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Former owner reacquires DC-area hotel for half off last price

A Charlotte-based hotel investment company reacquired one of its former properties at roughly half the price it sold the building for less than a decade ago. Lodging Property Trust bought the Hilton Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia, for $58 million in an all-cash deal, Bisnow reported. The sale of the 252-key hotel, located less than a half hour outside of the nation’s...
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Lukens Reserve | A Secluded Wooded Estate

5 BD | 2 Full BA | 2 Half BA | 6,363 SF | 1.48 Acre Lot. Set high on a hill and tucked behind a canopy of mature trees, Lukens Reserve is a rare offering—an exceptional estate that blends privacy, scale, and a curated home that is the pinnacle of refined living, sitting on 1.5 wooded acres and minutes to Washington, DC.

Motorcyclist Killed in Early Morning Collision

According to Montgomery County Police, 2nd District officers were dispatched at approximately 6:14am on Tuesday to the intersection of Manor Road and Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase for a reported collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers located a motorcyclist with serious, life-threatening injuries. In an update,...
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Columbia Pike bank robber sentenced to almost four years in federal prison

A man who attempted to rob a bank along Columbia Pike last year will spend nearly four years behind bars. Steve Jamal Smith, 31, was sentenced Thursday to 46 months in federal prison over the Feb. 25, 2025, incident, in which he stole $711 from the Wells Fargo at 951 S. George Mason Drive.
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D’Oh! Pho 54 Ordered Closed by DOH

Thanks to Matt for sending who reports the sign at Pho 54 was still up as of this Monday:. “it looks like Pho 54 on 20th and M in south DuPont was shut down for health code violations a few weeks ago.”. This space was previously home to a Jack’s...
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Violent mob of juveniles swarms streets, attacks officers in wild ‘teen takeover’ caught on...

Washington, D.C. authorities arrested nearly a dozen juveniles over the weekend in connection with a series of “teen takeovers,” in which swarms of youngsters were taken into custody for allegedly brawling in the streets and assaulting police officers. The incidents began around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, when police responded...

Former Alexandria deputy arrested in alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into jail

A former Alexandria Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into a detention center on Saturday.
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🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Alexandria — Furniture, Decor & More

Looking to refresh your home or pick up something useful for free? Neighbors around Alexandria are giving away all kinds of great items this week — from furniture and home goods to pet supplies and more.
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Spring into Service: Volunteer Opportunities in Alexandria This April

Alexandria, VA – The arrival of spring brings fresh energy—channel yours into doing good! Volunteer Alexandria (VolALX) is here to help you connect with opportunities to make a meaningful local impact. April is Global Volunteer Month, the perfect time to reflect on the power of volunteers and choose to get involved.

Old Town Alexandria Office Building Converted Into Luxury Apartments

American Real Estate Partners and Harrison Street Asset Management announced their joint venture has completed an office-to-residential conversion of CityHouse Old Town, a luxury rental community featuring 199 residences in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. The project marks the neighborhood’s first completed office-to-residential conversion and reflects the two firms’...

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