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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 23, 2026

By ALXnow.com

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 23, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Hit-and-run on King Street adds to string of pedestrian crashes in Alexandria – Hit-and-run on King Street adds to string of pedestrian crashes in Alexandria (2981 views)
  2. Tiki pop-up bar opens today at waterfront restaurant in Alexandria – Tiki pop-up bar opens today at waterfront restaurant in Alexandria (2713 views)
  3. GW Parkway resurfacing work on Alexandria section begins – GW Parkway resurfacing work on Alexandria section begins (2181 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛅️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with a high near 81, although there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 2 p.m. Winds will be from the northeast at 3 to 5 mph. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 55 and a continued 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with southeast winds around 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”
– Tony Robbins

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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Around Town

Tiki pop-up bar opens today at waterfront restaurant in Alexandria

By Emily Leayman
The Hi-Tide Lounge Tiki Pop-Up Bar (via Cultivate Hospitality)

Alexandria’s waterfront will get a taste of the Polynesian islands for much of the warmer season.

The Tiki Pop-Up Bar opened today (Thursday) in Vola’s Dockside Grill’s Hi-Tide Lounge (101 N. Union Street), which Alexandria Restaurant Partners owns. The pop-up is decked out in tropical decorations and serves Tiki cocktails and bites. Reservations are not accepted for the pop-up.

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City Council axes Sunday paid parking proposal, increases other parking fees

By James Cullum
Parking meter in Old Town (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

Alexandria City Council torpedoed City Manager Jim Parajon’s plan for paid metered parking on Sundays, but balanced a $726,000 shortfall by raising parking meter fees from $1.75 to $2.75 and parking ticket fines from $40 to $55.

Last week, City Council directed Parajon to consider a number of alternatives to his Sunday parking plan. After deliberation, a majority of members endorsed Option E at Tuesday night’s add/delete work session, as the final touches are being put on the city’s $977 million Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. The move will generate $1.1 million in funding — covering an approximately $726,000 shortfall from removing the Sunday parking fee proposal and adding about $329,000 to the city’s general fund.

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Hit-and-run on King Street adds to string of pedestrian crashes in Alexandria

By James Cullum
Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run on King Street on Wednesday night (April 22).

The Alexandria Fire and Police Departments received multiple calls around 11 p.m. reporting that a man had been struck by a vehicle near the intersection of King Street and Park Road in the Taylor Run neighborhood, near the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. The striking vehicle was described in radio dispatches as a Ford pickup truck of unknown color missing its passenger-side mirror.

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Spring2ACTion eclipses goal and raises $3.5 million for Alexandria nonprofits

By James Cullum
ACT for Alexandria staff in Old Town (via Act For Alexandria:Facebook)

ACT for Alexandria has done it again. On Wednesday, Spring2ACTion, the biggest day of giving in Alexandria, raised more than $3.4 million for 198 area nonprofits.

Spring2ACTion is the main annual fundraiser for most participating nonprofits. ACT for Alexandria eclipsed its $2.5 million goal for the event, which drew participation from more than 7,000 donors, 198 nonprofits and more than 60 businesses.

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GW Parkway resurfacing work on Alexandria section begins

By Emily Leayman
GW Parkway resurfacing (via National Park Service)

Resurfacing work on a section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Alexandria is beginning today (Thursday), the National Park Service says.

The latest repaving follows the first phase between Spout Run Parkway and Interstate 395 in Arlington. Crews will resurface the road and replace pedestrian crossing medians between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and First Street.

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Morning Notes for April 23, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Walking in Old Town, Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

Judge Blocks Redistricting Election Result — A Tazewell Circuit Court judge blocked certification of Tuesday’s redistricting referendum, which voters approved. Attorney General Jay Jones vowed to appeal the order. [WJLA]

Alexandria Precinct Results on Redistricting Amendment — Precinct-level results are available for the redistricting question, which 78.89% of Alexandria voters cast a ballot in favor of. [Alexandria Living Magazine]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 22, 2026

By ALXnow.com

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 22, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Two men charged after woman fights off armed robbery attempt in Braddock neighborhood – Two men charged after woman fights off armed robbery attempt in Braddock neighborhood (4497 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather with a high around 81°F and a northwest wind blowing at 3 to 7 mph. By Thursday night, conditions will turn partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 58°F, accompanied by a light northwest wind. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
– Aristotle

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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PHOTOS: Ribbon cut at new high-end senior living community in Potomac Yard

By James Cullum
(Left to right) Silverstone Senior Living CEO Bobby Zeiller, property executive director Jamie Houston, City Councilman John Taylor Chapman and Chamber ALX CEO Joe Haggerty at the ribbon cutting for The Riviera senior community at 2700 Main Line Blvd in Potomac Yard, April 22, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

The ribbon was cut at a new high-end senior living community today (Wednesday) in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard neighborhood.

The Riviera, a new 129-unit senior apartment building at 2700 Main Line Blvd, is located directly across the street from its sister community, The Landing, which opened in 2022. Both properties are owned by Texas-based Silverstone Senior Living.

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