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ALXnow Daily Debrief for May 22, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Friday 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 — May 22, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. NEW: Alexandria man claims self-defense in fatal West End apartment shooting (1872 views)
  2. Alexandria teachers union candidate disqualified less than 12 hours before officer elections (1231 views)
  3. Alexandria launches passport program to boost support for Duke Street businesses (555 views)

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. Old Town North power plant redevelopment and funding plans heading to city review (9385 views)
  2. UPDATE: Police fatally shoot suspect following shooting of female victim in Alexandria (9372 views)
  3. APD recovers video of sexual assault suspect allegedly spiking victim’s drink at Old Town bar (9319 views)
  4. Divided City Council upholds Braddock Road redesign after 11-hour hearing (5705 views)
  5. Driver arrested after alleged road rage incident in West End parking lot (5451 views)
  6. Italian restaurant and new café aim for early 2027 openings in Old Town North (5029 views)
  7. Alexandria man claims ‘wrong house’ after alleged break-in at co-worker’s relatives’ home (2692 views)
  8. ACPS enrollment projected to drop as Alexandria birth rates decline (1885 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌧️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect rain and areas of fog with a high near 61 degrees today and an east wind around 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with new rainfall between a quarter and half an inch likely. Rain continues into Saturday night, with a low around 55 degrees and an east wind of 6 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains high at 90%, with similar new rainfall amounts expected. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”
– Amelia Earhart

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

About the Author

  • This is the staff byline for ALXnow, used by editors and other full-time staff. Launched in October 2019, ALXnow is the place for the latest news, views and things to do around Alexandria, Virginia.