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19/12/2025

Discover Alexandria's hottest new listings, with prices from $149,500 to $5.8M and open houses this weekend

Just Listed highlights Alexandria properties that came on the market within the past week. This feature is sponsored by Corcoran McEnearney, the leader in Alexandria real estate since 1984. This is our final look at new listings for 2025. According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system,...

19/12/2025

Baltimore woman arrested as two suspects flee from brazen Old Town yoga store theft

A 33-year-old Baltimore woman was arrested earlier this month after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of apparel from a yoga apparel store in Old Town. The suspect was captured on security camera footage with two suspects taking approximately $8,000 worth of merchandise out of Alo at 814...

19/12/2025

Several Alexandria artists nominated in regional Wammie Music Awards

At least five Alexandria artists and groups have received nominations in a program recognizing musical talent across the D.C. area. Alexandria's nominees for the 36th Annual Wammie Music Awards represent several genres, from funk and folk and hip-hop and pop. The voting period for the 2026 awards is...

19/12/2025

New names for ACPS sports facilities, library and courtyard receive final approval

Four facilities at Alexandria City Public Schools are getting new names to reflect beloved figures in the city, including a former mayor and a longtime teacher. The Alexandria City School Board voted last night (Thursday) to rename the athletic field complex at Alexandria City High School’s Minnie...

19/12/2025

🎉 New Year's Eve parties planned at over a dozen Alexandria restaurants and bars

More than a dozen restaurants and bars in Alexandria are hosting New Year's Eve parties, offering options from themed bashes to live music and multi-course dinners. Additionally, the city's 31st annual First Night celebration features family-friendly activities and fireworks over the Potomac River, with a $10 admission fee.

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19/12/2025

🏫 New ACPS budget proposal defers Cora Kelly project, schedules K-8 conversions in 2030

The updated $282 million Capital Improvement Program budget proposal for Alexandria City Public Schools defers the renovation of Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology until 2036 and schedules the K-8 conversions of Jefferson-Houston and Patrick Henry for 2030, following a 6-3 vote by board members endorsing the superintendent's proposed cuts. The proposal, which is $58 million less than the original and keeps within the city’s $285.8 million guidance, addresses urgent overcrowding issues in middle schools while acknowledging the difficult decision to delay Cora Kelly's modernization.

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19/12/2025

🏗️ Plans to replace the Old Town Pool headed to Board of Architectural Review

Alexandria has submitted plans to replace the Old Town Pool at 1609 Cameron Street after 40 years of operation, citing that the facility is nearing the end of its usability. The $12.5 million project includes a new eight-lane lap pool with additional amenities and is anticipated to begin construction in winter 2027, pending approval.

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19/12/2025

🚧 Gravestone relocations planned at Douglass Memorial Cemetery ahead of stormwater project

Approximately 250 gravestones at Douglass Memorial Cemetery will be temporarily relocated starting January 20 as part of a stormwater improvement project to update drainage systems and replace aging pipes. The project, expected to affect traffic on Wilkes Street, aims to address years of flooding issues and will involve onsite archaeological oversight to ensure the respectful treatment of potential human remains.

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19/12/2025

🧶 'Yarn Storm' at Alexandria Library collects hundreds of hats, mittens and scarves for donation

The Alexandria Library's annual Yarn Storm event at the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library collected around 400 hats, mittens, and scarves for Alexandria Community Lodgings, benefiting families experiencing homelessness. The program, run by librarian Jessica Shea since 2014, harnesses community creativity for donations and will return in 2026, with ongoing fiber arts programs available in the meantime.

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19/12/2025

💰 Winning $50K Powerball ticket purchased at Arlandria convenience store

A $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was purchased at the Tiger Market and Bakery in Arlandria, one of five such tickets sold in Virginia for the drawing. The winning tickets matched four of the five white ball numbers and the red Powerball number, with the next drawing offering a $1.5 billion jackpot.

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19/12/2025

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 18, 2025

Good Thursday 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 18, 2025. 7:30 am: Morning Notes for December 18, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments9:15 am: String of thefts ...

19/12/2025

🚨 String of thefts at Old Town yoga apparel stores under police investigation

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a series of thefts targeting Alo Yoga and Lululemon stores in Old Town, Alexandria, with suspects linked to a broader pattern of regional retail thefts. On November 29, two women stole over $6,000 in merchandise from the Alo Yoga store on King Street, departing in a black Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was later found abandoned with other stolen goods in Suitland, Maryland.

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