The Alexandria Brief — PM | Sunday, February 8
Buddhist monks to pass through Alexandria tomorrow; measles exposures at Reagan National; Dog's Best Friends owner apologizes
Happy Super Bowl Sunday, Alexandria. Heads up for tomorrow: a group of about 19 Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace will pass through Alexandria on their way to Washington, D.C. They left Fort Worth in October and are expected to arrive at the Capitol by Tuesday. Rolling road closures are planned along Route 1.
A few other things to catch up on before kickoff: health officials are now reporting measles exposures at Reagan National Airport and Metro stations, a fire broke out at a Commonwealth Avenue laundromat this morning but was quickly knocked down, and the owner of Your Dog’s Best Friends has issued an apology after a groomer at the Richmond Highway shop was convicted of animal abuse.
Here’s what we published this weekend.
Buddhist monks on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace to pass through Alexandria tomorrow. About 19 monks left Fort Worth in October and are expected to reach Washington, D.C., by Tuesday. Rolling road closures are planned along Route 1.
Alexandria health officials report measles exposures at Reagan National, Metro. A preschool-age child is among confirmed cases as the outbreak spreads across northern Virginia. Check the exposure sites and dates.
Fire breaks out at laundromat on Commonwealth Avenue, quickly extinguished. Engine and Rescue 209 arrived to visible flames in the 3400 block. No injuries reported.
Your Dog’s Best Friends owner apologizes, says he ‘misjudged’ groomer convicted of animal abuse. Paul Haire said he watched video of the dog’s death and believed it was a heart attack. He’s asking the community for forgiveness.
Five finalists announced for 2026 Heart of Del Ray award. Voting is open through Thursday to recognize the business that best serves as the heart and soul of the neighborhood.
Frozen Feet 5K to raise funds for local families battling pediatric cancer. The Feb. 21 event at Episcopal High School supports families facing the financial toll of treatment.
Publisher’s note: The people who got us through. Two weeks after the ice storm, a pause for gratitude.