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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 10, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Published November 10, 2026 at 9:00PM

Good Tuesday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.

📈 Today’s most-read stories

🕗 More from today

Everything else we published today, Nov 10, 2026.

📣 Announcements

Old Town Strength Studio for 50+ Opens 5 Spots in Members-Only Year-End Challenge
Revolutionary Fitness, the strength and longevity training studio for people over 50 at 215… [Announcement]

A New Source for News, Events, and More in Alexandria, VA
The NOVA Guide has launched, giving Alexandria residents a new source for local news, upcoming… [Announcement]

John Hopkins-Gillispie Running for NAACP Alexandria Branch President
At its October general membership meeting, the NAACP Alexandria Branch 7043 Nominating Committee… [Announcement]

NAACP Alexandria Branch Elections Announcement
Dear Members: Following the 2026 NAACP Election Procedures, the Alexandria Branch of the NAACP… [Announcement]

📅 Upcoming events

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

⭐ Featured events

Alexandria Preschool & Kindergarten Fair
Nov 14: Preschool & Kindergarten Fair [Event]

Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
Nov 14: Free, Open Air Flea & Vintage Market with 70+ Vendors, "Best in VA!" [Event]

StoryWorx Book Festival/ Meet the Authors at the Workhouse Arts Center
Nov 14: Family Friendly Book Festival [Event]

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Nov 15: Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend and… [Event]

Sips & Shells: Holiday Oyster Shell Workshop at Hank’s Oyster Bar
Nov 17: Gather your girlfriends for a creative night out in Old Town Alexandria! [Event]

Washington Spirit Alum Meet & Greet + The Amazing Race Watch Party
Nov 18: Meet Washington Spirit alum Joanna Lohman, then stick around to cheer on Joanna and Ali Krieger as they compete on The Amazing Race! [Event]

💡 November Leadership Incubator Weekend, hosted by Shifting Waters Leadership
Nov 19: Shifting Waters Leadership Institute (SWLI) is bringing a new kind of leadership experience… [Event]

Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary
Nov 21: Join the Auxiliary Improv for a night of comedy in Old Town, Alexandria VA! [Event]

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🌤️ Weather update

Today: Alexandria saw a high of 66° at 1:55 p.m. (6° above normal), a low of 43° at 5:50 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 21 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 3 mph.

Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 0 to 6 mph.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The photo above is from the City of Alexandria’s marina webcam.

Thanks for reading!

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BREAKING: $117 million sports and events complex proposed at Cameron Run Regional Park

By Emily Leayman

Published November 10, 2026 at 7:55PM | Updated November 10, 2026 at 8:29PM

The proposed sports and event complex at Cameron Run Regional Park (via City of Alexandria)

Cameron Run Regional Park could be reimagined as a sports and events complex under a new proposal presented to City Council tonight (Nov. 10).

The $117 million sports and events complex at Cameron Run (4001 Eisenhower Avenue) is proposed to replace NOVA Parks’ Great Waves Waterpark, mini golf site and batting cage facility. The 210,000-square-foot indoor facility would be intended for flexible court and turf sports, training, regional and national tournaments and larger events. In addition to the facility, the city could pursue 50,000 square feet of park uses, such as a tot lot, dog park, trails and amphitheater, pending community input.

Two new homes on E. Reed Ave., a short walk from Potomac Yard

By Sponsor

Published November 10, 2026 at 10:45AM

Dining area: The main level’s open layout runs from the dining area toward the kitchen and the back of the house.

Front exterior: The attached homes at 31 and 29 E. Reed Ave., each with its own entrance off a shared front porch.

Kitchen: A large island with seating, a gas range, and stainless steel appliances anchor the kitchen.

Primary living area: Sliding glass doors open from the main level to the patio and backyard.

Primary bedroom: A tray ceiling and windows on two sides give the primary bedroom plenty of natural light.

Primary bath: Dual vanities and a walk-in tiled shower with a bench.

If you’re looking for a brand-new home that lives like a single-family house, with no HOA and an easy walk to Potomac Yard, your search may end on E. Reed Ave. Located at 29 and 31 E. Reed Ave. in Arlandria, these two attached homes bring modern design and everyday convenience to a residential block between Potomac Yard and Del Ray.

Brought to you by Midtown Partners, a multifamily and boutique home builder rooted in the Northern Virginia real estate landscape since 2010, the homes were built with practical, well-considered layouts in mind.

Easy to Get Around

E. Reed Ave. puts a lot within reach on foot:

5-Minute Walk: Potomac Yard Center for groceries, dining, and shopping.
Walkable to Metro: The Potomac Yard Metro station for commuting into the District and beyond.
Nearby Neighborhoods: Mount Vernon Avenue in Arlandria and the shops and restaurants of Del Ray are a short trip away.
Trails: The Potomac Yard Trail and Four Mile Run Trail are close by for walking, running, and biking.
Regional Access: Route 1, National Landing, Reagan National Airport, and Washington, DC are all within easy reach.

Designed for Everyday Living

Each priced at $1,324,000, the homes offer about 3,185 square feet across three finished levels:

4 Bedrooms & 4.5 Baths: Three bedrooms upstairs, each with its own private bath, plus a fourth bedroom suite on the lower level with a walk-in closet.
Flexible Main Level: A private study, a powder room, and an open layout connecting the kitchen to the dining and living areas, well suited to hosting.
Kitchen: A large island, stainless steel appliances, and a gas range.
Primary Suite: A large walk-in closet and a bath with dual vanities and an oversized shower.
Finished Lower Level: A recreation room, a wet bar, and a flex space that could be a gym, media room, or playroom.
Light and Space: 9-foot-plus ceilings, recessed lighting, and a fireplace.
Upstairs Laundry: Washer and dryer hookups on the bedroom level.
Off-Street Parking: One dedicated space.
No HOA Fees: No monthly association dues.

Built by Midtown Partners

With projects across Alexandria and Arlington, Midtown Partners focuses on well-built homes in walkable, established neighborhoods. The E. Reed homes continue that approach: new construction designed to fit the way people live today.

Only two homes are available. Schedule your private tour today.

View photos, floor plans, and connect with Midtown Partners.

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JUST IN: Cornerstone Craftsman founder Roberto Gomez dies

By James Cullum

Published November 10, 2026 at 7:00PM | Updated November 10, 2026 at 10:03PM

Roberto Gomez speaks at a City Council candidate forum by the Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations (photo courtesy of James Minichello Photography)

Alexandria nonprofit leader Roberto Gomez died today (Nov. 10), his organization announced on social media. He was 39 years old.

Gomez founded Cornerstone Craftsman in 2021, teaching trade education to Alexandria youth and winning accolades in the process. His sudden death was announced by the Cornerstone Craftsman Board of Directors, and the cause of death has not been released.

Announcement

John Hopkins-Gillispie Running for NAACP Alexandria Branch President

By John Hopkins-Gillispie

Published November 9, 2026

At its October general membership meeting, the NAACP Alexandria Branch 7043 Nominating Committee presented its slate for the 2027–2028 term and named John Hopkins-Gillispie as its nominee for Branch President.

Hopkins-Gillispie is a life member of the branch. He has chaired the Freedom Fund Dinner for the past two years, and this year’s dinner raised more than $40,000 for the branch. He serves on the Legal Redress Committee, reviewing discrimination complaints brought to the branch. He has provided input on issues from the Alexandria Police Department’s hate crimes policy to the proposed Edsall Road data center. He also represents the branch as co-chair of the host committee for the 2027 Virginia State Conference convention.

Around Town

Catholic students connect with Alexandria seniors in annual Week of Service

By James Cullum

Published November 10, 2026 at 3:45PM

Students paint nails at the St. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Alexandria's West End, Nov. 10, 2026 (courtesy of Catholic Diocese of Arlington)

Gloria Perry says she feels young again.

This morning (Nov. 10), more than a dozen students from St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School visited Perry and the seniors at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Alexandria’s West End. The work is part of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s second annual Week of Service, which sends students from Catholic schools across the diocese to more than 125 charitable projects from Northern Virginia to the Northern Neck, Fredericksburg and Winchester.

Event

Sips & Shells: Holiday Oyster Shell Workshop at Hank’s Oyster Bar

November 17, 2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm

Event location

Hank's Oyster Bar

818 N. St. Asaph Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

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**Sips & Shells: Holiday Oyster Shell Workshop at Hank's Oyster Bar**

Gather your girlfriends for a creative night out in Old Town Alexandria!

Around Town

Alexandria Little League coaches open indoor batting cage facility for year-round training

By Emily Leayman

Published November 10, 2026 at 2:45PM

Assistant General Manager LJ Hoes works with young athletes (courtesy of D-BAT ALX West End)

About six years ago, John Magri and Adam Froemming met while coaching their boys in Alexandria Little League. Now they’ve teamed up for a new pitch to the community: a place to practice indoors year round.

The veteran-owned D-BAT ALX West End opened Nov. 2 at 6200 D Little River Turnpike just outside city limits in Lincolnia. The 15,000-square-foot facility includes 10 batting cages, three machines throwing baseballs and softballs at varying speeds, five cages for hitting and infield lessons, two dedicated pitching lanes and a Rawlings and Easton pro shop.

Around Town

Floriana aims for January opening in Alexandria as D.C. location prepares to close

By Emily Leayman

Published November 10, 2026 at 1:45PM

The Atrium Building at 277 S. Washington Street (via Google Maps)

Italian restaurant Floriana will make its debut in Alexandria not long after closing its longtime D.C. location.

The Italian restaurant is leasing space in the Atrium Building at 277 S. Washington Street, replacing a vacancy left by Virginia’s Darling and Mae’s Market. The new location is co-owned by Jamie Branda and Dino Tapper, son of restaurant founder Floriana Nestore.

News

City and ACPS team up to address Virginia’s school funding gap

By James Cullum

Published November 10, 2026 at 11:45AM

Students get on school buses at Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard Campus (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria city government and its public school system are embarking on a six-month collaboration to develop recommendations for increased funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The team-up comes as the Virginia Department of Education is slated to start a two-year study on revamping the state’s formula for funding local K-12 public schools. VDOE will soon select a consultant and the project will begin in January.

News

Alexandria’s Veterans Day ceremony planned Wednesday amid holiday closures

By Emily Leayman

Published November 10, 2026 at 9:15AM

America’s 250th anniversary flag in Old Town (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

Alexandria will mark Veterans Day on Wednesday (Nov. 11) with its annual ceremony and various schedule changes and closures.

The city and Friends of Rocky Versace will host the Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center (2701 Commonwealth Avenue). The one-hour indoor ceremony will include patriotic music, a name reading of Alexandria’s 68 Vietnam War fallen servicemembers, and recognition of Gold Star families and military veterans attending. Qualified veterans can also receive the DoD Vietnam Era Veterans Lapel Pin.

News

Morning Notes for November 10, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Published November 10, 2026 at 7:30AM

On Nov. 6, the Alexandria Rotary Foundation hosted its 19th annual Taste For Giving event at the Atrium Building in Old Town, with more than a dozen local restaurants participating, with the proceeds going toward Alexandria nonprofits. The amount collected will be revealed next year. (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On November 10, 1900, the Alexandria Golf Club, located on Shuter’s Hill, hosted its first tournament. Golf course designer Robert White of Cincinnati had laid out the links that fall, and the following year a clubhouse was built. Entrance fees at the nine-hole course were $5 for men and $3 for women.” [Historic Alexandria]

City Council to Meet This Evening — City Council’s meeting begins at 5:45 p.m. at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center. Items of note on the agenda are a state of the economy update, Cameron Run update, recommendation from the School Board election reform ad hoc committee, consideration of the legislative agenda for the General Assembly, and expanding youth helmet requirements. [City of Alexandria]

Skepticism Over Deactivated Flock Cameras — “The city officially decommissioned its 61 Flock cameras Oct. 30 following months of public pushback over privacy and surveillance concerns. But video recorded by an Alexandria resident appears to show the cameras continuing to activate in response to passing traffic. Alexandria police insist that the cameras are no longer recording or collecting data.” [WUSA9]

DASH Board Chair Seeks Options to Repay City — “Chair David Kaplan described the request in a Nov. 7 letter from the Alexandria Transit Company board to Mayor Alyia Gaskins, City Council and City Manager James Parajon. The letter and its two attachments are posted with the materials for the board’s Nov. 12 meeting. The letter also says the costs behind DASH’s $5.9 million fiscal 2027 shortfall ‘are costs DASH should have better anticipated when the budget was developed.'” [Alexandria Brief]

Flood Resilience Plan Up for Public Feedback — “The City is seeking public feedback on its draft Flood Resilience Plan through Tuesday, Dec. 1. The plan is intended to guide future work to reduce flooding and make neighborhoods more resilient. According to the City’s October announcement, the draft incorporates flood-risk assessments, potential infrastructure projects and community feedback.” [The Zebra]

AWLA Shares Need for Paper Bag Donations — “We use paper and reusable shopping/grocery bags to package up Pet Pantry and AniMeals orders for pets and pet parents in our community. You can donate any and all paper/reusable bags (grocery bag size or larger please) at the shelter Monday through Friday 9 am – 7 pm or Saturday and Sunday from 9 am – 5 pm. We’re located at 4101 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304.” [Animal Welfare League of Alexandria/Facebook]

Volunteers Sought for Alexandria Turkey Trot — “Every Thanksgiving morning, the Alexandria Turkey Trot brings thousands of runners, families and visitors to Del Ray, making it one of the neighborhood’s biggest traditions and an important event for the Del Ray Business Association.” [Del Ray Business Association]

A Wrap on Community Fire Academy — “We recently celebrated the graduation of our Fall 2026 Community Fire Academy cohort! The academy provides community members with an opportunity to learn about fire safety, emergency medical response, and the history, administration, and daily operations of an urban fire department. We appreciate their commitment to learning, community engagement, and public safety.” [Alexandria Fire Department/Facebook]

New License Requirements for Young Drivers — “Beginning January 1, 2027, Virginians ages 18 to 20 applying for their first driver’s license will need to meet new licensing requirements. Under the new law, applicants must hold a learner’s permit for at least 90 days and complete an approved driver education course before receiving their license.” [Virginia DMV]

New Concourse Revealed at Dulles International Airport — “Concourse E will provide additional space for airlines and travelers as the airport experiences record passenger growth, the airports authority said. The 435,000-square-foot facility features 14 gates, expanded seating areas, upgraded restrooms and direct access to the airport’s AeroTrain system.” [WTOP]

VDOT Prepares for Winter Weather Season — “Though preparations begin in the summer, it’s this time of year crews focus on inspecting snow-fighting equipment and ensuring materials and drivers are ready for the first forecasted flakes of snow.” [Virginia Department of Transportation/ARLnow]

It’s Tuesday — Sunny with a high near 68 and a southwest wind at 3 to 7 mph. Tuesday night will be clear, with a low around 44 and a northwest wind at 3 to 5 mph. Veterans Day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 66 and calm winds becoming southerly around 5 mph in the afternoon. [NWS]

There’s more local news to explore. Check out WSHnow, with stories from around the region.

Announcement

Old Town Strength Studio for 50+ Opens 5 Spots in Members-Only Year-End Challenge

By Charles Augustine

Published November 4, 2026

Revolutionary Fitness, the strength and longevity training studio for people over 50 at 215 N. Payne St., is opening 5 spots in its members-only year-end challenge.

Every year, the stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s knocks people off track. Workouts get skipped, schedules fill up, and the plan becomes “I’ll start in January.”