Alexandria’s City Council will soon decide on moving a polling place that’s been active since Aug. 27, 1963.
That’s just one day before the historic civil rights March on Washington. For 63 years, the Blessed Sacrament Precinct at Blessed Sacrament Church (1427 W. Braddock Road) has been the polling place for parts of central Alexandria on primary and election days. City staff will ask City Council at its meeting tonight (June 9) to send the matter to its public hearing docket set for June 13.
Gawkers peeking into the windows of historic homes in Old Town need look no further.
On June 16, publisher Simon & Schuster will release “Old Town Style: Inside Alexandria’s Most Beautiful Historic Homes.” In its 253 pages, Robert Weinhagen Jr., president of the Historic Alexandria Foundation, goes inside 44 homes built within the Colonial, Federal and Victorian periods.
Think you know Creekside Village Apartments? It is time to look again. Under dynamic new management, this hidden gem in the Alexandria area is undergoing a total transformation, blending stylish modern upgrades with the spacious, community-focused living you deserve.
Whether you are scanning the local housing market or searching for your next home online, here is why the newly reimagined Creekside Village deserves to be at the top of your list.
Modern Interiors, Fully Reimagined
Every single apartment at Creekside Village is receiving top-to-bottom interior renovations. Step inside to find premium finishes typically reserved for luxury price tags:
Community Upgrades on the Horizon
The interior upgrades are just the beginning. The new management team is actively investing in the neighborhood experience with exciting amenity enhancements:
Financial Flexibility and Affordable Living
Creekside Village is a dedicated affordable housing community, offering high-quality living tailored to your budget. Renting here means peace of mind, thanks to maximum allowable household income requirements and rents determined based on 60% and 70% of median area household incomes that keep your housing costs predictable.
Additionally, residents can take advantage of flexible rent payments through the Flex Platform, allowing you to split your monthly rent into smaller, budget-friendly payments that align with your unique payday schedule. (more…)
The city is getting ready for a potential 2027 start date on one of its biggest projects to address stormwater flooding in Lynhaven and the northern part of Del Ray.
The city held a meeting on the Commonwealth, Ashby, and Glebe Flood Mitigation Project last Thursday (June 4) at the Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center. Since the last community meeting in 2025, the project has received final design plans, and the city is preparing to solicit a construction contractor. It is also coordinating with utility owners for utility relocation to accommodate new stormwater infrastructure. Summer 2027 is the tentative construction start date.
Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon is asking for City Council’s permission to apply for $35 million in state funding for two transportation projects approved in 2024.
City Council will consider Parajon’s proposal to apply for the Virginia Department of Transportation SMART SCALE funding at its meeting tonight (June 9). The funding requests include $27 million in mobility enhancements along King Street between Quaker Lane and Menokin Drive, and up to $8 million for pedestrian improvements on Mount Vernon Avenue at the intersections with Executive Avenue and Russell Road in the city’s Arlandria neighborhood. The city has a deadline of Aug. 1 to submit projects to VDOT for consideration.
Old Town North Pride is here! Join us June 20th from 6-10PM for a night filled with dancing, joy, and community in the heart of Old Town North!
Pride Dance Party @ St. Elmo’s: Hit the floor and dance the night away with music by DJ Thunderbunny
In honor of the Croatian National Football Team making Alexandria its home base, boutiques in Old Town will be decked out in the Croatian checkered flag and offer specials inspired by the country.
Old Town Boutiques, a coalition of independently-owned boutiques in Old Town, will host Shop the Checkers Boutique Week from Sunday, June 14 through Sunday, June 28. Participating retailers will display special Croatian red-and-white checkerboard crest flags at their storefronts and offer experiences drawn from Croatian culture.
Metro CEO Calls Region’s Bus Fares Inconsistent — “Over the past two years, a fare-evasion rate of 70% has been widely reported for Metrobus service. At the meeting, [Metro CEO Randy] Clarke said that the figure includes some who may just be confused about whether to pay. ‘Alexandria is free, Montgomery County went free, Prince George’s went free … Loudoun’s half-free, half-not,’ Clarke told NVTC members.” [ARLnow]
Expect More Traffic Near Croatian Team’s Home Base — “There will be a heavy police presence, including officers from the Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County Police Departments, and heavier traffic than usual on Wednesday, June 10, in the 3900 Block of W Braddock Rd., from approximately 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., due to a ticketed event at Episcopal High School.” [Alexandria Police Department]
Good Monday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 8, 2026.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Expect partly sunny skies with a high around 84°F and a light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. By Tuesday night, the weather will turn mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 68°F and a consistent south wind of about 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Four years after the demolition of Landmark Mall, Alexandria officials and developers broke ground today (June 8) on the first residential building project for the 52-acre WestEnd site.
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins was joined by many City Council members, as well as leaders from Foulger Pratt, Howard Hughes Communities and Silverstein Properties for the groundbreaking of the Aspect buildings at 5801 Duke Street. The seven-story Aspect will be connected by a sky bridge, which will also be used for the property’s fitness center, Foulger Pratt says.
Spice Kraft Indian Bistro‘s butter chicken pot pie and avocado bhel chaat won both the Judges’ Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award at the 17th annual Taste of Del Ray on Sunday (June 7).
Under a hot sun, 17 local restaurants competed at the sold-out event in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center athletic fields. This year’s celebrity judge was Todd O’Leary, CEO of Visit Alexandria.
