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:
- Motorcyclist dies in I-495 crash near Telegraph Road: state police (5895 views)
- Child struck by vehicle near William Ramsay Elementary School (4251 views)
- Morning Notes for April 16, 2026 (2472 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
🌦️ 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!
