In Case You Missed It: Top Stories About Alexandria

Courtesy of Misha Enriquez at Visit Alexandria
Alexandria, Va.

1. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans to reopen schools in the fall. Alexandria and other parts of Northern Virginia entered Phase 2 of their reopening plans Friday, allowing gyms and indoor dining to resume at reduced capacity.

2. Unemployment claims in Alexandria dipped last week to their lowest levels since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

3. Alexandria's waterfront park debuts an installation from Nigerian-born, Brooklyn-based artist Olalekan Jeyifous.

4. An affordable housing project in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County has secured financing and will move forward.

5. The reopening of Old Town Alexandria draws people to the waterfront.

6. Alexandria's essential businesses struggle during the pandemic.

7. A new project shines a light on Alexandria's small businesses.

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