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alxnow.com > 09/10/2026 > years-in-the-making-new-del-ray-spray-park-is-now-open

Years in the making, new Del Ray spray park is now open

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (257+ words) The long-awaited Del Ray Gateway/Colasanto Interactive Fountain opened today (Sept. 10) at 2700 Mount Vernon Avenue, according to the city. “The Colasanto Spray Park project is complete and is open for community enjoyment,” the city said on the project webpage. “The…...


alxnow.com > 09/09/2026 > federal-leases-and-housing-conversion-push-down-alexandria-office-vacancy-rate

Federal leases and housing conversion push down Alexandria office vacancy rate

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (171+ words) Office vacancies are trending down in Alexandria, although Old Town and Old Town North are going against the trend. That’s according to the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership’s Mid-Year Market Report released Tuesday (Sept. 8) looking at commercial real estate trends for…...


alxnow.com > 09/02/2026 > alexandria-rents-drop-2-8-from-last-year-but-remain-well-above-pre-pandemic-levels

Alexandria rents drop 2.8% from last year but remain well above pre-pandemic levels

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (614+ words) Despite a year-over-year decline, median Alexandria apartment costs remain 15% above pre-pandemic rates and 26% higher than the mid-Covid low, according to new data. August’s median city rental rates were $2,019 for one-bedroom units, $2,481 for two bedrooms and $2,205 overall, according to figures reported…...


alxnow.com > 09/01/2026 > alexandrias-most-least-expensive-home-sales-late-august-com8

Alexandria???s Most & Least Expensive Home Sales: Late August

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (225+ words) This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in Alexandria, VA, Adrianna is more than just a Real Estate Agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate. In the…...


alxnow.com > 08/31/2026 > alexandria-pet-adopters-step-up-to-ease-strain-on-nearly-full-awla-shelter

Alexandria pet adopters step up to ease strain on nearly full AWLA shelter

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (194+ words) Pet adopters stepped up to help the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria over the weekend as the animal shelter was near capacity. On Friday (Aug. 28), AWLA reported that the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter (4101 Eisenhower Avenue) was “very full and nearing…...


alxnow.com > 08/24/2026 > property-owner-wants-to-build-six-townhouses-in-old-town-bank-parking-lot

Property owner wants to build six townhouses in Old Town bank parking lot

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (151+ words) The owner of an Old Town office building is asking the city for permission to modify its parking lot to make space for six three-story townhomes. Merion Group, the owner of 330 N. Washington Street, will present plans to the Board of…...


alxnow.com > 08/21/2026 > adoptable-pet-of-the-week-batman-is-seeking-his-own-sidekick

Adoptable pet of the week: Batman is seeking his own sidekick

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (190+ words) Meet Batman, who’s looking for his own Robin. Don’t expect Batman to fight supervillains or give you a peek inside the Batcave. Instead, he will be a willing companion on a quiet night in watching TV on the couch or…...


alxnow.com > 08/18/2026 > alexandrias-most-least-expensive-home-sales-com8

Alexandria’s most & least expensive home sales | ALXnow

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (79+ words) This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in Alexandria, VA, Adrianna is more than just a Real Estate Agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate. Most Expensive…...