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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 13, 2026

By ALXnow.com

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

📈 Today’s most-read stories

  1. Alexandria holiday market offers lifeline to vendors displaced by canceled N. Va. Christmas Market (1,020 views)
  2. Poll: The best Italian restaurants in Alexandria (1,018 views)
  3. JUST IN: No injuries after driver crashes into Palm Beach Tan at Bradlee Shopping Center

🕗 More from today

Everything else we published today, Nov 13, 2026.

📣 Announcements

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]

Old Town Alexandria Strength Studio Introduces Permanent Military Discount for Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, Imperium Strength & Longevity, a private strength-training studio… [Announcement]

📅 Upcoming events

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

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

⭐ 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]

Next Level Networking for Arlington Business Leaders Networking Event
Nov 18: Pass the Gravy, Pass the Business! Join Arlington business leaders for Next Level Networking, real connections, and fresh opportunities. [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]

The Cards You Were Born With
Nov 22: Interactive beginner Tarot workshop on learning your own Birth Cards. [Event]

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🌤️ Weather update

Today: Alexandria saw a high of 52° at 12:15 a.m. (7° below normal), a low of 45° at 6:10 p.m., no rain and a peak gust of 28 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Friday’s sunset

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

Thanks for reading!

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