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Arlington backs city's $27 M funding request for road upgrades near Bradlee Shopping Center
1+ week, 2+ day ago (435+ words) Alexandria's request for up to $27 million in state funds to support transportation improvements to a King Street access road in the Bradlee Shopping Center area has won support from the city's neighbor to the north. Arlington County Board members on…...
Arlington man charged with involuntary manslaughter in fatal King street crash
1+ week, 5+ day ago (240+ words) A 23-year-old Arlington man faces a felony charge after 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…...
Best outdoor dining spot in Alexandria, VA
1+ week, 5+ day ago (213+ words) Between waterfront dining, lively sidewalk seating areas and spacious outdoor ratios, Alexandria has a range of outdoor dining options to enjoy al fresco dining. Whether you're grabbing small bites, drinks or a full brunch or dinner, these outdoor dining options…...
Croatian stamp exhibit unveiled in Alexandria as city prepares to host Team Croatia during World Cup
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (184+ words) Rare Croatian stamps will be on display at the Torpedo Factory Art Center this week as part of a cultural exchange with Croatia, as Alexandria is expected to host the country's national soccer team base camp during the 2026 World Cup....
Arlington & Alexandria City/County Managers Public Meeting
2+ mon, 10+ hour ago (168+ words) The League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City, in partnership with Arlington County Public Library, invites you to an open discussion on managing local government in a changing environment. Join Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz and Alexandria City…...
GW Parkway resurfacing work on Alexandria section begins
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (244+ words) Resurfacing work on a section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Alexandria is beginning today (Thursday), the National Park Service says. The latest repaving follows the first phase between Spout Run Parkway and Interstate 395 in Arlington. Crews will resurface…...
Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge to have drawbridge openings tonight
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (187+ words) The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge will have drawbridge openings tonight through early Friday morning due to maintenance, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. The openings and traffic stoppages will occur between 10 p. m. Thursday and 5 a. m. Friday. Drivers on the Capital Beltway (Interstate…...
Firefighters extinguish two residential building fires in Alexandria over the weekend | ALXnow
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (204+ words) The Alexandria Fire Department extinguished two residential building fires over the weekend. Just before 7 p. m. on Saturday (March 28), a fire was reported in a four-level townhome the 100 block of Quay Street, which is near the intersection with N. Union Street in Old…...
Challenges remain for children's shelter despite fulfilled funding in Alexandria budget proposal
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (623+ words) The executive director of Sheltercare, a short-term group home that provides services to youth in the city's West End, says she may have to consider cutting staff, services or beds, despite nearly $2 million in funding included in the city's proposed…...