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Morning Notes for February 26, 2026

By ALXnow.com
As seen around Old Town Alexandria and Waterfront Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Black History Education Bill Introduced — “Members of the House of Delegates are considering a bill that would allow more students to take Black history courses. More than 400 years ago, a privateer ship called the White Lion brought the first enslaved people to Virginia. That’s part of a legacy that Delegate David Reid thinks should be taught in Virginia schools.” [WVTF]

Low Passenger Count at DCA — “Reagan National Airport recorded its lowest annual passenger count in three years in 2025, even as Dulles International Airport set an all-time record. Just under 24.9 million passengers traveled through DCA last year, down 5.3% from 26.3 million in 2024, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) reported yesterday (Tuesday) — confirming preliminary numbers released last month.” [ARLnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 25, 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 — Feb 25, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. DEVELOPING: National Park Service denies approval of pump station at Waterfront Park (2436 views)
  2. Developer proposes converting office complex into townhomes on Eisenhower Avenue (882 views)
  3. Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority board served with lawsuit by fired CEO (851 views)
  4. Morning Notes for February 25, 2026 (392 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Thursday’s forecast

Rain and snow are likely before 10am, followed by a chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature of about 45°F, along with a gentle 3-6 mph northeasterly breeze. The precipitation probability stands at 50%. For Thursday night, anticipate partly cloudy conditions and a low temperature near 32°F, accompanied by calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.”
– Sam Levenson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for February 25, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Duke Street near Landmark and Cameron Run (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On February 25, 1801, the town of Alexandria was formally and legally designated as part of the District of Columbia, the new national capital being developed on lands formerly within the states of Maryland and Virginia. Alexandria remained part of the capital city until the late 1840’s when the land on the west side of the Potomac was retroceded back to Virginia by an act of Congress.” [Historic Alexandria]

Duke Street Land Use Meeting Tonight — “The community meeting will include a presentation on community feedback gathered to date, proposed Draft Plan Districts, and a discussion of the upcoming next elements of the draft Plan. Before and after the presentation there will be an Open House with further information as well as an opportunity to interact with staff.” [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 24, 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 — Feb 24, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Traffic board approves Braddock Road corridor safety redesign and parking removal (1171 views)
  2. UPDATED: I-495 ramp reopens after state police respond to tractor-trailer crash (915 views)
  3. Japanese restaurant closes in Arlandria, merging with nearby Vietnamese fusion eatery (551 views)
  4. Republican Gerry Chandler joins City Council race after Alexandria GOP cancels canvas (440 views)
  5. Alexandria saw Part 1 crimes decrease 31% year-over-year in 2025 (382 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Wednesday’s forecast

There’s a slight chance of snow before 8am, followed by a slight chance of rain between 8am and 10am. The sky will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny, and the temperature will reach a high near 55. The southwest wind will blow at 10 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 37, as the west wind shifts to 5 to 7 mph and becomes calm after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.”
– Jamie Paolinetti

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for February 24, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Snow-topped cars in Arlandria, Feb. 23, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Tonight: City Manager Proposes Budget — “City Manager’s FY27 Proposed Budget Presentation to the Alexandria City Council is being held at Del Pepper Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22311) and electronically.” [City of Alexandria]

ALX Student to Play In World Deaf Championships — “[Aaliyah] Harris [of Bishop Ireton High School] has been selected to represent to the U.S. in the Under 21 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Poland this summer. ‘It’s just amazing,’ Harris said about the sport. ‘I like the competition, and I like to compete.'” [WTOP]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 23, 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 — Feb 23, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Longtime officer Bennie Evans retires after 28 years with APD (1167 views)
  2. Morning Notes for February 23, 2026 (423 views)
  3. Seven Alexandria artists named finalists in regional Wammie Music Awards (293 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛅️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunshine and a high near 39 today, accompanied by a northwest wind of 7-11 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Moving into Tuesday night, there’s a 30% chance of snow after 1 am, turning into a rain mix after 4 am. Clouds will increase, and the temperature will drop to around 32. A light south wind will pick up to 6-11 mph by the evening, with possible gusts reaching 21 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!

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Morning Notes for February 23, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Ellen Coolidge Branch Library, Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

ACPS: Synchronous Learning Today — “Class times will include live instruction via Zoom, along with independent work,” according to ACPS. “Teachers will also provide virtual office hours. Please check your student’s Canvas or Clever account no later than 8 a.m. for details about your child’s schedule.” [ALXnow]

Refuse Collection on Normal Schedule — “The City of Alexandria will be open tomorrow. Refuse, recycling, yard waste, and curbside food waste collection will continue on a normal schedule.” [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 20, 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 — Feb 20, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Measles case may have led to exposures at Alexandria office building (595 views)
  2. ACPS board member Booz visits Minneapolis to create ICE response resources for schools (427 views)
  3. Proposed parking removal, bike lanes on Braddock Road spur debate before traffic board review (271 views)

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

  1. Alexandria Health Department advises of measles case at more N. Va. locations (2710 views)
  2. Carlyle restaurant ‘Whiskey & Oyster’ plans to close permanently at the end of the month (2527 views)
  3. City Council candidates spar in second debate before Democratic firehouse primary (2255 views)
  4. Democratic City Council candidates lay out differences in first forum in Del Ray (2006 views)
  5. No injuries reported after overnight fire and evacuation at Landmark high-rise (1445 views)
  6. Daniel O’Connell’s celebrating 20th anniversary in Old Town this month (1196 views)
  7. Spanish immersion child care to open at Landmark Mall redevelopment (1181 views)
  8. Listing of the Day: 1700 Dewitt Ave (1148 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛅️ Saturday’s forecast

The weather will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny with temperatures reaching around 53°F and a northwest wind at 6 mph. For Saturday night, anticipate a 50% chance of rain starting after 1am, which may mix with snow after 4am. The sky will become increasingly cloudy as temperatures drop to approximately 35°F, accompanied by a light northeast wind. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work in hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.”
– Alexander Graham Bell

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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African American History Division director discusses ways to explore Alexandria’s vast history

By ALXnow.com
Alexandria Black History Museum (image via City of Alexandria)

Audrey Davis, the first director of the African American History Division in the Office of Historic Alexandria, is at the forefront of preserving and showcasing the city’s Black history.

Black History Month has brought music, historical discussions and exhibits, displays of student art and so much more to Alexandria this month, commemorating a vast history spanning hundreds of years, from the 18th century to the Civil Rights Movement and present day.

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Morning Notes for February 20, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Birds at Waterfront Park (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On February 20, 1755 General Edward Braddock arrived at Hampton, Virginia to command British forces against New France in the American colonies. Less than two months later, on April 15 he met with five colonial governors at the Congress of Alexandria, held at the home of John Carlyle. Braddock had hoped to raise funding from the colonies to finance the French and Indian War, but was rebuffed in his efforts by the governors, who demanded that the United Kingdom honor its past promises of financial support. The meeting was one of the first instances of tension over taxation between the Americans colonies and Britain.” [Historic Alexandria]

Firehouse Primary Tomorrow, Online Voting Available — “The Alexandria Democratic Committee will hold an unassembled caucus, also known as a firehouse primary, [for Alexandria City Council] on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.” Voting will be available at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center or online, for voters who register by 5 p.m. today (Friday). [Alexandria Democratic Committee]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 19, 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 — Feb 19, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Carlyle restaurant ‘Whiskey & Oyster’ plans to close permanently at the end of the month (1555 views)
  2. No injuries reported after overnight fire and evacuation at Landmark high-rise (760 views)
  3. Grand reopening weekend will bring tastings to ‘The World Crafted on King’ in Old Town (603 views)
  4. New wellness studio plans spring opening in Braddock neighborhood (408 views)
  5. Pedestrian safety project at two Alexandria schools slated to receive $2M in federal funds (382 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Friday’s forecast

Expect rain mainly before 10am, accompanied by areas of fog lasting until noon, with the day’s high temperature reaching around 57°F. The east wind, blowing at 5-8 mph, will shift to southwest in the afternoon; there is a 90% chance of precipitation, potentially amounting to less than a tenth of an inch of new rain. As for Friday night, skies will be mostly clear and the low temperature will be around 40°F, with a west wind of 6-8 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!

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