Early Voting Deadline Is Saturday — “All registered voters in Virginia are eligible to vote early. The deadline to cast an early ballot in person is Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 5 p.m.” [Office of Voter Registration & Elections]
Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, Wife Dead in Murder-Suicide — “Fairfax, 47, shot and killed his wife, 49-year-old Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, before turning the gun on himself inside the family’s home in the 8100 block of Guinevere Drive [in Annandale], the Fairfax County Police Department confirmed.” [FFXnow]
Major Flood Mitigation Project Gets Close to Construction — “The City is continuing to coordinate with utilities on necessary relocation work for the Commonwealth, Ashby, Glebe Flood Mitigation Project ahead of the anticipated start of major storm sewer construction next year. Virginia American Water began utility relocation work in late February and has completed waterline installation along Commonwealth Avenue from the northern limits of the project to the intersection of E. Reed Avenue.” [Flood Action Alexandria]
Commission Endorses 250-foot Triumphal Arch — The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve the design concept on Memorial Circle between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Members, who were appointed by President Donald Trump, will review an updated design before a final vote. [ARLnow]
Next Tech on Tap Event at Virginia Tech — “Join fellow alumni for Tech on Tap in Alexandria! Steve Rowson, professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, will discuss his research on baseball catcher helmets, why we may have been thinking about them all wrong, and how a change in approach may result in an entirely new design moving forward.” [Virginia Tech]
Historic Garden Week’s Old Town Alexandria Tour Returns Saturday — “This year’s tour includes five Old Town homes and two Garden Club of Virginia restoration projects: George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens and Green Spring Gardens. Proceeds from the event fund the restoration and preservation of Virginia’s historic public gardens and provide graduate-level, research fellowships.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
ALIVE! Gets Large Food Donation — “This week, ALIVE! was proud to receive a full truckload of food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of a nationwide initiative honoring the 250th birthday of the United States.” [ALIVE!/X]
Book Sale Scheduled at Duncan Library April 24-26 — “Take your pick from thousands of books for sale for all ages in a wide variety of genres! Books will be priced at $4 for hardcover and $2 for paperback, unless otherwise marked. Book sale profits go directly back to Duncan Library to support the purchase of books, programming, materials, community events, equipment and more.” [Alexandria Library/Facebook]
It’s Friday — 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. [NWS]
