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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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.
Avila rebounds, taking a shutout into the 6th as the Royals beat Washington 6-2 to avoid a sweep
Luinder Avila took a shutout into the sixth, and the Kansas City Royals hit four solo homers in the first three innings of a 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
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.
Spanberger joins governors in Reproductive Freedom Alliance, signs related Va. bills into law
The coalition aims to strengthen coordination between states that support reproductive healthcare access
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
Mead's 3-run HR, Nuñez's big night lift the Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Royals
Curtis Mead hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
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.
Sean Penn to direct Warner Bros. movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced Tuesday.
Spanberger, legislators roll out retail weed plan, set to launch in July 2027
State sales tax on retail weed will be 6% to start and rise to 8% in 2029, while retail locations to be capped at 350 statewide
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.