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JUST IN: Driver stabbed after early morning hit-and-run in Arlandria

By James Cullum
Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A man was stabbed in the abdomen and neck in Arlandria early Saturday morning (June 13) after an apparent hit-and-run, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

The 20-year-old victim called 911 at around 12:45 a.m. to report that he was stabbed by the driver of a white Chevrolet cargo van in the 800 block of W. Glebe Road, and that the driver fled the scene. The victim told police the suspect’s Virginia license plate number and a license plate reader tracked the van nearly four miles away in the 4800 block of Kenmore Avenue in the city’s West End.

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 12, 2026

By ALXnow.com

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 — Jun 12, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Arlington man charged with involuntary manslaughter in fatal King Street crash (938 views)
  2. Little Birdie in Del Ray wants to use alley for more outdoor seating (743 views)
  3. Poll: The best ice cream shop in Alexandria (553 views)

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. Alexandria seeks $35M in VDOT grants for King Street, Mount Vernon Avenue projects (4354 views)
  2. NOW: Nearly 11K without power in Alexandria after severe thunderstorm (4347 views)
  3. APD to focus on Alexandria’s crime hotspots in new safety plan (3436 views)
  4. Alexandria City Council to vote on relocating polling place after 63 years (2653 views)
  5. Alexandria leaders break ground on WestEnd development’s first residential building (2316 views)
  6. Boutiques to hold ‘Shop the Checkers’ to welcome Croatian team to Alexandria (2085 views)
  7. City Council to consider $135M funding plan for former power plant redevelopment this week (2006 views)
  8. First look: Inside Old Town’s newest ultra high-end townhomes (1999 views)
  9. State Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker co-founds maternity and kids’ consignment boutique in Del Ray (1951 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Saturday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

☀️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather with a high of 88°F and a northwest wind at 6 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 67°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”
– C.S. Lewis

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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School Board cuts 56 positions in $401M ACPS budget, gives lifeline to CIS program

By James Cullum and Emily Leayman
The Alexandria City School Board on June 11, 2016 (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria City School Board gave the green light to its $401.18 million combined funds budget on Thursday night, capping months of public meetings and conversations during what Board Chair Michelle Rief described as “an extraordinarily difficult budget year.”

“This year’s budget development process occurred amid significant uncertainty,” Rief said before the budget’s passage, “including federal workforce reductions that disproportionately affect Alexandria, slowing City revenue growth, continued inflationary pressures, the complexity of negotiating our first collective bargaining agreement and the delayed adoption of the state budget.”

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Sails on the Potomac and ALX Jazz Fest lead Alexandria’s June 12-14 weekend events

By Emily Leayman
The Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center at Waterfront Park is home to the Tall Ship Providence (staff photo by James Cullum)

As the second weekend of June arrives, Alexandria City Public Schools students are off for the summer and families will be heading out to enjoy events around the city and region.

Sails on the Potomac will coincide with ALX Jazz Fest from June 12-14 at Waterfront Park (1A Prince Street). Highlights of the event include tall ship tours, fireworks, ALX Jazz Fest performances and the VA250 Mobile Museum.

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Little Birdie in Del Ray wants to use alley for more outdoor seating

By James Cullum
Little Birdie at 1504B Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray (staff photo by James Cullum)

As it prepares to open later this month, Little Birdie in Del Ray wants to add more outside seating.

Restaurant owners Matt Sloan and Eric Brannon are asking the city for permission to install 16 additional outdoor seats in an unused alley, adding to the 10 seats already approved. In March, the city approved the change in ownership at the venue. The space at 1504B Mount Vernon Avenue was formerly occupied by Benny DiForza’s Pizza, which opened in February 2024 and closed last October.

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Arlington man charged with involuntary manslaughter in fatal King Street crash

By James Cullum
Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A 23-year-old Arlington man faces a felony charge after a two-car crash that killed an Alexandria man last December.

Mohammad Mohammadi has been charged with involuntary manslaughter (a Class 5 felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison) and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving.

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Poll: The best ice cream shop in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

On the warm summer days, Alexandrians will venture out to their favorite ice cream shop to enjoy a frozen treat. The city has no shortage of options, from classic ice cream parlors to gelato and frozen custard shops.

Here are the nominees for “Best Ice Cream Shop in Alexandria” as part of our returning ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your go-to ice cream shop? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Summer Camp in Alexandria is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Outdoor Dining Spot in Alexandria. The results are now official:

  1. BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
  2. Ada’s on the River
  3. Vola’s Dockside Grill & Hi-Tide Lounge
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Alexandria drinking water customers to see smaller rate hike after settlement

By Emily Leayman
Water faucet (via Imani/Unsplash)

Virginia American Water, the drinking water utility for Alexandria, has agreed to a settlement that sets a lower rate increase than originally proposed.

The June 5 settlement with the State Corporation Commission, City of Alexandria, City of Hopewell and Prince George County allows Virginia American Water to increase its revenues by $16 million annually, which is less than the $22 million the utility requested.

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