Good Tuesday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
📈 Today’s most-read stories
- JUST IN: Alexandria activist Glen Pine challenging Del. R. Kirk McPike for Democratic nomination (1,588 views)
- Alexandria man arrested with airsoft gun after alleged Safeway robbery (1,165 views)
- City Council approves townhouse development project in Old Town (1,163 views)
🕗 More from today
Everything else we published today, Oct 20, 2026.
- Morning Notes for October 20, 2026
- Best movers in Alexandria, VA? Inside 495 Movers’ 17-year run
- Women’s bar crawl coming to Old Town to support Breast Cancer Collective
- Only four townhomes remain at Brooks Estate: One elevator home remains
- Seven Teahouse plans to open this fall in Old Town
- Does every will have to go through probate in Virginia?
📣 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]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
⭐ 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]
Imperium Open House: Discover a Smarter Way to Get Stronger
Nov 1: Explore a different approach to strength training at Imperium’s free open house in Old Town Alexandria. [Event]
Dialogue for Democracy
Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
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☀️ Weather update
Today: Alexandria saw a high of 72° at 1:45 p.m. (4° above normal), a low of 46° at 5:50 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 17 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The photo above is from the City of Alexandria’s marina webcam.
Thanks for reading!
