Hard Times Cafe closes King Street location for a remodel
The King Street chili parlor that launched a regional chain in 1980 plans to reopen in the fall; the chain's other locations remain open
Daily Brief | June 19
The city marks Juneteenth with a daylong celebration of African American history, the Housing 2040 Plan clears its public hearing and heads to final adoption Tuesday, Alexandria police bring the Public Safety Plan to community leaders at Thursday's invitation-only summit.
Warner says Iran war is driving up Virginia costs, warns Trump is playing politics with intelligence post
Senator points to higher fertilizer and energy prices, touts housing bill and warns of risks to elections and kids online
'Karaoke with Cops' fundraiser returns to Old Town on June 27 to support police K-9s
The Alexandria Police Foundation's annual event raises money for the care of active and retired police dogs and for youth programs. Fox 5's Julie Donaldson emcees.
Regional fire chiefs urge residents to skip home fireworks this Fourth of July
All fireworks are illegal in Alexandria, where possession can bring a $2,500 fine and up to a year in jail. Officials point residents to professional displays instead.
Alexandria's Housing 2040 clears its public hearing; final adoption set for June 23
Council approved the plan June 13 after a 7-0 Planning Commission recommendation, with the blueprint headed to the Legislative Meeting for adoption — but new targets, key studies and most legislative wins still lie ahead
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"
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.