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“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.”
– Walter Elliot

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We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

Alexandria’s most & least expensive homes for sale – Mid-September

By Adrianna Vallario

Published September 18, 2026 at 4:45PM

1208 Janney's Lane - Rendering by Home Visions Media — 1208 Janney’s Lane – Rendering by Home Visions Media

This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in Alexandria, VA, Adrianna is more than just a Real Estate Agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate.

Most Expensive Homes/Townhomes Currently For Sale:

$4,395,000 – 515 N St Asaph St 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full/3 Half Bathrooms, 4,836 Sqft, Listed by Lauren Bishop – Corcoran

$4,000,000 – 1208 Janneys Lane New Construction, 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms, 6,320 Sqft, Listed by Barry Murphy – Samson Properties

$3,195,000 – 1406 Coventry Lane 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full/2 Half Bathrooms, 5,517 Sqft, Listed by Melissa Shelby – Compass

$3,195,000 – 220 S Fairfax St – 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 3,170 Sqft, Listed by Patterson Group – TTR Sotheby’s

$2,950,000 – 1337 Kingston Ave 7 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, 7,424 Sqft, Listed by Melissa Shelby – Compass

Least Expensive Homes/Townhomes For Sale:

$570,000 – 318 E Raymond Ave 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1,120 Sqft, Listed by Karen Graves – Weichert

$575,000 – 102 S Ingram St 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,196 Sqft, Listed by Mark McFadden – Compass

$585,000 – 4335 Utica Ave 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,296 Sqft, Listed by Stephanie Hurley – Compass

$599,000 – 3739 Mark Dr 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,024 Sqft, Listed by Andres Martinez Villalba – Spring Hill Real Estate

$625,000 – 206 N Payne St 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 702 Sqft, Listed by Real Property Management Pros

If you have any questions about these listings, or are looking to make a move in the market, please contact Adrianna Vallario – Your Alexandria Real Estate Agent.

#Most and Least Expensive

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🤩 Clarendon Day! Returns Saturday, September 26th 🌟

Published September 15, 2026 at 12:45PM

Outdoor street fair with white tents and people browsing vendor tables along a sunny avenue.

Come out and enjoy one of Northern Virginia’s favorite street festivals in the heart of Clarendon on Saturday, September 26th, from 11am – 6pm.

This fun-filled celebration takes over eight blocks around the Clarendon Metro Station with live music, dancing, a vibrant beer and wine garden, delicious offerings from local restaurants and food trucks, a dedicated Kids Zone with family-friendly activities, and 150+ vendors featuring Arlington’s best artists, makers, and small businesses. Thousands of residents and visitors gather each year to enjoy great food, entertainment, shopping, and community spirit—all in one of Arlington’s most walkable neighborhoods. Don’t miss this showcase of local flavor, creativity, and fun for everyone!

Check out details including vendors, exhibitors, and performers at the Clarendon Day! website. This is a free admission event and will take place rain or shine.

Around Town

Alexandria Oktoberfest, Chalk-A-Block, Classic Car Show lead weekend events

By Emily Leayman

Published September 18, 2026 at 3:45PM

Mayor Alyia Gaskins at a previous Chalk-A-Block in Old Town North (courtesy of Old Town North Alliance)

As September continues, more and more festivals and other events are happening around Alexandria.

Families will find events for all kinds of interests, from shopping and art to history. It’s a busy weekend between Alexandria Oktoberfest, The Lyceum’s Classic Car Show, Old Town Boutique Community’s Alexandria Days and Alexandria Library’s Black Family Reunion. Old Town North particularly has a lot going on — Chalk-A-Block, Alexandria Canal History Pub Crawl and Vintage Flea and Artisans Market.

News

APD: Alleged 2025 sexual assault at Alexandria City High School remains an open investigation

By James Cullum

Published September 18, 2026 at 2:45PM | Updated September 18, 2026 at 3:01PM

Alexandria Police at Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard Campus (staff photo by James Cullum)

An alleged sexual assault in a bathroom at Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard Campus (3775 W. Braddock Road) last year is still an open investigation, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

On the day of the incident — March 15, 2025 — the 15-year-old victim told police that she was pushed against her will by a male student into a unisex bathroom at the school. The victim said she was prevented from escaping and told the suspect to stop several times. An ACHS security officer heard them inside the bathroom and intervened, according to a recently unsealed search warrant affidavit.

Event

Saint Ann Fall Festival

September 26, 2026 10:00 am -4:00 pm

Event location

Saint Ann Catholic School

980 N. Frederick Street

Arlington, Virginia 22205

Add to Calendar

Join us for the Saint Ann Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26! Start the day with our Fun Run at 9:30 AM, followed by the Fall Festival beginning at 10:00 AM.
This family friendly celebration is open to the entire Arlington community and offers something for everyone! Enjoy rides and inflatables, live entertainment, family friendly Bingo, raffles, a Beer Garden, delicious food, and plenty of opportunities to gather with the community.
The festival is also a celebration of Saint Ann’s diverse Catholic community, featuring food and entertainment representing our Filipino, Latino, and Peruvian communities, along with some local favorites.
This year’s entertainment includes a live band in the Beer Garden, and exciting Bolivian and Peruvian dance performances. Admission is free, and tickets for food, rides, and activities can be purchased at the festival.
Come celebrate with us and experience the warm, welcoming spirit of Saint Ann! We look forward to welcoming the greater Arlington community for a fun-filled day together.
The Fall Festival will take place rain or shine! Come join the fun!

Around Town

New Olympic weightlifting gym to open Sept. 26 in West End

By James Cullum

Published September 18, 2026 at 1:45PM | Updated September 18, 2026 at 7:01PM

Monument Weightlifting is coming to Alexandria's West End on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 (via Monument Weightlifting/Instagram)

A new Olympic weightlifting gym is opening its doors in Alexandria’s West End on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Gym owner Brian Leung is opening Monument Weightlifting at 614 S. Pickett Street. The 6,800-square-foot gym will teach clients that want to learn Olympic lifts, or to continue developing their training.

Opinion

Poll: The best neighborhood in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

Published September 18, 2026 at 11:45AM

Alexandria has a wide range of neighborhoods with their own identities, from the historic Old Town and family-friendly Del Ray to the Latino-influenced Arlandria/Chirilagua and the more suburban North Ridge and Seminary Hill.

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

Did we miss your favorite neighborhood? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Preschool/Daycare 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 New Restaurant in Alexandria. The results are now official:

1. Little Birdie

2. Pak Soii Izakaya and Bar

3. Dok Khao Thai Eatery

#Readers Choice

Around Town

Adoptable pet of the week: Bonnie will bring her social energy to your home

By Emily Leayman

Published September 18, 2026 at 9:15AM

Adoptable Bonnie (via AWLA)

Meet Bonnie, a dog whose zest for life and love for people doesn’t go unnoticed.

This 3-year-old confident and social dog from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is ready to make a new family her own. She has moved past the puppy stage but still has plenty of energy for runs, hikes and other adventures. After playtime, she’s happy to settle into cuddle time.

News

Morning Notes for September 18, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Published September 18, 2026 at 7:30AM

A voting sign at the Alexandria Registrar of Voters, 132 N. Royal Street, in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

Early Voting Begins for Nov. 3 Election — “The general election ballot will include races for Sen. Mark Warner’s (D-Va.) U.S. Senate seat and Rep. Don Beyer (D-8)’s 8th Congressional District seat. Three constitutional amendments — regarding reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and voting rights for former felons — are also on the ballot.” [ALXnow]

Sen. Warner to Begin Early Voting Period in Alexandria — “U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will open Virginia’s early voting period at Alexandria’s registrar office Friday morning, casting his own ballot alongside Rep. Don Beyer at 132 N. Royal St. … About an hour after his campaign announced the schedule, Warner told Virginia reporters on a midday media call that Department of Homeland Security agents had accessed voter files to obtain personal information about Virginians, and that doing so violates state law.” [Alexandria Brief]

News

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 17, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Published September 17, 2026 at 8:30PM

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 — Sep 17, 2026.

7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 17, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
9:15 am: Metro’s Yellow Line service to be suspended over two weekends | 🗣️ Comments
11:45 am: APD: Clerk pepper-sprayed during cigarette theft at Richmond Highway gas station | 🗣️ Comments
1:45 pm: Visit Alexandria celebrates 30th anniversary as city records $1 billion visitor spending milestone | 🗣️ Comments
2:45 pm: Two restaurants at Shoppes at Foxchase remain closed after Aug. 25 truck fire | 🗣️ Comments
3:45 pm: AWLA’s Paws in the Park returns in October with largest adoptable animal section to date | 🗣️ Comments

Here are today’s most-read articles:

Metro’s Yellow Line service to be suspended over two weekends (1033 views)
Two restaurants at Shoppes at Foxchase remain closed after Aug. 25 truck fire (928 views)
APD: Clerk pepper-sprayed during cigarette theft at Richmond Highway gas station (527 views)
Morning Notes for September 17, 2026 (431 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

10:00 am: Alexandria Days 2026
12:00 pm: Observe the Sun
👉 8:00 pm: Live Comedy with Carmen Lagala (The Late Show with Colbert)

🌤️ Friday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of 85°F and a gentle north wind of 7 to 9 mph. In the evening, skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 65°F, accompanied by a light north wind at about 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!