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Del Ray’s newest restaurant Little Birdie takes flight on Mount Vernon Avenue

By James Cullum
The ribbon cutting at Little Birdie at 1504B Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray, June 23, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria leaders were on hand Tuesday morning to cut the ribbon at Del Ray’s newest restaurant, Little Birdie.

After months of interior renovations, Matt Sloan and Eric Brannon opened the doors to their newest venture at 1504B Mount Vernon Avenue. Brannon and Sloan also own Matt & Tony’s All Day Kitchen + Bar (1501 Mount Vernon Avenue), which opened in 2022 across the street and is a finalist for a regional RAMMY Award. Sloan is a former managing partner of Alexandria Restaurant Partners, which owns The Majestic, Mia’s Italian Kitchen, Ada’s on the River and numerous other Alexandria restaurants.

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Listing of the Day: 1004 Virginia Ave

By ALXnow.com
1004 Virginia Ave

Noteworthy: High-performance design meets timeless luxury in Alexandria

Welcome to 1004 Virginia Ave—a custom-built 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence that seamlessly blends timeless luxury with forward-thinking design. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated to create a home that feels both elevated and effortless, offering the perfect balance of sophistication, comfort, and everyday practicality. Whether you’re looking for room to grow or a lifestyle centered around ease and convenience, this exceptional home delivers.

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Morning Notes for June 23, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A cloudy day in Old Town (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 23, 1897, the Virginia Theological Seminary began a three-day commencement ceremony honoring the graduating class of 1897. On the first day of the event, the Rev. Dr. O.H. Tiffany of New York, a leading Episcopal cleric of the day, preached the Annual Missionary Sermon to a large audience … Guests attending the ceremonies arrived in Alexandria primarily by train, including the electric train that stopped at King and Washington Streets, and were transported to the Seminary by waiting carriages.” [Historic Alexandria]

Photos from Patrouille de France Flyover — “The Patrouille de France from the French Air and Space Force took to the skies above cherished American sites like the National Mall, Arlington National Cemetery, and Mount Vernon. This flyover is part of the #liberté250 commemorating a very special anniversary for America’s independence.” [French Embassy in the U.S./Facebook]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 22, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Monday 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 — Jun 22, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Fiery crash in Alexandria follows state police pursuit of driver (1872 views)
  2. New café and wine bar launches soft opening this week in Old Town (1235 views)
  3. JUST IN: Tall Ship Providence to suspend operations on the Potomac River (683 views)
  4. Virginia Paving asks for five-year extension of West End asphalt plant’s 2027 closing deadline (626 views)
  5. Morning Notes for June 22, 2026 (623 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

🌦️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect a 40% chance of showers before 3 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 80°F. Winds will come from the north at 8 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 62°F and a gentle north wind at about 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
– Walt Whitman

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Alexandria, Virginia 22314

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NOW: Over 7,800 without power in Alexandria after severe storms

By Emily Leayman
Power outages in the West End of Alexandria (via Dominion Energy)

More than 7,800 customers are without power in Alexandria as the city and region are hit with severe thunderstorms tonight (Monday).

As of 7:45 p.m., Dominion Energy reported 7,821 customers without power across five outage areas. The outages are concentrated around the West End north and south of Duke Street, but they’ve also been reported in Taylor Run, Rosemont and Arlandria.

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JUST IN: Tall Ship Providence to suspend operations on the Potomac River

By James Cullum
The Tall Ship Providence sails to its new home, The Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center at Waterfront Park (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria-based Tall Ship Providence Foundation is suspending its educational and tour programs on the Potomac River, effective Friday, June 26, the organization announced today (Monday).

The decision, which was recently made by the nonprofit’s board, means Tall Ship Providence will be sold if significant funding is not found, the organization’s Executive Director Kathy Seifert told ALXnow. As it stands, the bar at the floating pier at Waterfront Park will stay open to pay for upkeep of the ship, which Seifert says will stay docked in Alexandria until the end of the summer.

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Woodrow Wilson Bridge to open Monday night for Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

By James Cullum
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge at sunset (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge will have a drawbridge opening briefly tonight (Monday) to allow for the passage of yacht race participants.

The drawbridge is scheduled to open at 10 p.m. to allow for passage of vessels participating in the 40,000-nautical-mile Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the city announced. The bridge opening is expected to last 15 to 20 minutes.

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Virginia Paving asks for five-year extension of West End asphalt plant’s 2027 closing deadline

By James Cullum
Virginia Paving Company facility near the Van Dorn Metro station (via City of Alexandria)

Seven years after being given a date by the city to clear out of Alexandria’s West End, Virginia Paving Company is asking for a five-year extension.

Asphalt production operations have been at the 11-acre site at 5601 Courtney Avenue since 1960. The proposal would extend the mandated sunset date for asphalt plant operations from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2032, according to planning documents.

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Weather

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Alexandria amid scattered storms

By ALXnow.com
Scenes from Old Town as a storm front bringing rain and high winds moves through the region in March 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Alexandria and the rest of the D.C. region as scattered severe storms are possible today (Monday).

The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. National Weather Service forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms could produce damaging winds and isolated tornadoes in the afternoon and evening. Multiple rounds of storms haven’t been ruled out, creating potential for scattered flooding in urban and poor drainage areas.

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