Good morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Tuesday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2025. There are 120 days left in the year.
☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78 degrees. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 57 degrees. Light and variable wind.
🚨 You need to know
The city of Alexandria will kick off the return of its ALX Jazz Fest Pop-Up Series on Sunday, Sept. 7, with a free afternoon of live music and art at The Market @ Southern Towers, located at 4901 Seminary Road.
Jazz trumpeter Alex Parchment will headline the event alongside spoken word artist Prophecy Poet, bringing live jazz performances to the weekly farmers market setting. The Mobile Art Lab will offer hands-on art projects from noon to 2 p.m., followed by musical performances from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendees can enjoy the entertainment while browsing the market’s fresh produce, baked goods and artisan vendors.
The ALX Jazz Fest Pop-Up Series is produced by the city’s Office of the Arts, a division of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. The project receives partial support from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and all events in the series are offered free to the public.
More information about The Market @ Southern Towers and its weekly offerings is available on the city’s Farmers Market page, while details about future pop-up events can be found on the ALX Jazz Fest page.
Here’s what else you should know
🗓️ On this day in Alexandria history…
- In 1790, the Virginia General Assembly approved the creation of an Alexandria Lottery to raise funds for the paving of streets within the expanding town of Alexandria.
- In 1814, a British fleet under the command of Captain James Gordon finally anchored off Alexandria, with guns pointed directly at the defenseless city.
- In 1846, Alexandrians voted 763 to 22 to retrocede from the District of Columbia back to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
🍂 Fall festival season is heating up in Alexandria, with signature events, new restaurant openings, and unique experiences highlighting the best of local arts and historic charm this September. Looking to kick off autumn with some culture? These events offer perfect opportunities to enjoy Alexandria’s beautiful fall weather while exploring its artistic and historic treasures.
👉 The Alexandria Democratic Committee held its annual Labor Day Picnic on Monday, and special guest speakers called on a fierce resistance against the Republican administration of President Donald Trump.
🚨 An adult male driving a moped suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash with an SUV on Monday near Potomac Yard. The driver of the SUV, a silver Honda, stayed at the scene and was charged with reckless driving, according to the Alexandria Police Department.
📺 Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins will sit down with ALXnow today at 11 a.m. for her regular monthly conversation with the community, offering residents a direct line to city leadership as the City Council prepares to resume meetings after its August recess. Submit Questions
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- Fox 5 DC: Cause of death revealed for Jessica Aber, former US attorney, found dead in Virginia home
- New York Post: Former US Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, died from epilepsy in her sleep: officials
- NBC4 Washington: Community holds Labor Day rally after ICE detentions in Alexandria
- NBC4 Washington: Woman accused of running ‘pop-up brothel’ in Alexandria
- City of Alexandria: ALX Jazz Fest Pop-Up Kicks Off Sept. 7 with Alex Parchment Band at Southern Towers, Alexandria Police Department Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage in August 15, 2025, In-Custody Death , Tons of Trucks Rolls into Alexandria in September, Join Us for a Night All About Teen Wellness
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Sept. 1, 2025.
- SUV driver charged with reckless driving after moped rider suffers life-threatening injuries in Labor Day crash
- Scooter rider suffers life-threatening injuries in West End crash
- Del Ray beer garden owners file lawsuit against landlord
- PHOTOS: Alexandria Democrats criticize Trump administration at annual Labor Day Picnic
- 199-unit luxury apartments start leasing in converted Old Town building
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Sunshine Readers – An outside book club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10:15 a.m.: Fables and Fun at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Playtime at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 4 p.m.: Bilingual Storytime at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 4:30 p.m.: Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5 p.m.: Duncan and Dragons at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 5:45 p.m.: Common Ground – Documentary Screening and Discussion at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Teen Volunteer Orientation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 7 p.m.: BeerYoga at Port City Brewing Company
- 219 Restaurant: Justin Gillen Trio at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Chad Price Peace Coalition w/friends at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: Joe Chiocca & John DC at 6 p.m.
- Lost Dog Cafe: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Trivia at 8 p.m., Pete Baker at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Trivia at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Garden: Trivia at 7 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- 1:30 p.m.: Commission on Aging – Executive Committee Meeting
- 6 p.m.: Planning & Zoning Virtual Community Update
- 6:30 p.m.: ACPS Operational Excellence Committee
- 7 p.m.: Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
