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
- Future Rosie’s Tavern in Del Ray asks city for 49 outdoor seats
- Does Alexandria need a jail? City seeks feedback in new survey
- My friends moved away or had kids. I still wanted a crew in Alexandria.
🕗 More from today
Everything else we published today, Nov 5, 2026.
- Morning Notes for November 5, 2026
- School funding formula overhaul, AI use guidance top ACPS requests to state legislators
- Mother pleads for answers in son’s death as Alexandria’s interim policing auditor steps in
- As local food insecurity rises, Scouting for Food drive returns to Alexandria
- Gas leak prompts response on Eisenhower Avenue near Van Dorn Street Metro
📣 Announcements
Old Town Strength Studio for 50+ Opens 5 Spots in Members-Only Year-End Challenge
Revolutionary Fitness, the strength and longevity training studio for people over 50 at 215… [Announcement]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 7:00 pm: Del Ray Poetry Reading
- 7:30 pm: Legends of Spain: Candlelit Guitar Masterpieces
⭐ Featured events
An Intimate Evening with George Washington
Nov 7: An intimate reception with George Washington at a historic venue [Event]
Alexandria Preschool & Kindergarten Fair
Nov 14: Preschool & Kindergarten Fair [Event]
Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
Nov 14: Free, Open Air Flea & Vintage Market with 70+ Vendors, "Best in VA!" [Event]
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Nov 15: Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend… [Event]
Sips & Shells: Holiday Oyster Shell Workshop at Hank’s Oyster Bar
Nov 17: Gather your girlfriends for a creative night out in Old Town Alexandria! [Event]
Washington Spirit Alum Meet & Greet + The Amazing Race Watch Party
Nov 18: Meet Washington Spirit alum Joanna Lohman, then stick around to cheer on Joanna and Ali Krieger as they compete on The Amazing Race! [Event]
💡 November Leadership Incubator Weekend, hosted by Shifting Waters Leadership
Nov 19: Shifting Waters Leadership Institute (SWLI) is bringing a new kind of leadership experience… [Event]
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⛈️ Weather update
Today: Alexandria saw a high of 73° at 12:00 p.m. (11° above normal), a low of 64° at 12:20 a.m. and 0.02 inches of rain (Four Mile Run, Alexandria).
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then patchy fog and a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then patchy fog and scattered showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am, then patchy fog and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: Patchy fog and a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog between 8am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The photo above is from the City of Alexandria’s marina webcam.
Thanks for reading!
