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News

Morning Notes for January 2, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Mount Vernon Trail (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Old Town Food Pantry Meets Increasing Need — “The Diocese of Arlington’s annual report indicates 25,677 meals were served at Christ House in 2025, up about 25 percent from the previous year. John Croft, the director of Christ House, told Patch that an average 60 guests are coming in for meals, along with about 14 men served in Christ House’s transitional housing.” [Patch]

New VA Law Limits Teens’ Social Media Usage — “A new Virginia law that goes into effect Jan. 1 requires social media companies to limit kids’ usage to one hour each day … A group that lobbies on behalf of social media companies is trying to stop the law. The group is called NetChoice and it filed a lawsuit in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia just last month.” [NBC4 Washington]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 31, 2025

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 — Dec 31, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Yellow Line extends service further into D.C. and Maryland (988 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.

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💡 Quote of the Day

“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.”
– Plutarch

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

Around Town

The top 30 stories of 2025 in Alexandria

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

At ALXnow, we’re looking back at this year one last time before turning the page to 2026.

This New Year’s Eve, we’ve prepared a roundup of our most-read stories of the year. In 2025, readers stayed up-to-date on breaking news and public safety, city government and schools, the local business scene and more.

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Morning Notes for December 31, 2025

By ALXnow.com
First Night Alexandria (via Visit Alexandria)

ALX Venues Hosting NYE Festivities — “How are you ringing in the new year in Alexandria? A number of local bars and restaurants are doing it up in style on Dec. 31. From Old Town to Del Ray, Arlandria and the West End, here’s a roundup of shindigs that will send you into the early morning hours of 2026.” [ALXnow]

Reminder: Trash Collection Pushed Back — “The city of Alexandria will not collect waste on New Year’s Day, and the remainder of the week’s collection will follow a modified schedule. After Thursday, waste collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week, according to the city.” [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 30, 2025

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 — Dec 30, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Undercover police arrest Woodbridge teen for drug and firearm possession in Alexandria (2473 views)
  2. ‘Wonder’ food hall plans grand opening next week in Potomac Yard (1358 views)
  3. VSP: Suspect in stolen vehicle rammed trooper after attempted traffic stop in Alexandria (577 views)
  4. Realtors predict Alexandria will lead N. Va. in home value growth in 2026 (472 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect flurries and a slight chance of snow before 7am, followed by mostly cloudy skies becoming sunny later, with a high near 39 and southwest wind gusts up to 21 mph. Wednesday night brings more flurries and a low around 26, while New Year’s Day has flurries until noon, sunny skies, and a high near 33 with gusts up to 28 mph. 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

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for December 30, 2025

By ALXnow.com
View of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial after a night of snowfall, Dec. 14, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

‘Toy Stories’ Art Exhibit Coming to ALX — From Jan. 2-31, “browse toy-inspired art pieces curated by Gordon Thomas Frank and created by NoVA-area artists. The exhibit highlights the joy of play and evokes childhood nostalgia through the creative expression of toys. Del Ray Artisans Gallery: 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, free.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

VA Revenue Loss Predicted Amid International Student Uncertainty — “With college students returning to class after the New Year, international students face heightened uncertainty in Virginia, as ongoing federal actions — including visa bans and disruptions to application processing — have led to a projected $23 million revenue loss for the commonwealth compared to last fall. Virginia received $893.5 million from more than 23,000 international students at its colleges and universities from 2024 to 2025, according to the Association of International Educators (NAFSA).” [Virginia Mercury]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 29, 2025

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 — Dec 29, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria seeks to streamline office-to-residential conversions (1160 views)
  2. After 50 years, Chris Collins wants dance studio to stay in Alexandria (707 views)
  3. Ulta Beauty ‘opening soon’ in Potomac Yard Center (348 views)
  4. Woodbine health care center receives three-year extension for stalled expansion project (331 views)
  5. Morning Notes for December 29, 2025 (286 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high of 35 degrees accompanied by breezy west winds ranging from 17 to 23 mph, gusting up to 37 mph. For Tuesday night, the clouds will increase while the temperature drops to a low of 26 degrees. The west wind will settle down to 7 to 10 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
– Vidal Sassoon

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for December 29, 2025

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

First Night Alexandria Returning for NYE — “First Night Alexandria will bring hours of live music and performances, family-friendly fun and fireworks to Old Town and Carlyle for New Year’s Eve next week. In its 31st year, the annual holiday festival includes a packed schedule of activities and arts, culminating in a countdown to midnight at the Old Town waterfront.” [ALXnow]

Chamber Releases 2026 Agenda — “The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce has officially released its 2026 Legislative Agenda—their most important advocacy document of the year. Crafted by Chamber members, the agenda reflects the collective voice and priorities of Alexandria’s business community and outlines how the Chamber will advocate on their members’ behalf in the year ahead and beyond.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 26, 2025

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 — Dec 26, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Morning Notes for December 26, 2025 (815 views)
  2. Firefighters make rescue from flipped vehicle in North Ridge (690 views)
  3. Plaintiffs in Zoning for Housing lawsuit file notice of appeal (451 views)
  4. Most and Least Expensive: December 23, 2025 (241 views)

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

  1. Man arrested after robbery and barricade in Del Ray (4590 views)
  2. Police investigating assault and robbery at bus stop in Alexandria West (3874 views)
  3. Waterskiing Santa returns to Old Town waterfront for 40th annual Christmas Eve show (2818 views)
  4. Annual New Year’s Eve music, fireworks and performances returning to Old Town (2120 views)
  5. Man stabbed early Saturday morning in Landmark (2083 views)
  6. UpCycle Creative Reuse Center reopens in new location after six-month closure (1364 views)
  7. Former mayor getting settled into new leadership role with regional parks (1344 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

Expect a partly sunny day with highs near 43 and a north wind between 8-10 mph. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with lows around 32. The northeast wind around 5 mph will become calm in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.”
– Plutarch

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

News

Morning Notes for December 26, 2025

By ALXnow.com
At the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town, Dec. 6, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Firefighters Make Rescue, Battle Holiday Blazes — “A busy holiday for our members. This evening, Engine 206 and Tower 203 arrived first due at a garden apartment fire in Maris Avenue. Yesterday crews worked to extricate one person from an overturned vehicle on West Braddock Road. Crews also assisted Fairfax County on a 2 alarm fire on Little River Turnpike.”[Alexandria Firefighters, Inc. IAFF Local 2141]

Transportation Funding Hangs in Balance — “Virginia’s transportation system is massive, with about 129,000 lane miles of roads and roughly 5,900 miles of rail criss-crossing the commonwealth, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation and a 2022 Virginia Statewide Rail Plan. There’s always some kind of improvement or expansion underway, leaving drivers and commuters wondering when relief will arrive. But before unpacking what projects Virginians can expect in 2026, federal funding looms as a major factor shaping what moves forward — and what does not.” [Virginia Mercury]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 23, 2025

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 — Dec 23, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Man arrested after robbery and barricade in Del Ray (1948 views)
  2. Former mayor getting settled into new leadership role with regional parks (420 views)
  3. UpCycle Creative Reuse Center reopens in new location after six-month closure (335 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of 51 today, with northwest winds at 6-14 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of rain and snow from 1am to 4am, followed by a chance of rain after 4am, with temperatures around 35 and light southerly winds. On Christmas Day, the chance of rain continues until 1pm, and the high will be near 53, with winds shifting from south to northwest during the afternoon. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Nelson Mandela

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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