Daily Brief | June 18
Croatia returns to Alexandria after a 4-2 World Cup loss to England, two new Old Town restaurants open this week, and VRE closes King Street again tonight through next Wednesday"
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Alexandria, Virginia
June 18 in Alexandria history: When Alexandria opened its first garden-style cemetery on a hillside northwest of the city
On June 18, 1856, a special horse-drawn omnibus shuttled mourners from the corner of King and Washington streets to the dedication of Ivy Hill Cemetery — Alexandria's first garden-style burial ground, modeled on a national movement to move cemeteries from the city to the countryside
June 18 in Alexandria history: When America declared war on Britain — and a defenseless Alexandria began bracing for invasion
Alexandrians could see the threat to their port city and the nearby capital almost at once. The federal government did not. Two years later, the British arrived
Croatia falls to England in World Cup, will return to Alexandria to prepare for Panama
Martin Baturina and Petar Musa — two of the young players Alexandria hosted this past week — scored in a 4-2 loss to the tournament favorites, but Croatia's World Cup is far from over.
Alexandria police to take new Public Safety Plan to the community at invitation-only summit
Chief Tarrick McGuire's "G.R.E.A.T." framework, presented to City Council this month, gets a public-input session Thursday following a year of steep crime declines.
Van Leeuwen ice cream opens on King Street on Thursday with $1 scoops
The New York-based chain's first Alexandria shop debuts June 18 at 400 King St., next to the recently opened Life Alive cafe.
Healthy fast-casual chain Fresh Healthy Cafe to open first Virginia location in Alexandria
The Carlyle-area cafe has applied for a permit to add four outdoor seats. The company lists the Jamieson Avenue spot as "coming soon." Public comment runs through July 9.
Daily Brief | June 17
Alexandria marks Juneteenth Friday, the police oversight office hosts a community listening session, Olivia Troye's congressional bid appears over, and Croatia opens its World Cup tournament against England this afternoon.
June 17 in Alexandria history: When King Street's busiest corner stood empty for the first time in 50 years
On June 17, 1899, druggist John Janney closed his pharmacy at the northwest corner of King and Washington streets and left Alexandria for Newport News. The corner storefront wouldn't stay empty long — it would house a Timberman family pharmacy for the next 105 years
Sister Cities concert brings Revolutionary-era music to the Lyceum for America's 250th
Music historians David and Ginger Hildebrand perform period pieces tied to Alexandria's four sister cities Thursday night in Old Town.
Police oversight office asks 'What Does Public Safety Owe Black Communities?' at Juneteenth session
The Alexandria Independent Policing Auditor's Office will gather public feedback Friday at the Charles Houston Recreation Center as part of the city's Juneteenth Festival.
Olivia Troye's congressional bid appears over after courts erase her district
The Alexandria resident and prominent Trump critic, who launched a run for the proposed 7th District in April, has shifted to a new civic media venture. Her team did not confirm her status despite repeated requests.
Alexandria to mark Juneteenth with daylong celebration of African American history
Free events on June 19 include a memorial at Douglass Cemetery, a Jubilee Voices concert and a festival at Charles Houston Recreation Center
Daily Brief | June 16
King Street closes again next week for VRE bridge replacement, Croatia prepares for Wednesday's World Cup opener, the police review board sets a hearing on the in-custody death of Allan Tucker, and the city begins a $4.28 million pedestrian safety project on South Patrick Street
June 16 in Alexandria history: When a petition for a turnpike to Fredericksburg launched what would become U.S. Route 1
On June 16, 1809, a petition to build a turnpike between Alexandria and Fredericksburg set in motion the road that would eventually become part of U.S. Route 1, the federal highway running from Maine to Florida
King Street to close again June 18-24 for VRE bridge replacement work
Drivers will be detoured to Duke Street as the Virginia Railway Express continues its multi-year overhaul of Alexandria Union Station