Good Thursday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
📈 Today’s most-read stories
- Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash yesterday in Old Town (1,845 views)
- Health food cafe to celebrate grand opening in Carlyle tomorrow
- New Freedom House Museum exhibit explores legacy of freed man who enslaved family
🕗 More from today
Everything else we published today, Oct 22, 2026.
- Morning Notes for October 22, 2026
- City Council OKs field lights and athletic expansion at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School
- Prescription Drug Take Back Day returns to Alexandria this Saturday
📣 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]
Army Navy Game Day 5k and 10k Run, sponsored by the Washington, D.C. Foreign Area Officers Association
Attention all runners, joggers, and Army Navy fans! Come join us on Saturday, 12 December 2026… [Announcement]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 10:00 am: Burke Branch Friends, Inc Fall Book Sale
- 12:00 pm: What Everyone Needs to Know about the Safe Use of AI (Webinar)
- 5:00 pm: Blind Wine Tasting at Cherry on Top
- 6:00 pm: 1920s Party: American Girl Celebration
- 6:00 pm: Styling Series: Spook & Shop — Current Boutique Old Town
⭐ Featured events
🎭 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]
How Retirement Communities Work – A Free Workshop
Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
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🌤️ Weather update
Today: Alexandria saw a high of 59° at 8:25 p.m. (8° below normal), a low of 45° at 7:35 a.m. and no rain.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 8 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 9 mph.
About 753 Dominion customers are without power.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The photo above is from the City of Alexandria’s marina webcam.
Thanks for reading!
