria. Our top story was on Jeffrey Gary, a 35-year-old Fairfax County man released on bond after allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting two women at the Braddock Road and Potomac Yard Metro stations last month. Gary, 35, a Georgetown Law graduate, was employed as....

20/06/2025

Officials break ground on The Heritage at Old Town

City officials and housing leaders celebrated the start of construction Wednesday (June 18) on a $160 million affordable housing project in Old Town. The groundbreaking ceremony for The Heritage at Old Town – Block 4, located at 431 S. Columbus Street, marks the beginning of 27 months of construct...

20/06/2025

Alexandria opens cooling centers as heat wave could bring 107-degree feel-like temperatures Sunday

Alexandria residents are being encouraged by city officials to prepare immediately for several days of extreme heat starting this Sunday (June 22), as the National Weather Service predicts temperatures that could feel as high as 107 degrees. City officials have activated emergency cooling resources....

20/06/2025

'Sound the Alarm' seeks volunteers to install free smoke alarms in North Old Town

The City of Alexandria Fire Department is partnering with the American Red Cross for a "Sound the Alarm" event in North Old Town on July 12. They're seeking volunteers to help install free smoke alarms and educate residents about home fire safety in North Old Town. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p....

20/06/2025

City staff want Alexandria City High School kids on DASH buses starting in fall 2026

City staff are recommending a phased transition to replace school buses for Alexandria City High School students with DASH buses. The City Council asked staff in January to consider the transition for ACHS, Virginia's largest high school with multiple campuses and over 4,500 students. Staff have ret...

20/06/2025

Democrats in Virginia have a big fundraising advantage in the race for governor this year

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democrats in Virginia have built up a hefty fundraising advantage for their effort to reclaim the governor's mansion in a race seen as a bellwether for the party in power in Washington heading into the 2026 midterms. Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA case officer turne...

20/06/2025

Notes: Agenda: Alexandria welcomes new board, bids farewell to Executive Director

Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Friday, June 20, the 171st day of 2025. There are 194 days left in the year. Summer begins today. ☀️ Today's weather: Sunny, with a high near 87 degrees. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 68 degrees. C...

20/06/2025

2,300 Dominion Energy customers still without power in Alexandria

More than 2,300 Dominion Energy customers in Alexandria will wake up on Friday (June 20) without power. The outage comes following a severe thunderstorm that hit the area just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, bringing heavy rain and high winds to the area. 8,894 of Dominion Energy’s 70,325 customers in A...

20/06/2025

More than 8,800 Dominion Energy customers currently without power in Alexandria
https://alxnow.com/2025/06/19/more-than-8800-dominion-energy-customers-currently-without-power-in-alexandria/

(ALXnow's No. 1 most-read article for Thursday)

19/06/2025

More than 8,800 Dominion Energy customers currently without power in Alexandria

More than 8,800 Dominion Energy customers in Alexandria are experiencing a power outage Thursday (June 19). The outage comes following a severe thunderstorm that hit the area just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, bringing heavy rain and high winds to the area. According to Dominion Energy’s outage map, 8...

19/06/2025

Zoey's Golden Years: This sweet senior pup is ready to squeak her way into your heart (and home)

Meet your new best friend, Zoey - this week's adoptable dog of the week. Zoey, a 12-year-old mixed-breed female, is currently available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA). "Zoey is a sweet and affectionate girl looking to settle into a comfortable home for her golden ye...

19/06/2025

Flood Watch issued for Alexandria through evening as heavy rains expected

Alexandria and surrounding areas are under a Flood Watch from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today (Thursday, June 19), as the National Weather Service warns of potential flash flooding due to anticipated heavy rainfall. Residents should prepare for potential flooding and possible inundation in low-lying and urba...