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 — Apr 17, 2026.

• 7:30 am: Morning Notes for April 17, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
• 9:15 am: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Hannah will bring young energy to your life | 🗣️ Comments
• 12:30 pm: Three people and dog rescued by AFD from stalled elevator in West End | 🗣️ Comments
• 1:45 pm: Italian restaurant Valletta Port permanently closes in Old Town North | 🗣️ Comments
• 2:45 pm: ALX Dog Walk to draw 2,000 walkers with dogs Saturday in Old Town | 🗣️ Comments
• 3:45 pm: City Council to hold public hearings on Sunday parking fees, more budget decisions | 🗣️ Comments

Here are today’s most-read articles:

1. Italian restaurant Valletta Port permanently closes in Old Town North – Italian restaurant Valletta Port permanently closes in Old Town North (2788 views)
2. Three people and dog rescued by AFD from stalled elevator in West End – Three people and dog rescued by AFD from stalled elevator in West End (1280 views)
3. Poll: The best playground in Alexandria (1192 views)

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

1. UPDATED: Death investigation underway at park in Old Town (19425 views)
2. Inova Alexandria Hospital at Landmark marks topping-out milestone (5634 views)
3. Motorcyclist dies in I-495 crash near Telegraph Road: state police (5446 views)
4. Tenants sought for affordable units at two apartment complexes in Alexandria (4191 views)
5. USPTO cafeteria reopens to the public with chef-curated menus (4029 views)
6. Child struck by vehicle near William Ramsay Elementary School (3486 views)
7. Community meeting lined up for power plant site’s mixed-use plan in Old Town North (2910 views)
8. Family-owned bakery Eclairons flourishes at new location in Old Town (2862 views)
9. Pedestrian struck during fire response in Landmark area (2222 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

• 7:30 am: Alxdogwalk
• 8:00 am: Annual Gil McCutcheon Park Work Day in Celebration of Earth Day
• 9:00 am: Used Bike Sale
• 11:00 am: Think Like an Architect: A Family LEGO Design Workshop (Washington)
• 11:00 am: Poetry Pop-Up Book Sale
• 1:00 pm: Coffee and Conversation
• 1:00 pm: Carlyle House Historical Fiction Book Club
• 2:00 pm: Metropolitan School of the Arts Beauty and the Beast Ballet
• 2:00 pm: Tea Party with Rolling Sloane’s Bakery
• 3:00 pm: Pro Coro Alexandria: History Has Its Eyes On You
• 5:00 pm: Choral Arts: From Darkness to Light: An Interactive Choral Discussion
• 6:00 pm: Lantern Tour
• 6:00 pm: Family Skate and Dance Night: Enchanted Forest
• 👉 8:00 pm: Improv Comedy Show

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

• 👉 11:00 am: First Baby? Connect with other New Moms!
• 12:00 pm: Carlyle House: Self Guided Sundays
• 1:00 pm: Succulent Garden Workshop
• 7:00 pm: Free Concert – Alexandria Chamber Music Society

🌤️ Saturday’s forecast

Mostly sunny with a high of 82°F and east winds at 6 to 10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. Showers likely Saturday night after 2 a.m., with increasing clouds and a low of 52°F. Winds will shift from southeast to northeast, gusting up to 20 mph. There’s a 60% chance of rain, with less than a tenth of an inch expected. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
– Steve Jobs

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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 — Apr 16, 2026.

• 7:30 am: Morning Notes for April 16, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
• 8:30 am: Motorcyclist dies in I-495 crash near Telegraph Road: state police | 🗣️ Comments
• 10:30 am: Braddock Road Metro kiss-and-ride overhaul heads to public hearing next week | 🗣️ Comments
• 11:45 am: Child struck by vehicle near William Ramsay Elementary School | 🗣️ Comments
• 1:45 pm: At Harvard leadership forum, Mayor Gaskins recounts confronting property manager | 🗣️ Comments
• 2:45 pm: Olde Towne Pet Resort proposes taking over The Board Hound’s former Old Town location | 🗣️ Comments
• 3:45 pm: Family-owned bakery Eclairons flourishes at new location in Old Town | 🗣️ Comments

Here are today’s most-read articles:

1. Motorcyclist dies in I-495 crash near Telegraph Road: state police (5895 views)
2. Child struck by vehicle near William Ramsay Elementary School (4251 views)
3. Morning Notes for April 16, 2026 (2472 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

• 4:00 pm: Alexandria Moms Passport Social Club Happy Hour | Moms in Bloom

🌦️ Friday’s forecast

There is a 30% chance of showers mainly before 11 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies with a high near 83°F. Winds will come from the northwest at about 7 mph. Overnight, expect mostly clear conditions with a low around 62°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!