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Morning Notes for June 12, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The scene as crowds watch the Croatia National Football Team practice at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, June 10, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Prepare for Sails on the Potomac — “Sails on the Potomac and Alexandria Jazz Fest kicks off this Friday! The more you know ahead of time, the more fun you’ll have. Read the full FAQ on alexandriava.gov/Sails250.” [City of Alexandria/Bluesky]

Alexandria Resident Dies in Springfield Crash — The 49-year-old resident of Alexandria, was driving a Toyota Camry Old Keene Mill Road when the car veered off the road and hit a guardrail, the Fairfax County Police Department said. [FFXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 11, 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 11, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Croatia National Football Team welcomed to Alexandria as FIFA World Cup kicks off (822 views)
  2. State Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker co-founds maternity and kids’ consignment boutique in Del Ray (801 views)
  3. Next Woodrow Wilson Bridge drawbridge opening set for tonight (651 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Friday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 PM, with some severe storms possible. The high will be near 95, and the heat index could reach 103, with west winds at 3 to 8 mph. There’s an 80% chance of rain, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, higher in thunderstorms. In the evening, showers and thunderstorms will continue until about 8 PM, with lows around 67 and west winds at 6 to 8 mph. The chance of rain remains at 80%, with similar rainfall amounts expected. 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!

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Morning Notes for June 11, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Potomac Yard Metro station (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 11, 1904, the two youngest children of Thomas Hayden found a shell filled with dynamite in a junk pile near their home on the south side of Duke Street, between Lee and Union. Not knowing what the shell contained, and ignorant of the danger, the children dragged the large shell back to the yard of their home and began to beat it with a hammer in hopes of separating the lead pieces. Without warning the shell suddenly exploded, sending fragments in every direction, blasting through nearby fences and sheds, and sending them skyward to land several blocks away. Amazingly, the Hayden children, both within close proximity to the lethal compound, escaped injury, and no other residents were hurt in the incident.” [Historic Alexandria]

Community Meeting on Proposed Parking Conversion to Park — “The City of Alexandria is proposing a new pocket park on Clifford Avenue in Del Ray by transforming an existing parking island into a welcoming neighborhood green space. The project aims to improve walkability, strengthen neighborhood connections, expand access to open space, and provide environmental benefits through added trees and green infrastructure. Join the community meeting to learn more and share your input on the park design and features.” [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 10, 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 10, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Hotel AKA to be rebranded into a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel (1005 views)
  2. APD to focus on Alexandria’s crime hotspots in new safety plan (888 views)
  3. First look: Inside Old Town’s newest ultra high-end townhomes (803 views)
  4. Morning Notes for June 10, 2026 (551 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with a high of 96°F and heat index values reaching 104°F. There’s a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 PM, with west winds at 5 to 8 mph. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 73°F and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Winds will calm to 5 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 June 10, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Tall Ship Providence sails on the Potomac River (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 10, 1919, Alexandria held a homecoming parade for local men who had served in the Great War. Several hundred men from Alexandria served in the war and nearly a hundred marched in the parade which at King and Patrick streets and ended at Washington and Prince streets. The band from Fort Myer and former members of the Alexandria Light Infantry were among those who participated in the procession.” [Historic Alexandria]

Alexandria Resident’s Hazardous Material Release in Storm Drain — “Ahmad Adawi, of Fairfax, and Suhib Derbas, of Alexandria, are accused of intentionally releasing hazardous substances directly into stormwater drains, the Arlington County Office of the Fire Marshal announced (Tuesday).” [ARLnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 9, 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 9, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria seeks $35M in VDOT grants for King Street, Mount Vernon Avenue projects (1042 views)
  2. Alexandria City Council to vote on relocating polling place after 63 years (845 views)
  3. Boutiques to hold ‘Shop the Checkers’ to welcome Croatian team to Alexandria (531 views)
  4. Morning Notes for June 9, 2026 (503 views)
  5. New coffee table book offers glimpse inside Old Town’s historic homes (502 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, especially after 2 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 88°F. Winds will be from the south at around 9 mph, and there is a 50% chance of precipitation. Tonight, there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m. The skies will clear up partially, with a low around 72°F and southwest winds of 3 to 6 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
– John Lennon

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for June 9, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A cyclist on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Metro CEO Calls Region’s Bus Fares Inconsistent — “Over the past two years, a fare-evasion rate of 70% has been widely reported for Metrobus service. At the meeting, [Metro CEO Randy] Clarke said that the figure includes some who may just be confused about whether to pay. ‘Alexandria is free, Montgomery County went free, Prince George’s went free … Loudoun’s half-free, half-not,’ Clarke told NVTC members.” [ARLnow]

Expect More Traffic Near Croatian Team’s Home Base — “There will be a heavy police presence, including officers from the Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County Police Departments, and heavier traffic than usual on Wednesday, June 10, in the 3900 Block of W Braddock Rd., from approximately 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., due to a ticketed event at Episcopal High School.” [Alexandria Police Department]

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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.

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🌤️ 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!

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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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