Washington Commanders players helped pack 500 bags of food for students at Mount Vernon Community School in Del Ray on Tuesday (Sept. 22).
Hundreds of students welcomed wide receiver Jaylin Lane, cornerback Rasul Douglas and mascot Major Tuddy in a pep rally in the school auditorium. This was the Commanders’ third annual visit to MVCS in collaboration with the nonprofit Blessings in a Backpack.
President Donald Trump (R) has rolled back a 2009 executive order that has guided mandates for the Chesapeake Bay’s cleanup for more than 17 years. The action took aim at localities like Alexandria with stormwater utility fees.
The White House said the 2009 executive order created a “broad mandate” for states and localities to improve the Chesapeake Bay’s health “without providing clarity on how to implement that order’s requirements.” According to the feds, Virginia — collectively with New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, D.C., Delaware and West Virginia — has met 100% of the goal for sediment reduction, 90% for phosphorus reduction, and 57% for nitrogen reduction.
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.
An Alexandria man is being held without bond on charges of abduction, robbery and violating a protective order against a woman he was dating.
The suspect has been held without bond since his arrest on Monday, May 18. On the previous evening, Sunday, May 17, the victim told police the suspect physically assaulted her and stole $1,500, her iPhone and her car, according to a recently unsealed search warrant affidavit.
Employees at a local business fought off a knife-wielding robber at a restaurant near Potomac Yard on Sept. 1, and the 64-year-old suspect is being held without bond after police found him hiding under his mother’s bed.
Around 11:15 p.m., the suspect allegedly walked into the restaurant in the 3100 block of Richmond Highway holding a large hunting knife. Staff reported that he jumped on the front counter and demanded they open the register. Instead, the three employees threw things at the suspect and injured him with a large grill scraper, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.
Find out what your body is really made of. Revolutionary Fitness in Old Town Alexandria is hosting a DEXA Scan Day on Thursday, September 24, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. For $97, you'll get a full-body DEXA scan, the same technology used in hospitals and research labs, plus a detailed report that shows exactly where you stand on body fat, lean muscle, and bone density.
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As rainfall continued Tuesday, Alexandria could see coastal flooding impacts along the Potomac River through most of the week.
The National Weather Service extended the Coastal Flood Advisory for Alexandria to 2 p.m. Thursday. The risk of coastal flooding on the Potomac River shoreline is greater during high tide. The next high tides will be 6:25 p.m. Tuesday and 6:38 a.m. Wednesday.
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On September 22, 1897, African Americans in Alexandria commemorated the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, 34 years after it was issued, with a celebration at the Third Baptist Church. The featured speaker was John Mercer Langston, the first African American elected to Congress from Virginia.” [Historic Alexandria]
City Council Meets Again Tuesday — “The Alexandria City Council meets September 22, at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Dr.). There will be a work session with State Delegation beginning at 5:30 p.m. The legislative portion of the Council meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter.” [City of Alexandria/Facebook]
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 — Sep 21, 2026.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Expect rain and possible thunderstorms with patchy fog and a high of 66°F. Northeast winds will be around 13 mph, gusting up to 23 mph, and there is a 90% chance of precipitation, with new rain accumulation between half and three-quarters of an inch. Tuesday night will be rainy with patchy fog before 2 a.m., a low of 56°F, and northeast winds around 14 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. The chance of rain remains at 90%, with new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
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Plans for upgrades at two NOVA Parks-owned Alexandria properties are getting a boost under the regional park system’s latest capital budget.
The fiscal years 2027-2031 budget adopted by the NOVA Parks Board of Directors on Sept. 17 allocates $1.5 million for building renovations at Carlyle House Historic Park (121 N. Fairfax Street) and $1 million for Winkler Botanical Preserve (5400 Roanoke Avenue) entrance improvements.
Alexandria’s City Council, on Saturday (Sept. 19), deferred a plan to convert a vacant lot and a one-story barbershop in the Parker-Gray Historic District into five four-story townhomes.
If approved, the plan would convert 724, 726 and 728 N. Patrick Street into five four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom homes with one-car garages and roof decks. City Council decided to defer the item to its public hearing on Oct. 17, during which time the city will talk with the property owner about keeping neighborhood-serving commercial businesses on the site.
