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Morning Notes for January 20, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Surrounded by her family, Gov. Abigail Spanberger gets sworn into office, Jan. 17, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 20, 1942, the Alexandria City Council authorized the purchase of an ambulance for first time. Alexandria’s first ambulance was acquired in the 1930s, but it had been paid for with donations, after members of the Potomac Truck and Engine Company, which had organized the first rescue squad in Alexandria, raised money to purchase one.” [Historic Alexandria]

Spanberger Sworn Into Office — “Amid a cold drizzle, Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn into office Saturday at the state Capitol as Virginia’s first female governor after centuries of men holding the state’s top office.” [Associated Press]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 16, 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 — Jan 16, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Teen pedestrian transported to hospital with serious injuries after Thursday night crash (1051 views)
  2. Croatian Football Federation names Alexandria as home base during FIFA World Cup (947 views)
  3. Outgoing Gov. Youngkin says he regrets failed deal for Potomac Yard sports arena (748 views)
  4. JUST IN: Democratic firehouse primary for Del. Bennett-Parker’s seat scheduled for Tuesday (536 views)
  5. Second firehouse primary imminent as Del. Bennett-Parker to resign, run for State Senate (313 views)

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

  1. Man hospitalized after Sunday night shooting near Potomac Yard (5664 views)
  2. JUST IN: Bennett-Parker wins Democratic firehouse primary for State Senate seat (5247 views)
  3. Hundreds gather in Alexandria to protest ICE after fatal Minneapolis shooting (4400 views)
  4. Alexandria Republicans announce state Senate candidate for February special election (3575 views)
  5. Del Ray record store considers relocation after shutting down amid ‘catastrophic flooding’ (3501 views)
  6. Dozens of Old Town shops plan discounts during Alexandria Warehouse Sale next month (2204 views)
  7. D.C. man sentenced to decade in prison for 2024 abduction, attempted rape in Potomac Yard (2171 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

Scattered snow showers will transition to rain showers between 10am and noon before the skies gradually clear up and become mostly sunny with a high of 47°F. A south wind of 8 to 10 mph and gusts up to 21 mph accompany a 50% chance of precipitation. On Saturday night, expect a chance of rain after 1am, mixing with snow after 4am, and a mostly cloudy sky with a low around 31°F. Light and variable winds will become northwest around 5 mph after midnight, with a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
– Joshua J. Marine

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for January 16, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Michael Wilson)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 16, 1947, the United Service Organization center on Cameron Street closed. Built during World War II, the USO center provided recreational and social activities for service members. The City of Alexandria later acquired the building for use by the Department of Recreation and today it’s known as the Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center.” [Historic Alexandria]

MLK Jr. Day Events, Volunteering in NoVA — “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood for racial equality, human rights, and justice for all. Participate in these local service projects around your neighborhood, learn more about the Civil Rights movement, and watch a parade celebrating his life and legacy.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 15, 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 — Jan 15, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Search of Washington Post reporter’s home took place in Alexandria, FBI confirms (1103 views)
  2. City’s top prosecutor will not seek criminal charges for police from August in-custody death (423 views)
  3. Morning Notes for January 15, 2026 (372 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

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

🌥️ Friday’s forecast

Clouds will increase today, bringing a high temperature near 37 degrees and a southern wind of 7 to 10 mph. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of snow showers after 1am, with the clouds continuing to increase. The low temperature will be around 32 degrees, accompanied by a southern wind at 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
– Dalai Lama

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for January 15, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Tall Ship Providence sails on the Potomac River. (Via Tall Ship Proidence)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “In a prelude of the gathering of war clouds between the American colonies and the British government, on January 15, 1775, George Washington reviewed troops of the local militia in Alexandria and selected a committee for the County of Fairfax to prepare for the possibility of conflict. Two days later he recommended a new tax on county residents to support the militia and to purchase military supplies and equipment.” [Historic Alexandria]

MLK Jr. Memorial Program Tonight — “Guests can expect an evening of ‘delicious food, uplifting music, and speakers to honor the legacy of Dr. King,’ according to the program website. A reception will be held from 5:30-6:20 p.m. on Thursday, and the program will run from 6:30-8 p.m. at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.” [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 14, 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 — Jan 14, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. JUST IN: Bennett-Parker wins Democratic firehouse primary for State Senate seat (3247 views)
  2. D.C. man sentenced to decade in prison for 2024 abduction, attempted rape in Potomac Yard (798 views)
  3. Councilman McPike, former School Board member plan to run for Bennett-Parker’s delegate seat (682 views)
  4. Teenagers with BB guns arrested last week after allegedly stealing teen’s jacket in Seminary Hill (525 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of 32 degrees with a west wind at 17 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low of 22 degrees, a west wind of 9 to 14 mph, and gusts up to 26 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!

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Morning Notes for January 14, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Scenes from Old Town as a storm front bringing rain and high winds moves through the region (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 14, 1962, the new Alexandria Hospital on Seminary Road was officially dedicated. Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson cut the ribbon before a crowd of more than 5,000. The new facility cost around $3.7 million to build.” [Historic Alexandria]

Bennett-Parker Wins Dem Primary — “Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5) has been declared the winner in a firehouse primary for Virginia’s 39th District Senate seat, defeating three opponents with 70.6% of the 4,647 ballots cast … ADC released results just before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14.” [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 13, 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 — Jan 13, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria Republicans announce state Senate candidate for February special election (1285 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

There is a 20% chance of rain in the morning and late afternoon, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 52. Southwest winds will be around 6 mph. Rain is likely tonight before 1am, followed by a chance of rain and snow until 4am, then a slight chance of snow. The low will be around 25, with light winds becoming northwest at 6 to 11 mph and gusts up to 31 mph. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, but little or no snow accumulation is expected. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It is never too late to be wise.”
– Daniel Defoe

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for January 13, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Rainy day in Old Town, January 2026 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 13, 1874, a fire broke at the Carlyle House. The fire was concentrated on the roof near a chimney but firefighters extinguished it before any serious damage occurred. After construction of a large hotel in front of the 18th century home built for Alexandria founder John Carlyle on N. Fairfax Street, the once elegant structure was neglected and often used as a transient boarding house, resulting in unsafe conditions.” [Historic Alexandria]

Firehouse Primary Voting Is Today — The primary will be held from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Alexandria Democratic Committee — less than a week out from [Sen. Adam] Ebbin’s Jan. 7 announcement.” Voting is available at the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library and Charles Houston Recreation Center in Alexandria, the Aurora Hills Library in Arlington and  John Calvin Presbyterian Church in Annandale. [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 12, 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 — Jan 12, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Man hospitalized after Sunday night shooting near Potomac Yard (3298 views)
  2. Hundreds gather in Alexandria to protest ICE after fatal Minneapolis shooting (1946 views)
  3. Alexandria Police Department adopts new hate crime policy after alleged assault in grocery store (1051 views)
  4. Del Ray record store considers relocation after shutting down amid ‘catastrophic flooding’ (1033 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 sunny skies and a high near 50, along with a calm wind turning south at 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. For Tuesday night, the sky will be mostly cloudy, accompanied by a low around 40. A southwest wind will blow at 8 to 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
– Albert Einstein

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for January 12, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Railroad view from the Potomac Yard Metro station in January 2026 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 12, 1864 the Clerk of the Alexandria Common Council was directed to notify the Telegraph Company whose wires and poles already traversed King Street, that the telegraph lines must be placed in a direct line with the street curb within thirty days.” [Historic Alexandria]

Potomac Yard Civic Group Emerging? — “The Arlington County Civic Federation opens the new year with a renewed emphasis on recruiting new organizations and better serving all member groups … ‘We have some applications pending. There’s an area in Potomac Yard that is not covered by any civic association that is interested in forming a new group,’ [President Nicholas] Giacobbe said.'” [ARLnow]

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