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 — Jan 8, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for January 8, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Stolen Amazon delivery truck on Duke Street recovered in parking lot near Holmes Run | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:30 am: ‘Near miss’ incidents involving kids in Alexandria raise concerns about Hickory Street intersection | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: APD: Driver who crashed into Seminary Hill fence was going to hospital after accidental shooting | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:33 pm: New ‘niche’ fragrance boutique plans Old Town debut, ribbon cutting next week | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Police investigating after moped stolen from impound lot listed for sale on Facebook | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Alexandria benefit concert will fundraise for child abuse intervention | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Major Democratic players rush to back Del. Bennett-Parker for Ebbin’s Senate seat | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 👉 7:00 am: 1 Day DEXA Scan Event – Revolutionary Fitness
- 6:30 pm: Alfa Tate-O’Neill, Meet the artist, Art League Gallery, Torpedo Factory Jan. 9th
- 7:00 pm: Del Ray Poetry Reading
🌦️ Friday’s forecast
Rain is possible after 4pm with clouds increasing and a high near 56. South winds between 6-10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. On Friday night, rain is more likely after 1am, with temperatures dropping to around 49. Southwest winds of 5-8 mph will shift northwest after midnight, and there’s a 70% chance of precipitation. New precipitation amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
– Albert Einstein
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading!
