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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 18, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Red 'Vote Here' sign on a brick wall with a white taped strip covering the word 'EARLY'.

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 — Sep 18, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Poll: The best neighborhood in Alexandria (777 views)
  2. APD: Alleged 2025 sexual assault at Alexandria City High School remains an open investigation (550 views)

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

  1. Cocaine, guns and codeine seized from Alexandria apartment in multi-county probe (8980 views)
  2. Rollover crash on Richmond Highway in Potomac Yard sends two to hospital (3978 views)
  3. Man arrested 6 years after allegedly stealing girlfriend’s rental car in Alexandria (3011 views)
  4. Metro’s Yellow Line service to be suspended over two weekends (2963 views)
  5. Hundreds of near-misses prompt push for stop sign cameras, more measures in Alexandria (2775 views)
  6. JUST IN: Arlandria stabbing suspect arrested, was recently indicted after traffic incident (2701 views)
  7. Rus Uz bids farewell to Alexandria as Hoffman Town Center location closes (2522 views)
  8. Two restaurants at Shoppes at Foxchase remain closed after Aug. 25 truck fire (2219 views)
  9. ACPS targets intersections across Alexandria in rush to resolve bus dispute (2031 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 partly sunny skies with a high near 79 and northeast winds at 7 to 9 mph. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 68, accompanied by southeast winds at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.”
– Walter Elliot

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for September 18, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A voting sign at the Alexandria Registrar of Voters, 132 N. Royal Street, in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

Early Voting Begins for Nov. 3 Election — “The general election ballot will include races for Sen. Mark Warner’s (D-Va.) U.S. Senate seat and Rep. Don Beyer (D-8)’s 8th Congressional District seat. Three constitutional amendments — regarding reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and voting rights for former felons — are also on the ballot.” [ALXnow]

Sen. Warner to Begin Early Voting Period in Alexandria — “U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will open Virginia’s early voting period at Alexandria’s registrar office Friday morning, casting his own ballot alongside Rep. Don Beyer at 132 N. Royal St. … About an hour after his campaign announced the schedule, Warner told Virginia reporters on a midday media call that Department of Homeland Security agents had accessed voter files to obtain personal information about Virginians, and that doing so violates state law.” [Alexandria Brief]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 17, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow header banner reading 'Daily Debrief for Sep 17, 2026' in large white text over a river landscape with a bridge; a person walks along the shore in the foreground.

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 — Sep 17, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Metro’s Yellow Line service to be suspended over two weekends (1033 views)
  2. Two restaurants at Shoppes at Foxchase remain closed after Aug. 25 truck fire (928 views)
  3. APD: Clerk pepper-sprayed during cigarette theft at Richmond Highway gas station (527 views)
  4. Morning Notes for September 17, 2026 (431 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Friday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of 85°F and a gentle north wind of 7 to 9 mph. In the evening, skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 65°F, accompanied by a light north wind at about 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for September 17, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Walking at the Potomac waterfront (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On September 17, 1949, the George Washington High School in Del Ray was just beginning its football season. It was a magnificent fall day; the stadium was filled with excited fans, including the President of the United States, Harry S Truman, who had come earlier to Alexandria to assist with the burial of a time capsule, honoring the City’s bicentennial at the flagpole near the north goal post. The capsule, a stainless steel cylinder, approximately 4 feet long and 8 inches in diameter, was filled with photographs, newspapers, documents, books and artifacts recording life in Alexandria dating back to 1749. Warner Brothers Pathe News recorded the event and it was shown in over 176,000 theaters nationwide.” [Historic Alexandria]

Taste of Old Town North is Today — “The Annual Taste of Old Town North, a free, family- and pet-friendly event held in Montgomery Park returns on September 17, to include a weekend of great food and drink tastings, interactive art activities, and live music.” [Old Town North Community Partnership]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 16, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow daily debrief banner with the date Sep 16, 2026, over a twilight cityscape featuring a tall central building and surrounding trees and buildings

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 — Sep 16, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. ACPS targets intersections across Alexandria in rush to resolve bus dispute (1007 views)
  2. JUST IN: Arlandria stabbing suspect arrested, was recently indicted after traffic incident (792 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛅️ Thursday’s forecast

This afternoon will be mostly sunny with a high around 89°F and a slight 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 PM, with south winds at 5 to 7 mph. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy with a low near 71°F, and there is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 PM, then continuing as showers until midnight. Southwest winds will be 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
– Henry David Thoreau

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for September 16, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Board of Architectural Review Meets Tonight — The agenda at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 includes a concept review of the proposed townhouses at 330 N. Washington Street and other requests for alterations in the Old and Historic Alexandria District. [City of Alexandria]

Chamber ALX’s Best in Business Nominees Announced — The Best in Business Awards finalists were named in the Micro Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Medium Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Rising Star Business of the Year and Nonprofit & Association of the Year categories. The 2026 Best in Business Awards, also honoring Business Leader of the Year Jen Walker, will be held from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Westin Alexandria Old Town. [Chamber ALX]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 15, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 15, 2026 over a muted photo of a train station platform and building façade at dusk/overcast light.

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 — Sep 15, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Cocaine, guns and codeine seized from Alexandria apartment in multi-county probe (2883 views)
  2. Rus Uz bids farewell to Alexandria as Hoffman Town Center location closes (905 views)
  3. Hundreds of near-misses prompt push for stop sign cameras, more measures in Alexandria (733 views)
  4. Morning Notes for September 15, 2026 (458 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies with a high near 86°F and a gentle south wind blowing at 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 66°F, and the south wind will continue at 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for September 15, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Alexandria Station in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On September 15, 1905, the Alexandria Union Station opened at cost of $62,000. New iron bridges over King Street and Commonwealth Avenues had been constructed a couple years earlier for the new station.” [Historic Alexandria]

Next Meeting on School Board Election Reforms Planned This Evening — The ad hoc committee’s discussion will focus on staggered terms and board size as well as the General Assembly city charter approval process for 2027 or 2030. [City of Alexandria/School Board]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 14, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow hero banner reading 'Daily Debrief for Sep 14, 2026' over a downtown street scene at dusk.

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 — Sep 14, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Rollover crash on Richmond Highway in Potomac Yard sends two to hospital (2138 views)
  2. Man arrested 6 years after allegedly stealing girlfriend’s rental car in Alexandria (835 views)
  3. Morning Notes for September 14, 2026 (525 views)
  4. Tree on power lines causes power outage for 2,500 in Arlandria, Arlington neighborhoods (496 views)
  5. Residential developments, outdoor stage and fine increase on City Council’s Sept. 19 docket (348 views)
  6. Alexandria’s Bastille Brasserie & Bar celebrates 20 years with exclusive anniversary dinner (321 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Sunny with a high of around 79°F, light and variable winds shifting southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to about 59°F. The southeast wind will be around 5 mph before becoming calm in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It is our choices, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
– J.K. Rowling

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for September 14, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Urban street scene with brick buildings on both sides, a traffic light overhead, and yellow posts in the median.
The Carlyle neighborhood of Alexandria (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Board of Zoning Appeals Meets Tonight — On the board’s docket at 7 p.m. are two requests for special exceptions and one request for variance for additions to properties. [City of Alexandria]

Former ACPS Superintendent Takes Educational Advising Roles — “[Melanie] Kay-Wyatt has joined the Virginia Department of Education as senior adviser to the State Superintendent on Agencywide School Improvement and the ILO Group, an education policy firm, as a superintendent-in-residence, according to the Aug. 24 post.” [Alexandria Times]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 11, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow logo and the headline 'Daily Debrief for Sep 11, 2026' over a dark sky with an American flag; banner-style image

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 — Sep 11, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. ‘We did not get it right’: ACPS promises response to parents on bus route cuts by Sept. 30 (513 views)
  2. Makers markets, 9/11 day of service and Oktoberfest top Alexandria’s weekend lineup (400 views)
  3. Adoptable pet of the week: AWLA’s longest stay pet seeks forever home (388 views)
  4. Morning Notes for September 11, 2026 (352 views)

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

  1. UPDATE: Over 4K more lose power after earlier transformer-related outage in Alexandria (5522 views)
  2. Pedestrian dies after being struck on I-395 in Alexandria: state police (3257 views)
  3. Old Town townhouse proposal prompts debate over city’s development review process (2720 views)
  4. Alexandria looks to relieve businesses hurt by City Hall and Market Square renovation (2663 views)
  5. Cameron Run Regional Park employee arrested for allegedly robbing concession stand (2179 views)
  6. Alexandria’s DASH ridership climbs as state evaluates Northern Virginia bus merger (1821 views)
  7. ‘I do not think there’s a role for Flock’ in Alexandria, says Mayor Gaskins (1783 views)
  8. Years in the making, new Del Ray spray park is now open (1719 views)
  9. Mobius Records opening Saturday on Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray (1278 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 a slight chance of showers before 10 a.m. and a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 84°F. Southeast winds will be about 5 to 8 mph, with a 40% chance of rain. Saturday night will likely bring showers and thunderstorms, continuing after midnight. The low will be around 70°F, with southeast winds of 3 to 6 mph and an 80% chance of rain, possibly bringing between a quarter and half an inch of new rainfall. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Nelson Mandela

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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