New Thai Restaurant Headed to Alexandria
The Pattana Restaurant Group has steadily emerged as one of the DMV’s most consistent and prolific culinary collectives. Continuing with its expansion plans, the hospitality group is bringing its concept, Dok Khao Thai, to Alexandria, with plans to open before 2026, reports the Washington Business Journal. The...
Finn and Fire to replace Kismet in Old Town
A new restaurant has been proposed at the former home of Kismet Modern Indian at 111 N. Pitt Street in Old Town. Restaurant Finn and Fire is being proposed for the space, according to plans going before the city’s Board of Architectural Review next month. The property’s landlord confirmed to ALXnow that a lease has...
Out of the Attic: Alexandria’s Native American past
Thousands of years before Alexandria’s founding in 1749, humans occupied the area where Alexandria stands today. During the past 275 years, the city has undergone much construction and development. Yet archaeologists continue to find parts of this Native American past buried beneath the city. More than 30 sites in...
D.C. Rep. Owolewa said he will not ‘be intimidated’ following home vandalism
WASHINGTON - The D.C. US Representative, Owe Owolewa, found "F U" spray-painted on his town home door upon returning from the Anacostia Coordinating Council Annual Boat Cruise. What we know:. Owolewa is running for the Democratic nomination for Councilmember At-Large. He understands that he is an easy target due to...
Shooting in Alexandria leaves man hurt, police say
Alexandria police are investigating a shooting that left a man hurt on Wednesday evening.
Man shot near Braddock Road Metro on Wednesday, 2 suspects sought in Alexandria
A man was shot in the leg on Wednesday night in the 300 block of N. West Street near the Braddock Road Metro station, according to Alexandria Police Department dispatches. The injury was deemed non-life-threatening, according to APD. APD received multiple calls of six to eight shots fired in the...
Hyattsville’s anti-ICE “honk and wave” demonstration
Demonstrators lined the corners of Hamilton and Queens Chapel Sept. 26 to protest ICE activity in the area in September. Hyattsville City Councilmember Edouard Haba (Ward 4) and County Councilmember Wanika Fisher (District 2) participated. Submit pictures to be added to this gallery to [email protected].
D.C. fugitive team kills murder suspect in Columbia Heights shootout
Members of the D.C. area's fugitive task force shot and killed a murder suspect Thursday after the armed man opened fire on authorities in a Columbia Heights apartment complex, D.C. police said.
Girl, 11, on bicycle dies after collision with MCPS school bus in Rockville
An 11-year-old girl riding a bicycle died Thursday afternoon after being struck by a school bus in Rockville, according to Montgomery County police. The fatal collision occurred around 3 p.m. in the area of Russet Road and Bauer Drive, police said on social media and during a press briefing Thursday afternoon....
Police release photos of masked man wanted for Woodbridge gas station burglary
Prince William County police are searching for a man who allegedly stole money and items from a Mobil gas station in Woodbridge.
