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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 19, 2026

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

  1. WATCH: ‘Thriller’ zombie flash mob takes over lower King Street in Old Town
  2. Pirates and ghosts haunt the Potomac in Alexandria’s popular new tour
  3. 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.

📣 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

Monday’s sunset

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

Thanks for reading!

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