Good Wednesday 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 — Apr 29, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for April 29, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Del Ray’s First Thursday dates reduced as citizens association takes over event | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: D.C. region’s federal workforce reaches lowest level since 1990, analysis says | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:30 am: Three arrested after teen stabbed in Alexandria’s West End | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Pride of Baltimore II to arrive in Alexandria, prompting Woodrow Wilson Bridge opening | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Old Town’s Il Porto to celebrate rebrand with ‘Renaissance’ dinner tomorrow | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: City manager proposes $135M financing deal to develop former Old Town North power plant | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: ACPS seeks former proposed arena space in Potomac Yard for school bus parking lot | 🗣️ Comments
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- Three arrested after teen stabbed in Alexandria’s West End (3180 views)
- Old Town’s Il Porto to celebrate rebrand with ‘Renaissance’ dinner tomorrow (2677 views)
- City manager proposes $135M financing deal to develop former Old Town North power plant (1531 views)
- Del Ray’s First Thursday dates reduced as citizens association takes over event (1308 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 6:00 pm: Art + Wine + Cheese: Hollin Hills House + Garden Tour kick off at Nepenthe
- 7:30 pm: NOVA Choir and Jazz Band Spring Concert (FREE)!
☀️ Thursday’s forecast
It will be mostly sunny with a high near 67°F and a northwest wind blowing at about 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 44°F and a lighter northwest wind at 7 to 10 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success is not an accident, success is a choice.”
– Stephen Curry
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading!
