11+ hour, 21+ min ago   (270+ words) Alexandria fits a remarkable amount of local news into 15 square miles. On any given day there could be a City Council decision, an ACPS budget question, a West End development update, a new restaurant in Del Ray, or an Old…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (159+ words) Meet Stallings, an older lady who wants nothing more than a new best friend to chill with. This 8-year-old girl adores people, treats and a calm home. Stallings has a gentle nature and will do a sit trick for a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (145+ words) Sintara Thai Wellness is now open in Del Ray, bringing a new destination for massage, skincare and relaxation to the Alexandria community. Designed as a quiet retreat in the heart of Del Ray, Sintara combines traditional Thai wellness with a…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (781+ words) Chadwicks in Old Town recently won a write-in effort to be named the winner in ALXnow’s Best bar in Alexandria poll. With only 15 spots available, Chadwicks (203 The Strand) wasn’t listed in the poll, which was held July 31 to Aug. 14. Owner…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (261+ words) City’s Job Fair Hosted Today — The job fair at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 will involve hiring for city departments and resources for job seekers. [City of Alexandria] Around the World…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (318+ words) Alexandria City Public Schools is increasing the cost of breakfast and lunch at the elementary and middle schools that charge for meals. Starting this school year, the cost of breakfast will rise by 25 cents (to $2.35 for all grade levels), and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (116+ words) Even though Alexandria Restaurant Week ended Sunday, diners have another chance to score special menus for a second restaurant week. Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s Summer Restaurant Week runs from Monday, Aug. 24 to Sunday, Aug. 30. Participating eateries have a choice of…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (279+ words) First Day of School Today at ACPS — Monday, Aug. 24 marks the start of the school year for Alexandria City Public Schools students. ACPS has a back to school guide with information for the 2026-2027 school year. [ACPS] Reminder on Speed Cameras…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (298+ words) Bagel Uprising is on a roll. “This whole bagel business is like 50% awesome, and 50% ridiculous, and I’m going to go way over 100%, but like 30% stressful,” Breckinridge told ALXnow. “It’s just bagels, and at some fundamental level, it doesn’t matter as…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (164+ words) Chief Operating Officer at Local News Now The corner coffee shop. The family dentist. The realtor who knows every block. They’re a part of what makes Alexandria feel like home. The same neighbors who read ALXnow every day aren’t just…...