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: Cornerstone Craftsman founder Roberto Gomez dies
- BREAKING: $117 million sports and events complex proposed at Cameron Run Regional Park
- Floriana aims for January opening in Alexandria as D.C. location prepares to close
🕗 More from today
Everything else we published today, Nov 10, 2026.
- Morning Notes for November 10, 2026
- Alexandria’s Veterans Day ceremony planned Wednesday amid holiday closures
- Two new homes on E. Reed Ave., a short walk from Potomac Yard
- City and ACPS team up to address Virginia’s school funding gap
- Alexandria Little League coaches open indoor batting cage facility for year-round training
- Catholic students connect with Alexandria seniors in annual Week of Service
📣 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]
A New Source for News, Events, and More in Alexandria, VA
The NOVA Guide has launched, giving Alexandria residents a new source for local news, upcoming… [Announcement]
John Hopkins-Gillispie Running for NAACP Alexandria Branch President
At its October general membership meeting, the NAACP Alexandria Branch 7043 Nominating Committee… [Announcement]
NAACP Alexandria Branch Elections Announcement
Dear Members: Following the 2026 NAACP Election Procedures, the Alexandria Branch of the NAACP… [Announcement]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 9:00 am: Great Clips provides free haircuts for military service members on Veterans Day
- 11:00 am: “The Gallant Young Carlisle of Alexandria”: Remembering George William Carlyle
- 6:30 pm: Beyond Small Talk: A Speed Friending Experience
⭐ Featured events
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]
StoryWorx Book Festival/ Meet the Authors at the Workhouse Arts Center
Nov 14: Family Friendly Book Festival [Event]
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Nov 15: Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend and… [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]
Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary
Nov 21: Join the Auxiliary Improv for a night of comedy in Old Town, Alexandria VA! [Event]
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🌤️ Weather update
Today: Alexandria saw a high of 66° at 1:55 p.m. (6° above normal), a low of 43° at 5:50 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 21 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 3 mph.
Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 0 to 6 mph.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The photo above is from the City of Alexandria’s marina webcam.
Thanks for reading!
