Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) declared victories in their reelection bids during an election night event in Alexandria Tuesday night.
As polls closed at 7 p.m., the Associated Press called the race for Warner over Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa.
A new café is looking to open in a highly visible part of Old Town in December.
Cana Café announced on Instagram last month that it will open at the corner of King and S. Union Streets (100 S. Union Street) in the former longtime home of a Starbucks, which closed last year.
This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in the North Ridge area of Alexandria City, Adrianna is more than just a real estate agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate.In October 2026, 26 detached homes sold, 50 condos sold, and 41 townhomes sold. Detached home sales are down 40% when compared to the same time period last year, condos are down 52%, and townhomes are down 18%.
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is giving more time for developers to express interest in bringing a mixed-use project to the Braddock Road Metro station.
Metro extended its request for proposals deadline to Jan. 29, 2027 from the original Dec. 15 deadline. The proposals are sought for a developer to construct a “new mixed-use, transit-oriented development” on the Metro-owned kiss-and-ride lot.
More than 57% of Alexandria voters have cast ballots in today’s (Nov. 3) congressional midterm election, according to 4 p.m. turnout data released by the city’s Office of Voter Registration and Elections.
A total of 58,614 votes were reported in Alexandria, representing 57.21% of the city’s 102,451 active registered voters. Many of the turnout can be attributed to 34,417 residents casting early votes, making up about 34% of the city’s active registered voters.
If you are interested in learning more about Continuing Care Retirement Communities (also known as "Life Plan Communities"), whether for yourself or for a loved one, please join our free workshop on Wednesday, November 4 from 5:00-7:00 at the Arlington office of Long & Foster. We are hosting this workshop in conjunction with Lisa Bates of the Williamsburg Landing community, which is a particularly excellent model of the way these communities work, and one you may wish to consider!
– How do Continuing Care Retirement Communities work?
– What do they offer?
– How much do they cost, and what are the financial models offered?
– How do you how to evaluate them, and choose the one that's right for you?
– How do you make a plan for a move like this?
– How do you handle a lifetime's worth of possessions?
The long-awaited Ted’s Bulletin is landing at Alexandria’s Carlyle Crossing development later in November.
D.C.-based hospitality company Catalogue announced the opening of Ted’s Bulletin at 2471 Mandeville Lane on Tuesday, Nov. 17. This will be the ninth location for the brand, joining four others in Northern Virginia, three in D.C. and one in Maryland.
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) put a final stamp on his political career Monday night, as the three-term senator and former governor held his last campaign rally in Alexandria.
Flanked by Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins and Northern Virginia Reps. James Walkinshaw (D-11) and Don Beyer (D-8), Warner heavily criticized President Donald Trump’s administration and congressional Republicans, and called on voters to restore moral leadership to the country.
It’s Election Day — Voting is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Alexandria’s polling places. The 8th Congressional District and U.S. Senate races, along with three Virginia constitutional amendments, are on the ballot. [ALXnow]
Schedule Changes for Election Day — Most City of Alexandria offices are open as usual on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3), but there is no school for students at ACPS on Nov. 3. Courts are closed, but Circuit Court and Clerk of the Circuit Court will be available for emergency election-related matters only. [City of Alexandria]
Update on City Hall Renovation — “Heads Up! The terra cotta boiler chimney at City Hall is being demolished this week. This chimney isn’t original to the historic building, and the boiler it was built for is no longer functional. Removing the non-historic chimney makes more space for functional rooms in City Hall.” [City of Alexandria/Bluesky]
Review Continues for Draft Duke Street Land Use Plan — “On October 27, the City of Alexandria’s Duke Street Land Use Plan reached an important milestone, as City Council reviewed the Draft Plan, community feedback, and supporting studies ahead of anticipated Public Hearings in December. Developed with input from more than 4,000 community members (like you!), the Draft Plan is the first comprehensive update to land use guidance for the Duke Street corridor since 1992.” [City of Alexandria]
Route 7 Traffic Study Extends into Beauregard Street Corridor — “Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets analyzed 59 crashes from 2017 through June 2026 in which a pedestrian or bicyclist was killed or seriously injured, using police-reported records from Virginia’s Traffic Records Electronic Data System. Eleven of the crashes were fatal. Ten of the 11 fatal crashes happened in darkness.” [Alexandria Brief]
New Bus Tracking Feature at ACPS — “The updates to the Edulog Bus Tracking Parent Portal, announced by ACPS on Oct. 30, include customizable alerts, expanded language options and easier access to transportation information. One of the new features allows parents to establish alert zones that notify them when their child’s school bus is approaching a designated stop or school.” [Patch]
Pork Barrel BBQ Owner Reflects on 15 Years — “Fifteen years ago this November, Bill Blackburn and his business partner, Mike Anderson, set out to open one small barbecue takeout spot in Del Ray. They opened three restaurants instead. Pork Barrel BBQ opened on Mount Vernon Avenue in November 2011, followed by Holy Cow a year later and a sushi bar next door. Blackburn, who was in his early 30s at the time, says it still doesn’t feel like that long ago.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Flood Resilience Plan Meeting Coming Up — “Join a community meeting to hear how you can comment on the Draft Alexandria Flood Resilience Plan! November 5 7-8:15 p.m. The Charles Houston Recreation Center Can’t make it in person? You can still attend virtually! alexandriava.gov/flood-action/f.” [Alexandria T&ES/X]
Volunteer Alexandria Prepares for Holiday Toy Drive — “As you plan seasonal gift-giving, consider TOYS4alx, Volunteer Alexandria’s annual local toy drive and distribution. Approximately 300 Alexandria families need help providing holiday gifts for their children and TOYS4alx needs your help to serve them all. We invite you to collect new toys and sports items for children ages 0-12 from November 16 through December 14, 2026.” [The Zebra]
Sentence in Pentagon City Bathroom Attack — “[Koby] Berry was sentenced to 12 months for the incident, in which he was accused of placing his hand over the mouth of a woman at a Pentagon City shopping center and attempting to push her into a bathroom the evening of May 6. The woman was able to escape and yell for assistance.” [ARLnow]
Governor Seeks to Update K-12 Funding Formula — “Gov. Abigail Spanberger said on Oct. 29 that she is committed to adjusting Virginia’s K-12 funding formula, after a state research group found it needs substantial changes and advanced a plan to hire an expert tasked with studying a new funding mechanism for up to 24 months. The existing formula is over 50 years old, does not adequately reflect the real costs of operating schools, and has forced local governments to spend far more on K-12 education than the state.” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Tuesday — Mostly sunny with a high near 73. Calm winds will become southerly at 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 52 and south winds at 3 to 6 mph. [NWS]
There’s more local news to explore. Check out WSHnow, with stories from around the region.
Good Monday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
Everything else we published today, Nov 2, 2026.
Always Becoming: Next Chapter
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming… [Announcement]
Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Artist Sky Hopinka
Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday… [Announcement]
Old Town Fitness Studio for People Over 50 Down to Final 2 Spots Before Saturday Deadline
Revolutionary Fitness is a semi-private strength and longevity training studio for adults 50+… [Announcement]
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Dialogue for Democracy
Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
How Retirement Communities Work – A Free Workshop
Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
Nov 14: Free, Open Air Flea & Vintage Market with 70+ Vendors, "Best in VA!" [Event]
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Nov 15: Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend… [Event]
Submit events, announcements, or home listings to ALXnow.
Today: Alexandria saw a high of 63° at 12:10 p.m. (normal for the date), a low of 48° at 1:05 a.m. and no rain.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 2 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 1 to 7 mph.
About 175 Dominion customers are without power.
The photo above is from the City of Alexandria’s marina webcam.
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Big changes are in store for a two-tower, mixed-use senior housing apartment project in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood.
After getting through design hurdles and an extension for construction last year, applicant 18th Street Development LLC wants to change its plans for an 18-story senior residential apartment building at 1900 Eisenhower Avenue and a commercial office building next door at 765 John Carlyle Street.
