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Morning Notes for July 30, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Brick municipal building with a tall white steeple under renovation; construction barriers line the street in front of a fenced site.
City Hall renovations (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On July 30, 1909, Orville Wright and Benjamin Foulois, a U.S. Army lieutenant, flew a plane to Alexandria in a test flight for the military. The biplane traveled from Fort Myer to Shuter’s Hill and back. A tethered balloon flew above Shuter’s Hill so the pilot would know when to turn back toward Fort Myer. This successful demonstration flight was required for the Army’s purchase of its first military airplane.” [Historic Alexandria]

Voters Share Top Issues Ahead of Aug. 4 Primary — “It is an unusual time for a primary election in Virginia, but voters will head to the polls Aug. 4, choosing their nominees in races for Senate, House of Representatives and local offices … Almost every voter talked about the kitchen table issue of affordability, especially the high price of gas.” [WTOP]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 29, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow banner over a city skyline reading 'Daily Debrief for Jul 29, 2026'.

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 — Jul 29, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Two men sentenced to combined 56 years in prison for rape and robbery at Alexandria hotel (1305 views)
  2. UPDATED: No injuries after Tuesday night house fire in Fairlington near city border (833 views)
  3. Upgrades underway for permanent 200 block of King Street pedestrian zone (788 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 86°F and a northwest wind at 11 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 69°F and a lighter northwest wind between 3 and 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
– Dalai Lama

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for July 29, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Alexandria skyline (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On July 29, 1952, the witnesses reported UFO sightings across Northern Virginia. The Alexandria Gazette said, “Flying saucers circled the Northern Virginia area again this morning.” A week and a half earlier, an Alexandria man reported seeing “a red cigar-shaped object” over his house, which he estimated to be about the same size as a DC-7 airplane.” [Historic Alexandria]

Final Sprint for 8th Congressional District Candidates — “With just one week to go until the primary, the four challengers to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) are trying to stand out from the crowd. Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan and Mo Seifeldein are attempting to overtake Beyer in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Beyer was first elected to Congress in 2014.” [ARLnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 28, 2026

By ALXnow.com
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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 — Jul 28, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. JUST IN: Trespassing at vacant home leads to police presence in Old Town (1057 views)
  2. Alexandria’s drinking water utility calls for voluntary water conservation amid drought (905 views)
  3. Man found guilty of reckless driving in 5-vehicle crash that killed woman in Alexandria (670 views)
  4. Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters opens doors on King Street this week (666 views)
  5. Alexandria board OKs removing 20 Russell Road parking spaces, seeks solution for ACPS staff (608 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

It will be sunny and warm with a high of 84°F. Expect northwest winds of 10 to 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low of 68°F, and northwest winds around 11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for July 28, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Birds in Alexandria (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Businesses Raise Concerns about City Hall Renovation’s Parking Impact — “Alexandria City Hall is getting a major makeover, but nearby businesses said the yearslong construction project is already affecting foot traffic, especially among customers who can no longer find convenient parking. Businesses in the 100 block of North Fairfax Street, including the Today’s Cargo jewelry store, said they have noticed changes in shopping habits since the City Hall renovation project began this year.” [WTOP]

City Council Special Meeting Tomorrow — “City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, July 29 to approve more investigation into the August 2025 death of a man in Alexandria Police Department custody. Earlier this month, the city’s Independent Community Policing Review Board (ICPRB) voted unanimously to send back an “incomplete” report on the death of Allan Tucker II.” [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 27, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow Daily Debrief banner with the date July 27, 2026, showing a person seated in a lawn chair in a park.

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 — Jul 27, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria officials and residents push back against planned data center near city limits (1623 views)
  2. Alexandria parking battle moves to Russell Road near Naomi L. Brooks Elementary (785 views)
  3. Morning Notes for July 27, 2026 (602 views)
  4. Dream Chaser’s Coffee reopens in Eisenhower West after abrupt closure (445 views)
  5. Documentaries on E. Jean Carroll and gun violence to preview Alexandria Film Fest’s 20th anniversary (238 views)
  6. ACPS makes registration push ahead of new school year to avoid first-day rush (223 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 a.m. and again after 2 p.m., with partly sunny skies and a high of 85°F. South winds will be 7 to 14 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. There’s a 70% chance of rain, with new rainfall between half and three-quarters of an inch possible. On Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11 p.m., followed by isolated showers until 2 a.m. The sky will be mostly cloudy, clearing gradually, with a low near 68°F. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest at 6 to 8 mph after midnight, and there is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, higher in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
– Steve Jobs

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for July 27, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Relaxing at Oronoco Bay Park (staff photo by James Cullum)

Preparations for Mayor’s Cup — “The women’s teams and the men’s [rugby] team for the Mayor’s Cup are practicing and getting ready for our big trip to Scotland. In case you haven’t heard the news, we are bringing back the Mayor’s Cup, which is a friendly competition between the City of Alexandria and our sister city in Dundee, Scotland.” [Alyia for Alexandria/Facebook]

Traffic and Parking Board Meets Monday — “The Traffic and Parking Board will hold its next public hearing on Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m. Docket materials have been posted for the upcoming meeting. At the public hearing, members of the public can weigh in on Russell Road Safe Routes to School improvements and a curb cut appeal, among other topics.” [Alexandria T&ES]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 24, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow hero banner with the headline 'Daily Debrief for Jul 24, 2026' over a riverside scene with rocks and a bridge in the background.

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 — Jul 24, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Poll: The best family dinner spot in Alexandria (626 views)
  2. Alexandria Restaurant Week returns in August at over 75 eateries (372 views)
  3. Morning Notes for July 24, 2026 (356 views)

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

  1. JUST IN: Man arrested after alleged assault and knife brandishing in Old Town (10909 views)
  2. Alexandria man faces nearly 200 charges after car break-ins at N. Va. gyms (6205 views)
  3. JUST IN: Hazardous materials scene partially closes Duke Street in Alexandria (4785 views)
  4. Man rescued after reportedly jumping into Potomac River at Jones Point Park (3623 views)
  5. UPDATED: APD arrests suspect after woman stabbed in Alexandria’s West End early Wednesday (3603 views)
  6. Alexandria man allegedly strangles former roommate unconscious over utility bill dispute (3539 views)
  7. Convicted porch pirate jailed again for alleged shoplifting in Alexandria (3205 views)
  8. UPDATED: Arrest made after man stabbed near Braddock Road Metro station Tuesday night (2692 views)
  9. Tracking device on $1,500 bike leads to arrest of alleged thief in West End (2384 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 conditions with a high of about 83°F and a gentle east wind between 3 to 6 mph. During the night, skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 66°F, accompanied by an east wind at approximately 5 mph that will become calm as the evening progresses. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for July 24, 2026

By ALXnow.com
As seen from the Potomac River waterfront in Old Town, Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On July 24, 1946, court approval was sought by the owners of the former residence of Dr. and Mrs. Hugh McGuire at 201 S. Washington Street to demolish the historic structure to make way for contemporary office development of the site. This action prompted a major citizen effort to preserve the structure, built in 1837 as a center for learning and knowledge known as The Lyceum. The original concept to build such a structure in Alexandria was led by local schoolmaster Benjamin Hallowell, and when finished the building included the Alexandria library, exhibits of natural history and science and a large lecture hall on the second floor. Today, the building houses The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum, and is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the city.” [Historic Alexandria]

Key Deadlines for Aug. 4 Primaries — July 24 is the deadline for voter registration and to request a mail ballot for the Aug. 4 Democratic and Republican primary elections. After that date, same-day registration will allow new voters to cast a provisional ballot. [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 23, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 23, 2026 over a scene of docked sailboats along a riverbank

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 — Jul 23, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria man allegedly strangles former roommate unconscious over utility bill dispute (1812 views)
  2. Alexandria-affiliated GQ becomes first all-female barbershop quartet to win international title (838 views)
  3. Alexandria police chief addresses summer uptick in crime (495 views)
  4. Morning Notes for July 23, 2026 (456 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with a high of about 82 degrees, and a calm wind that will pick up to 5 to 8 mph from the east in the morning. Friday night will be mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 65 degrees. The east wind of about 6 mph will become calm in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
– Walt Disney

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for July 23, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A runner along the Mount Vernon trail near the marina at Dangerfield Island (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On July 23, 1830, the Alexandria Common Council authorized the purchase of 500 shares of stock in the Alexandria Canal Company. When completed in 1845, the canal ran from a terminal in Georgetown, across the Potomac on an aqueduct, along the west side of the Virginia shore, over Four Mile Run on another aqueduct, into Alexandria, and descended to the Potomac by means of three lift locks which lowered barges to the river.” [Historic Alexandria]

Impact to Yard Waste Collections — “The City of Alexandria will slide select yard waste collection routes regularly scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday (July 22-23) to Friday, July 24 due to operational changes. No other services will be impacted.” [City of Alexandria]

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