Good Monday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
📈 Today’s most-read stories
- WATCH: ‘Thriller’ zombie flash mob takes over lower King Street in Old Town
- Pirates and ghosts haunt the Potomac in Alexandria’s popular new tour
- Two-time Super Bowl champ Keith Burns gets name on home field at Alexandria City High School
🕗 More from today
Everything else we published today, Oct 19, 2026.
- Morning Notes for October 19, 2026
- Additional early voting location opens in Alexandria as November election nears
- PHOTOS: Alexandria ‘No Kings’ rally targets midterms and ballot amendments
📣 Announcements
Alexandria Fitness Studio for People Over 50 Closes Fall Into Fitness Program in 11 Days
Revolutionary Fitness, the semi-private strength and longevity studio at 215 N. Payne St. in… [Announcement]
⭐ Featured events
Murder Mystery Night at Cherry on Top
Oct 22: Murder Mystery Night at Cherry on Top [Event]
🎭 Halloween Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary
Oct 24: Join the Auxiliary Improv for a night of Halloween-themed comedy in Old Town, Alexandria VA! [Event]
CatRad Halloween Eve!
Oct 30: Join us for our second annual CatRad Halloween Eve! A night of ghoulish fun, spooky treats… [Event]
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☀️ Weather update
Today: Alexandria saw a high of 70° at 4:35 p.m. (2° above normal), a low of 43° at 3:05 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 17 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 48. North wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The photo above is from the City of Alexandria’s marina webcam.
Thanks for reading!
