Good Thursday 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 — Aug 13, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for August 13, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Grace Taylor appointed as acting ACPS superintendent as permanent search continues | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Woodrow Wilson Bridge to have multiple drawbridge openings tonight | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Bennett-Parker reflects on the transition from House of Delegates to Va. Senate | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale set for this weekend at dozens of Old Town boutiques | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Alexandria’s home sales, prices hold steady in July, but slower days may be ahead | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: The Twig prepares for 84th annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour to support Inova hospital | 🗣️ Comments
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- Woodrow Wilson Bridge to have multiple drawbridge openings tonight (510 views)
- Grace Taylor appointed as acting ACPS superintendent as permanent search continues (508 views)
- Morning Notes for August 13, 2026 (481 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 10:00 am: Alexandria Sidewalk Sale: August 14-16
🌥️ Friday’s forecast
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 88°F and a 30% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 5 PM. In the evening, there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms until 10 PM, followed by showers after 2 AM, with a low around 71°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.”
– Malala Yousafzai
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading!
