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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 9, 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 9, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. ‘Five-star dive bar’ from D.C. plans new location at former Mystic BBQ & Grill in Old Town (3031 views)
  2. Wegmans declines to confirm use of facial recognition technology at Alexandria store (1305 views)
  3. Old Town Farmers’ Market relocates to N. Royal Street tomorrow (688 views)
  4. Tysons-based financial planning firm relocating headquarters to Old Town (610 views)

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

  1. 18-year-old Alexandria man faces felony charges for allegedly shooting marijuana delivery driver (5742 views)
  2. Alexandria hosted ‘Queer Eye’ production team during show’s final season (3869 views)
  3. Alexandria man accused of stabbing girlfriend’s son with fork on New Year’s Day (3724 views)
  4. ACPS to consider prohibiting second jobs for administrators after employee’s dismissal (2953 views)
  5. Old Town-based bank expanding into Pennsylvania through $354M deal (2796 views)
  6. DASH party bus helps Del Ray preschooler celebrate his ‘dream’ birthday (2706 views)
  7. National Park Service proposes new safety, trail and waterfront upgrades in Old Town North (2541 views)
  8. City to discuss future land usage on Duke Street during work session tomorrow (2389 views)
  9. Political domino effect hits Alexandria as Sen. Ebbin resigns to join Spanberger administration (2313 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌧️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect rain primarily before 4pm with a high near 49 and a gentle northeast wind at 6 mph; precipitation chance is 100%, with potential accumulation between half to three quarters of an inch. Saturday night, rain is likely between 7pm and 1am with a low around 40, winds becoming northwest from 5 to 10 mph and the possibility of gusts up to 18 mph. Precipitation chance is 80%, with new accumulation between a tenth and quarter of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for January 9, 2026

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

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 9, 1951, Alexandria officials announced the Alexandria National Guard armory on S. Royal Street had been converted into a recreation center for both servicemen and Alexandria residents. Renovations to the building included game rooms, a photographic darkroom and an indoor gym.” [Historic Alexandria]

NoVA Reports 8.2K in Job Losses — “Northern Virginia lost 8,200 jobs as the commonwealth shed tens of thousands of federal workers between November 2024 and November 2025, new data shows. Non-farm employment in Northern Virginia was down 0.5% as of November, according to data that the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement reported Wednesday. The commonwealth as a whole, meanwhile, had lost 22,400 federal jobs year-over-year — an 11.5% decrease.” [ARLnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 8, 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 8, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Friday’s forecast

Rain is possible after 4pm with clouds increasing and a high near 56. South winds between 6-10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. On Friday night, rain is more likely after 1am, with temperatures dropping to around 49. Southwest winds of 5-8 mph will shift northwest after midnight, and there’s a 70% chance of precipitation. New precipitation amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
– Albert Einstein

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for January 8, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Alexandria skyline viewed from Belle View (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

ICYMI: Ebbin Resigns, Causing ‘Political Domino Effect’ — “State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-39) announced that he will be resigning to join Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s administration … Soon after Ebbin’s announcement, Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5) and former Del. Mark Levine (D-45) announced their intention to run for Ebbin’s seat. Additionally, Alexandria City Councilman R. Kirk McPike now says that he’s considering running for Bennett-Parker’s current seat.” [ALXnow]

Beyer Calls For ICE Accountability After Fatal Shooting — “The Trump Administration sent ICE to communities like Minneapolis to sow fear and division. A masked ICE agent just killed an unarmed woman without justification, and the Administration is lying about it. This doesn’t make us safer. We need an investigation and accountability.” [Rep. Don Beyer]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 7, 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 7, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. 18-year-old Alexandria man faces felony charges for allegedly shooting marijuana delivery driver (1966 views)
  2. Alexandria hosted ‘Queer Eye’ production team during show’s final season (840 views)
  3. Maryland man charged with forgery for allegedly trying to cash false check at Old Town bank (716 views)
  4. Del Ray girl sets kids’ world record with 67-minute pogo stick feat (675 views)
  5. ACPS to consider prohibiting second jobs for administrators after employee’s dismissal (637 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

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

🌤️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with a high temperature near 53 degrees and light, variable winds. Moving into Thursday night, the skies will become mostly cloudy with a low around 40 degrees, accompanied by a southeast wind blowing at 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Champions keep playing until they get it right.”
– Billie Jean King

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for January 7, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Snow views in the Carlyle District, Dec. 14, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 7, 2000, a time capsule was buried at the soon to be opened Beatley Library. Organized by the Alexandria Archaeological Commission, the time capsule project was part of Alexandria’s 250th Anniversary celebration in 1999. A stone excavated from the Alexandria Canal Tide Lock site and carved by master mason Raymond Cannetti marks the burial site.” [Historic Alexandria]

Longtime APD Officer Celebrates Retirement — “After 28 years of dedicated service, the Alexandria Police Department celebrated Officer Bennie Evans on his well-earned retirement. Throughout his career, Officer Evans truly did it his way, serving the community with compassion, authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to looking out for others. He became known not only for how he did the job, but for how he treated people.” [Alexandria Police Department]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 6, 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 6, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Condemned townhouse returned to homeowner after Monday basement fire in West End (751 views)
  2. Nonprofit seeks city approval to convert Old Town office headquarters into townhomes (687 views)
  3. National Park Service proposes new safety, trail and waterfront upgrades in Old Town North (563 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

Expect mostly sunny skies during the day with a high temperature of around 57°F. The northwest wind will be blowing at 6 to 11 mph, and it could gust up to 23 mph. For Wednesday night, the sky will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 36°F. The northwest wind will diminish to around 6 mph and become calm by the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for January 6, 2026

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

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 6, 1873 a temporary hospital was erected on S. Washington Street, near St. Mary’s Cemetery, to accommodate the huge increase in victims that had succumbed to a massive Smallpox epidemic underway in Alexandria. The attempt to isolate indigent and ‘outside poor’ patients away from the densely populated downtown area, at a spot where Washington Street dead-ended at Great Hunting Creek, proved fruitless for those who had contracting the disease, and many died soon after they were admitted to the facility.” [Historic Alexandria]

Daylight Is Increasing — “Sunset cracked 5 pm in DC today, for the first time since early November. Goodbye to the 57-day streak of 4-o’clock darkness… and now we’re gaining a minute of evening light daily. Onward!” [Capital Weather Gang]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 5, 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 5, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Old Town-based bank expanding into Pennsylvania through $354M deal (1350 views)
  2. Alexandria man accused of stabbing girlfriend’s son with fork on New Year’s Day (1198 views)
  3. City to discuss future land usage on Duke Street during work session tomorrow (982 views)
  4. DASH party bus helps Del Ray preschooler celebrate his ‘dream’ birthday (668 views)
  5. Feast & Fettle arrives in Alexandria, offering dinner without the stress (537 views)
  6. History tours, concerts and more coming to Alexandria this winter for America’s 250th anniversary (423 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 patchy fog to clear by 10am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies and a high near 51°F, accompanied by a calm southeasterly wind at 6 mph in the afternoon. For Tuesday night, it will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 44°F and a westerly wind at 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
– Mark Twain

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for January 5, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Alexandria waterfront along the Potomac River (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 5, 1874, the old George’s Tavern, also known as the Old English House on the northwest corner of Cameron and North Royal Streets, caught fire and was severely damaged, burned beyond repair. Seen in the background of this Civil War era photo of Union soldiers taken in front of Gadsby’s Tavern, the dormered building is further marked by a large horizontal sign extending over the public sidewalk reading ‘Restaurant.'” [Historic Alexandria]

Beyer Responds to Military Strike in Venezuela — “I’ve always opposed American attacks on Venezuela and I oppose them now. You don’t need sympathy for Maduro to grasp that attacking another country for unclear, shifting rationales without domestic support or a clear plan for the day after won’t make us safer. The Administration lied to Congress and launched an illegal war for regime change and oil. Foolhardy and wrong.” [Rep. Don Beyer]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 2, 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 2, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Winning $1M lottery ticket sold at Del Ray convenience store (4632 views)
  2. Median apartment rents in Alexandria post first year-over-year drop since 2020 (756 views)
  3. AFD battalion chiefs not entitled to overtime pay, appeals court rules (421 views)
  4. Morning Notes for January 2, 2026 (333 views)
  5. Christmas tree collection in Alexandria starts today (238 views)

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

  1. Undercover police arrest Woodbridge teen for drug and firearm possession in Alexandria (6601 views)
  2. Yellow Line extends service further into D.C. and Maryland (4552 views)
  3. ‘Wonder’ food hall plans grand opening next week in Potomac Yard (3989 views)
  4. Alexandria seeks to streamline office-to-residential conversions (2862 views)
  5. VDOT open house to discuss proposed upgrades to S. Van Dorn Street at Alexandria border (2437 views)
  6. After 50 years, Chris Collins wants dance studio to stay in Alexandria (2344 views)
  7. VSP: Suspect in stolen vehicle rammed trooper after attempted traffic stop in Alexandria (2070 views)
  8. Ulta Beauty ‘opening soon’ in Potomac Yard Center (1585 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

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

🌥️ Saturday’s forecast

The weather will be mostly cloudy with a high around 36 degrees and a light north wind. On Saturday night, there’s a slight chance of snow before 1am, followed by a transition from cloudy to partly cloudy skies and a low temperature near 27 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with calm winds throughout. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.”
– Chris Grosser

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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