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04/02/2025

New air restrictions go into effect around National Airport following deadly mid-air collision
https://alxnow.com/2025/02/03/new-air-restrictions-go-into-effect-around-national-airport-following-deadly-mid-air-collision/

(ALXnow's No. 3 most-read article for Monday)

04/02/2025

Police investigating alleged robbery at gunpoint in Old Town
https://alxnow.com/2025/02/03/police-investigating-alleged-robbery-at-gunpoint-in-old-town/

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

03/02/2025

New air restrictions go into effect around National Airport following deadly mid-air collision

Additional restrictions have gone into effect around Reagan National Airport following Wednesday night's fatal mid-air crash over the Potomac. The low-altitude helicopter corridor in use at the time of the fiery collision has been closed for the time being, U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) confirmed with...

03/02/2025

Police investigating alleged robbery at gunpoint in Old Town

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) investigating a report of an armed robbery on the iconic cobble stone Captain's Row in Old Town. According to the scanner, a person called in around 1:20 p.m. saying they were just robbed at gunpoint at the intersection of Prince Street and S. Lee Street in Old...

03/02/2025

Alexandria and 'neigh'boring jurisdictions help rescue escaped horses on Telegraph Road

Alexandria and some neighboring jurisdictions had to hoof it to catch some escaped horses on Telegraph Road yesterday. Fairfax County Police Department helped the Alexandria Police Department secure the horses. Both horses were safely returned to custody in 'stable' condition. Police did not respond...

03/02/2025

Alexandria offering free tax prep for locals making less than $67k

If you're an Alexandrian making less than $67,000, you can skip TurboTax this year and get help directly from the City of Alexandria. Qualifying residents can receive support from Community Tax Aid, Inc., a non-profit based out of DC that helps to ensure taxpayers apply for all applicable credits an...

03/02/2025

Notes: Three Alexandria parks closed for recovery efforts after midair collision

Good Monday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today's weather: Expect mostly sunny weather and a high of around 58 degrees during the day, with calm winds picking up to 5 to 8 mph from the south in the afternoon. As the night approaches, skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to about 46 d...

03/02/2025

Vietnamese restaurant Saigon Rolls opens in Old Town
https://alxnow.com/2025/01/31/vietnamese-restaurant-saigon-rolls-opens-in-old-town/

(ALXnow's No. 3 most-read article for Sunday)

03/02/2025

Notes: Owner of huge Braddock office complex housing ACPS administration in default on debt
https://alxnow.com/2025/01/31/notes-owner-of-huge-braddock-office-complex-housing-acps-administration-in-default-on-debt/

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

03/02/2025

Alexandria man sentenced to 3 years and 9 months in prison for executing family dog
https://alxnow.com/2025/01/31/alexandria-man-sentenced-to-3-years-and-9-months-in-prison-for-executing-family-dog/

(ALXnow's No. 2 most-read article for Sunday)

31/01/2025

ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

The biggest story in the region this week was the tragic collision of a military helicopter carrying three soldiers with a regional jet with 64 people on board. The crash occurred around 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday night while the plane flying in from Wichita, Kansas, was on approach to land at Runway 33...

31/01/2025

Alexandria man sentenced to 3 years and 9 months in prison for executing family dog

A 41-year-old Alexandria man was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for executing the family dog in a fit of rage, according to Commonwealth's Attorney Bryan Porter. Sean Nikai Callender was sentenced on Jan. 23 after being convicted of felony animal cruelty and reckless handling of....

31/01/2025

Just Listed includes a 3 BD/2 BA, 2 half bath brick home with a wood burning fireplace and stone patio 🏠💰

Just Listed includes a 3 BD/2 BA, 2 half bath brick home with a wood burning fireplace and stone patio.

31/01/2025

Vietnamese restaurant Saigon Rolls opens in Old Town

Saigon Rolls, a new restaurant with pho, banh mi and more is now open at 606 King Street. The restaurant is filling a space previously occupied by another Vietnamese restaurant, Pho Nam, which opened in 2020, and Breugger's Bagels before that. Saigon Rolls offers a variety of dishes, including veget...

31/01/2025

Notes: Owner of huge Braddock office complex housing ACPS administration in default on debt

Good Friday morning, Alexandria! 🌧️ Today's weather: Expect rain with a high near 55, accompanied by a south wind of 8-11 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. It is certain to rain, potentially accumulating between half to three quarters of an inch. In the evening, there's a 50% chance of rain before 1am...

31/01/2025

New salad restaurant coming to Del Ray with French Toast food truck in the back
https://alxnow.com/2025/01/30/new-salad-restaurant-coming-to-del-ray-with-french-toast-food-truck-in-the-back/

(ALXnow's No. 3 most-read article for Thursday)

31/01/2025

Recovery efforts underway after military helicopter and regional jet collide near National Airport
https://alxnow.com/2025/01/30/rescue-efforts-still-underway-after-military-helicopter-and-regional-jet-collide-near-national-airport/

(ALXnow's No. 2 most-read article for Thursday)

31/01/2025

Alexandria asks waterfront visitors not to touch or collect collision wreckage
https://alxnow.com/2025/01/30/alexandria-asks-waterfront-visitors-not-to-touch-or-collect-collision-wreckage/

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