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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 8, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Monday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 8, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Morning Notes for June 8, 2026 (682 views)
  2. Alexandria leaders break ground on WestEnd development’s first residential building (585 views)
  3. PHOTOS: Nearly 1,000 Alexandria City High School seniors graduate at GMU’s EagleBank Arena (567 views)
  4. State trooper rescues kitten discovered on I-395 in Alexandria (566 views)
  5. City Council to consider $135M funding plan for former power plant redevelopment this week (443 views)
  6. Spice Kraft Indian Bistro dominates with top awards at Taste of Del Ray (373 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

🌤️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies with a high around 84°F and a light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. By Tuesday night, the weather will turn mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 68°F and a consistent south wind of about 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.”
– Roy T. Bennett

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for June 8, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The construction site at City Hall and Market Square (staff photo by James Cullum)

Croatian Festival Precedes World Cup Team Arrival — “On the eve of the arrival of the Vatreni to Alexandria, visitors had the chance to experience Croatian culture through traditional music and dance performances by Klapa Podvorje and Kolo Club Marian from Steelton, Pennsylvania, as well as Croatian food, wine, and olive oil. The event is a continuation of the wonderful cooperation that has grown from the Croatian National Team choosing Alexandria as its World Cup base camp.” [Croatian Embassy in Washington D.C./Facebook]

City Council Meets Tuesday — Items of note on City Council’s Tuesday, June 9 agenda are a briefing on the proposed funding plan for the Potomac River Generating Station, a presentation by the Alexandria Police Department, end-of-year budget adjustments and a proposed polling place change. [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 5, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Friday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 5, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. From Croatian festival to Best of the West: Guide to Alexandria’s June 5-7 weekend events (517 views)
  2. Alexandria author set to release eighth ‘Old Town Mystery’ novel in mid-June (488 views)

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. UPDATED: Residents escape house fire in Del Ray (17772 views)
  2. Thai Peppers to close after more than 27 years in Del Ray (4984 views)
  3. JUST IN: Old Town jewelry store theft suspect arrested in church basement (4511 views)
  4. Alexandria fights 27% proposed rate increase from Virginia American Water (4134 views)
  5. JUST IN: Voluntary water conservation recommended in drought watch issued in D.C. region (3283 views)
  6. Owner of Bastille Brasserie and Bar launches new galetterie in Alexandria this week (3235 views)
  7. New 20-foot sculpture quietly installed at TideLock development in Old Town North (2908 views)
  8. Arrest warrant issued for D.C. man after alleged sexual assault of woman near Holmes Run Trail (2875 views)
  9. Alexandria proposes converting parking spaces to pocket park in Del Ray (2583 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Saturday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

☀️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with a high near 92 degrees, and a light west wind that will pick up to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. On Saturday night, there’s a slight 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 p.m. and midnight. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 72 degrees, and a west wind at 5 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for June 5, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The George Washington Masonic Memorial Temple in Old Town Alexandria (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

 

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 5, 1922, groundbreaking for the George Washington Masonic Memorial at Shuter’s Hill took place. Memorial association president Louis A. Watres and Charles H. Callahan, Past Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 turned the first dirt.” [Historic Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 4, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Thursday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 4, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. JUST IN: Old Town jewelry store theft suspect arrested in church basement (2061 views)
  2. Alexandria proposes converting parking spaces to pocket park in Del Ray (1586 views)
  3. Morning Notes for June 4, 2026 (475 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high of 93°F and calm winds shifting to the west at about 6 mph in the afternoon. Friday night will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 69°F and a gentle south wind blowing at 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.”
– Roy T. Bennett

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for June 4, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Relaxing on the Alexandria waterfront with the Woodrow Wilson Bridge as a backdrop (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 4, 1870, the Friendship Firehouse on South Alfred Street (built 1855) was reported to be in structurally unsound condition, requiring the removal of all fire equipment stored in the building. Although the building had only been constructed fifteen years earlier, the massive steeple that then topped the building was often battered by high winds, twisting the small structure below and allowing rain water to penetrate the roof and framing. This issue, coupled with deferred maintenance during the Civil War period, required that the tall steeple be replaced by a lower cupola instead. Although the new cupola was an improvement, twisting and weather infiltration continued to plague the building for decades, and was only rectified when the cupola was restored and strengthened by the City of Alexandria in 2010.” [Historic Alexandria]

Croatian Ambassador Visits Alexandria — “When one of the best football teams in the world picks your city, you roll out the welcome mat. Alexandria is Team Croatia’s official World Cup Team Base Camp, so it was only fitting that we gave Croatian Ambassador Pjer Šimunović a taste of what Alexandria has to offer.” [Visit Alexandria/X]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 3, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Wednesday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 3, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. UPDATED: Residents escape house fire in Del Ray (6551 views)
  2. Owner of Bastille Brasserie and Bar launches new galetterie in Alexandria this week (1492 views)
  3. JUST IN: Voluntary water conservation recommended in drought watch issued in D.C. region (1205 views)
  4. Alexandria man charged with Arlington tobacco shop robbery could be linked to city incident (661 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Thursday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather with a high near 89 and a light northwest wind. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 65. Winds will be light and variable, shifting to come from the south at about 5 mph in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for June 3, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Potomac River Mid-Air Collision Memorial at Rivergate City Park in Old Town North (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 3, 1897, just after midnight, a large fire broke out at Herbert Bryant’s fertilizer mill on the Strand. It spread quickly, destroying Bryant’s warehouse, Pioneer Mills and the Old Dominion Boat Club, and numerous other buildings and wharves along The Strand from Duke to Prince Streets. Considered virtually fireproof at the time of its completion in March 1854, Pioneer Mills was a massive structure was built of brick with a slate roof, and stood over six stories high, with the roof elevated 77 feet above the first floor. Built for the American Steam Power Company, the mill was capable of producing eight hundred barrels of flour per day, processed by grinding over four thousand bushels of wheat through 12 sets of “run-of-burr” millstones.” [Historic Alexandria]

Fox5 to Broadcast from Old Town Friday Morning — “Tune in or attend the FOX 5 morning-long live broadcast from Alexandria’s Waterfront Park this Friday, June 5. The 7—11 a.m. ET broadcast is part of the station’s annual Zip Trips series, in which they highlight communities around the D.C. region on Fridays during the summer. The news team is working in coordination with Visit Alexandria and our partners at the City of Alexandria.” [Visit Alexandria news release]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 2, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Tuesday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 2, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Arrest warrant issued for D.C. man after alleged sexual assault of woman near Holmes Run Trail (1452 views)
  2. Thai Peppers to close after more than 27 years in Del Ray (883 views)
  3. Obituary: Sarah Marriott Clark (1938-2026) (560 views)
  4. Alexandria Del. McPike helps lead campaign to repeal same-sex marriage ban in Va. Constitution (547 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies with a high of about 82°F and a gentle north wind at 8 mph. Overnight, conditions will be clear with temperatures dropping to around 60°F, accompanied by light and variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
– Wayne Gretzky

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

Obituary

Obituary: Sarah Marriott Clark (1938-2026)

By ALXnow.com

Sarah Marriott Clark passed away on April 29, 2026 at age 87. Sarah was a mainstay of the neighborhood around Chetworth Park in Northeast Alexandria, having lived in her home for more than four decades. Sarah was born in Charlottesville, VA and grew up in Warrenton, VA before coming to the area for a teaching job. She worked for several decades as a teacher, guidance counselor, and librarian in the Fairfax County public school system. A lifelong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and knowledge came from an inquisitive mind that wasted no time in lively exchange with whoever was fortunate enough to cross paths with her. She was an animal lover, and was particularly fond of cats, having cared for many feline companions over her life. She was always eager to meet and hold the new babies that her beloved neighborhood consistently and graciously offered. Sarah amassed an impressive sock collection and was always keen to show off the day’s pick, consistently selected with intention and purpose. Most of all, Sarah always carried an air of elegance and grace, a relic from a different time inviting others to slow down a bit and enjoy a moment together. She will be missed most by her long-time friend and caretaker, as well as all of her friends and neighbors in the area.

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Morning Notes for June 2, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A bird searches for snacks in Old Town North (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

General Assembly to Return for Budget Work in June — “The House of Delegates is scheduled to reconvene its special session June 18 at 10 a.m., followed by the Senate on June 22 at noon, as negotiators continue working toward a compromise budget that can pass both chambers and reach Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk before the June 30 deadline.” [Virginia Mercury]

Travel + Leisure Spotlights Alexandria — “Just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is the perfect home base for a trip to the nation’s capital or a place to spend a few days after touring Washington’s monuments and museums. Alexandria tops many lists of favorite destinations, and it’s easy to see why, with its waterfront, architecture, art, and colonial past.” [Travel + Leisure]

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