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.
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.
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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.”
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.
Alexandria, VA – In recognition of World Pride Month, the City of Alexandria welcomes back the Annual LGBTQIA+ Pride fair on June 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. at John Carlyle Square Park (300 John Carlyle Street), sponsored by the City of Alexandria, Del Ray Community Partnership, Inova Pride, Kindred Tree Healing Center, and VEG ER for Pets.
Join neighbors, friends, and allies for an afternoon of music, creativity, and community. Enjoy emcee Rayceen Pendarvis, inspiring words from Alexandria leaders, live performances by the Funicular Project, line-dancing, and DJ Thunderbunny. Express yourself at the mobile art lab, grab a bite from local food vendors, and explore more than 100 Pride affirming programs, organizations, and businesses from across Alexandria. Families are invited to experience Drag Story Hour, celebrating imagination, joy, and the freedom to be your authentic self.
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.
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.
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.
Meet Suzie, a perfect companion for fans of big dogs with gentle natures.
This 7-year-old dog at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has settled into a calm adult life — a balance of relaxation time and running around with squeaky toys in the backyard.
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.
