Despite constant maintenance issues, Ronesha Parker says that she and her daughter are literally breathing easier.
Earlier this summer, Parker and her neighbors living in Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority properties on S. 28th Street were temporarily moved into hotels while maintenance crews fixed mold and other longstanding issues. In August, Parker and her daughter were moved to another property on W. Braddock Road.
The first 100 customers at the recently renovated Dunkin’ in the Van Dorn Station Shopping Center this Saturday (Sept. 26) will get free coffee for a year, the franchise announced.
The 2,000-square-foot doughnut shop at 504-D S. Van Dorn Street closed last month, and just got its interior remodeled and parking lot repaved. The shop will host its grand reopening on Saturday from 9-11 a.m. The ribbon cutting will be held at 9:45 a.m. and feature an appearance by Dunkin’s mascot Sprinkles. Free giveaways and samples will also be provided to customers.
This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in Alexandria, VA, Adrianna is more than just a Real Estate Agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate.
Most Expensive Homes/Townhomes Currently For Sale:
$4,395,000 – 515 N St Asaph St 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full/3 Half Bathrooms, 4,836 Sqft, Listed by Lauren Bishop – Corcoran
$4,000,000 – 1208 Janneys Lane New Construction, 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms, 6,320 Sqft, Listed by Barry Murphy – Samson Properties
$3,195,000 – 1406 Coventry Lane 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full/2 Half Bathrooms, 5,517 Sqft, Listed by Melissa Shelby – Compass
$3,195,000 – 220 S Fairfax St – 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 3,170 Sqft, Listed by Patterson Group – TTR Sotheby’s
$2,950,000 – 1337 Kingston Ave 7 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, 7,424 Sqft, Listed by Melissa Shelby – Compass
Least Expensive Homes/Townhomes For Sale:
$570,000 – 318 E Raymond Ave 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1,120 Sqft, Listed by Karen Graves – Weichert
$575,000 – 102 S Ingram St 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,196 Sqft, Listed by Mark McFadden – Compass
$585,000 – 4335 Utica Ave 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,296 Sqft, Listed by Stephanie Hurley – Compass
$599,000 – 3739 Mark Dr 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,024 Sqft, Listed by Andres Martinez Villalba – Spring Hill Real Estate
$625,000 – 206 N Payne St 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 702 Sqft, Listed by Real Property Management Pros
If you have any questions about these listings, or are looking to make a move in the market, please contact Adrianna Vallario – Your Alexandria Real Estate Agent.
September is already approaching its end, and fall events are ramping up around Alexandria.
Some of the month’s biggest events are taking place this weekend — the returning Alexandria Fall Art Festival in Carlyle and sold-out 84th Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour in Old Town. Other highlights include the new Old Town Beauty Crawl, Alexandria Film Festival’s premiere of “Ask E. Jean,” the Friends of Beatley Central Library book sale, Wilderness Kids Alexandria Music Festival and an event with “The Silver Linings Playbook” author Matthew Quick.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking to splurge, Alexandria’s fine dining restaurants are known for high-quality offerings, ambiance and attentive staff. From traditional steakhouses to elevated specialty cuisines, there is no shortage of options diners can find without leaving the city.
Here are the nominees for “Best Restaurant for a Fancy Dinner in Alexandria” as part of our returning ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your go-to restaurant? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for the Best Neighborhood 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 Preschool/Daycare in Alexandria. The results are now official:
1. Washington St. UMC Preschool
2. Discovery Time Learning Center
3. Hopkins House – Helen Day Preschool Academy
Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.
New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.
A California-based jewelry store has filed paperwork to open a location at 726 King Street.
There are more than 130 gorjana jewelry stores across the country, the nearest located in Tysons Corner, D.C. and Bethesda, Md. The company is asking Alexandria’s Board of Architectural Review to approve its certificate of appropriateness at its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Traffic and Parking Board to Consider New Proposal for Russell Road Monday — “The Traffic and Parking Board will hold its next public hearing on Monday, September 28 at 7 p.m. Docket materials have been posted for the upcoming meeting. At the public hearing, members of the public can weigh in on parking changes on Russell Road, Dawes Avenue, and Old Dominion Boulevard, and three proposed curb cuts among other topics. This Traffic and Parking Board meeting will be held in person at 2900-B Business Center Drive and virtually via Zoom.” [City of Alexandria]
Street Flooding Reported During Coastal Flood Warning — “Old Town Alexandria saw flooding along the Potomac River early Thursday morning, as abnormally high tides led to water covering some streets on the riverfront. Streets on the Strand and the end of King Street were covered in inches of water blocks inland from the river’s edge. As of Thursday, no flooding into businesses or buildings was reported, but parks and some roads were affected.” [NBC Washington]
Good Thursday 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 — Sep 24, 2026.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
It will be mostly sunny with a high of around 72°F. Expect a north wind at 11 to 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. Overnight, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of about 56°F, and the north wind will continue at 10 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
– George Bernard Shaw
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Alexandria’s City Hall renovation faced a major challenge this summer with the removal of additional asbestos, city staff told City Council on Tuesday (Sept. 22).
Contractors working on the massive renovation project spent 10 weeks and more than $3 million in reserve funds to demolish and safely remove an entire section of asbestos-contaminated wall facing King Street that was installed in the 1960s.
Crooked Beat Records is reopening in a new location in Del Ray this weekend.
Owner Bill Daly announced on social media that the store will be open at 2101B Mount Vernon Avenue on Friday, Sept. 25, from 4-7 p.m., Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1-6 p.m.
