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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 14, 2026

By ALXnow.com
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Good Friday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Aug 14, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Morning Notes for August 14, 2026 (426 views)
  2. New Alexandria Map Society launches to show cartography isn’t just for scholars (362 views)
  3. Man cut with scissors during altercation at Van Dorn Street Metro station (350 views)
  4. Boat passage to prompt another drawbridge opening on Woodrow Wilson Bridge this weekend (350 views)

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. APD to refund, dismiss tickets after speed camera error in the West End (4700 views)
  2. Alexandria teen’s Eagle Scout project focuses on teaching kids to protect waterways (2478 views)
  3. Founding Farmers plans on-site distillery at Alexandria location (2405 views)
  4. Woodrow Wilson Bridge to have multiple drawbridge openings tonight (1991 views)
  5. South Korean coffee shop chain Twosome Place to open in Old Town (1945 views)
  6. Mayor says Flock camera data not shared with ICE amid recent enforcement in Alexandria (1791 views)
  7. T&ES director recommends Russell Road alternative after board approves parking removals (1456 views)
  8. Alexandria’s Amanda Congialdi, quarterback of the D.C. Divas, eyes a final title (1351 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Saturday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

🌤️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 88°F and an east wind around 5 mph. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low near 72°F and a southeast wind between 3 and 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.”
– Plutarch

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

Around Town

Restaurant Week, Bands & Brews, Sidewalk Sale top busy weekend of Alexandria events

By Emily Leayman
Mezze platter on a black tray with flatbread, sesame falafel balls, chickpea curry, tomato and feta salad, beet yogurt, and pastry bites.
Food at Elaine’s (via Cynthia Higgins for Visit Alexandria)

If you’re staying in town this weekend, there’s plenty to look forward to from Alexandria’s lineup of events.

Between the Summer Sidewalk Sale in Old Town, Bands & Brews in Del Ray and the ongoing Alexandria Restaurant Week across the city, there’s no shortage of event options.

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Boat passage to prompt another drawbridge opening on Woodrow Wilson Bridge this weekend

By Emily Leayman
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge at sunset (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

If you missed the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge’s drawbridge opening last night, there’s another chance to witness — or avoid — it.

The drawbridge on the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495) will open from 11 p.m. to 11:20 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 16), according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The opening will allow the boat My Podium to pass underneath the bridge.

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Man cut with scissors during altercation at Van Dorn Street Metro station

By Emily Leayman
Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

An attack with scissors led to two arrests at the Van Dorn Street Metro station early Friday (Aug. 14).

Metro Transit Police responded around 12:30 a.m. to a report of a potential stabbing at one of the station’s bus bays. A police investigation determined two men had an altercation, and one was attacked with scissors and received a cut on the elbow.

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Around Town

New Alexandria Map Society launches to show cartography isn’t just for scholars

By Beth Lawton
Tabletop map with multicolored pins marking locations, viewed from a low angle above the surface.
A map with pins (via delfi de la Rua/Unsplash)

Against the loud din of a crowded Atlas Brewery in Carlyle Crossing, a small group of self-described cartography nerds opened the first gathering of the Alexandria Map Society in late July.

The group is being organized by Alexandria resident Andrew McCarthy-Clark, who said he has been a fan of maps since elementary school, when he joined the National Geography Bee.

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Opinion

Poll: The best dog park in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com
Outdoor playground with orange ramps and panels on a gravel surface, shaded by trees, with a large circular 'Reader ALX now Choice' logo watermark on the right.

In a dog-friendly city like Alexandria, there’s no doubt it has plenty of green spaces and fenced-in dog parks to let your furry friend run and socialize with other dogs.

Here are the nominees for “Best Dog Park in Alexandria” as part of our returning ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your go-to dog park? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Taco Spot in Alexandria is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Bar in Alexandria. The results are now official:

1. Chadwicks

2. The Commodore

3. Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub

News

Morning Notes for August 14, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A woman in a dark blazer speaks to a small crowd outside a house while photographers film the scene; a man in red shorts and bow tie stands nearby as onlookers watch.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger stopped by Goodies Frozen Custard and Treats in Old Town on Thursday (Aug. 13), and met with owner Brandon Byrd (on right) to talk about his small business. Spanberger was in town after visiting Neighborhood Health in Fairfax County, and just before stopping at the opening of a new apartment complex in Arlington. (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “Late in the War of 1812, during August 1814, Alexandrians recognized their increasing peril as British ships inched their way northward, up the Potomac. Responding to the pending emergency, on the 14th day of that month, the commercial banks of Georgetown, Washington and Alexandria agreed to loan the Federal government $200,000 for the purpose of providing a defense for the district. The Alexandria town and county militia were soon called out en masse and ordered to cross the Potomac to take up a post between Piscataway and Fort Washington. They took with them nearly all the arms and artillery belonging to the town, leaving Alexandria defenseless. Thus, when the militia retreated to the Virginia countryside and Captain Dyson, commander of Ft. Washington, blew up the fortress, Alexandria’s fate was sealed.” [Historic Alexandria]

Alexandria Restaurant Week Begins Today — “Alexandria Restaurant Week, held twice a year in January and August, will be held over 10 days from Friday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 23. Full-service restaurants will serve prix fixe dinner menus at $35, $45 or $55 per person, and fast casual restaurants will have their own offers.” [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 13, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 13, 2026 over an aerial rooftop parking lot view with branding text

Good Thursday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Aug 13, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Woodrow Wilson Bridge to have multiple drawbridge openings tonight (510 views)
  2. Grace Taylor appointed as acting ACPS superintendent as permanent search continues (508 views)
  3. Morning Notes for August 13, 2026 (481 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

🌥️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 88°F and a 30% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 5 PM. In the evening, there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms until 10 PM, followed by showers after 2 AM, with a low around 71°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.”
– Malala Yousafzai

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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