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Morning Notes for April 17, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Blooming tree at Potomac Yard Park (staff photo by James Cullum)

Early Voting Deadline Is Saturday — “All registered voters in Virginia are eligible to vote early. The deadline to cast an early ballot in person is Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 5 p.m.” [Office of Voter Registration & Elections]

Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, Wife Dead in Murder-Suicide — “Fairfax, 47, shot and killed his wife, 49-year-old Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, before turning the gun on himself inside the family’s home in the 8100 block of Guinevere Drive [in Annandale], the Fairfax County Police Department confirmed.” [FFXnow]

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

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Motorcyclist dies in I-495 crash near Telegraph Road: state police (5895 views)
  2. Child struck by vehicle near William Ramsay Elementary School (4251 views)
  3. Morning Notes for April 16, 2026 (2472 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Friday’s forecast

There is a 30% chance of showers mainly before 11 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies with a high near 83°F. Winds will come from the northwest at about 7 mph. Overnight, expect mostly clear conditions with a low around 62°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for April 16, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Cycling at Potomac Yard Park (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On April 16, 1789, George Washington ‘…bade adieu to Mount Vernon, to private life, and to domestic felicity’ on a weeklong journey to his inauguration in New York as the nation’s first President. Along the way, Washington was feted by the people of Alexandria on April 19, with other public celebrations occurring in Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Trenton upon his arrival in those cities. He finally reached Manhattan on April 23 and one week later was sworn in as POTUS at Federal Hall on Wall Street, now the site of the New York Stock Exchange.” [Historic Alexandria]

Pilots Admonished for Animal Noises on Air Traffic Control Audio — “The animal sounds heard over an air traffic control frequency were not from a cat loose on the plane, but human pilots making animal noises. The meowing occurred over an air traffic control frequency at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on April 12.” [ABC News]

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

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. JUST IN: Death investigation underway at park in Old Town (1620 views)
  2. Tenants sought for affordable units at two apartment complexes in Alexandria (733 views)
  3. Sunday paid parking proposal opposed by majority of Alexandria City Council (585 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 92°F and a light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 69°F. There’s a 30% chance of showers, mainly after 2 a.m., with winds shifting from southwest at 6 to 8 mph to west after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”
– H. Jackson Brown Jr.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for April 15, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A flowering tree in Del Ray on April 11, 2026 (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On April 15, 1791, the first boundary stone of the District of Columbia was laid at Jones Point in Alexandria. During a ceremony, the Alexandria Masonic Lodge set the stone at the south corner of the boundary of the new federal district.” [Historic Alexandria]

Moderate Heat Risk Today — “Our area will experience higher than normal temps [Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16], which puts us in a Moderate Heat Risk according to the NWS. A Moderate Heat Risk means those sensitive to heat are more prone to heat-related illnesses.” [City of Alexandria/X]

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

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Spanberger signs Alexandria legislators’ bills on guns, immigration, national popular vote (750 views)
  2. Inova Alexandria Hospital at Landmark marks topping-out milestone (637 views)
  3. Community meeting lined up for power plant site’s mixed-use plan in Old Town North (626 views)
  4. BPOL tax increase, no new ACPS funding in City Council’s add/deletes as budget vote nears (456 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 sunny weather with a high near 93°F and southwest winds ranging from 3 to 8 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to about 71°F and southwest winds between 5 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
– Thomas Edison

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for April 14, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A bee at Windmill Hill Park in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Friday, April 14, 1865, a procession of Union troops fourteen blocks long paraded through Alexandria to mark the anniversary of the start of the Civil War and the renewed Union control of Fort Sumter, the South Carolina fortification where the war had begun just four years earlier. But by the very next morning, Alexandrians were stunned to hear rumors of the shooting of President Lincoln the evening before, and then confirmation of his death by Dr. David P. Smith, the surgeon in charge, when he returned to Alexandria early that morning. With the escape of assassin John Wilkes Booth, and fearing a larger conspiracy, guards were immediately posted at all entry points to Alexandria preventing any passage to civilians. That evening a citizen meeting developed plans for a period of mourning, including the closing of all businesses, placement of black crepe on homes and public buildings, and the tolling of bells throughout the City.” [Historic Alexandria]

Voter Registration Deadline for April 21 Special Election — “The deadline to register or update existing voter registration for the April 21, 2026, Special Election is Tuesday, April 14. After that date, the same day registration period will begin. Please be aware that individuals choosing to register same-day will be required to cast a provisional ballot.” [Office of Voter Registration & Elections]

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

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. USPTO cafeteria reopens to the public with chef-curated menus (1630 views)
  2. Pedestrian struck during fire response in Landmark area (876 views)
  3. Crooked Beat Records closing May 3 in Del Ray after flood impact (477 views)
  4. Morning Notes for April 13, 2026 (385 views)
  5. Ulta opens new location at Potomac Yard Shopping Center (378 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

It will be mostly sunny with a high of about 89°F, and a southwest wind will increase to 5 to 10 mph in the morning, with gusts potentially reaching 18 mph. Tuesday night, expect partly cloudy skies and a low of around 69°F, with southwest winds at 5 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
– Dalai Lama

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for April 13, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Flowering tree in Old Town on April 11, 2026 (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On April 13, 1876, building supply entrepreneur John Leatherland and his son, John W., opened a new brass foundry at Queen and Lee Streets, aptly named Leatherland and Son. The new industrial facility opened its doors just in time to be featured on page 102 of Chataigne’s Alexandria City Directory, that also included several other listings outlining the extensive business interests of the Leatherland family in the city during the last quarter of the 19th century.” [Historic Alexandria]

Civic Leader, Veteran Susan B. Kellom Dies — “Susan B. Kellom, a longtime Alexandria resident, Army veteran, and devoted civic leader whose decades of service helped shape the city’s political and community landscape, died [Saturday] morning.” [The Zebra]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 10, 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 — Apr 10, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. The Majestic reopens with new owner, New American menu in Old Town (713 views)
  2. Del Ray eatery’s free milkshakes for dancing customers offer goes viral (515 views)
  3. Poll: The best real estate agent for sellers in Alexandria (511 views)

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

  1. Free timed tours of four tall ships lined up at Old Town’s Sails on the Potomac festival (6930 views)
  2. UPDATE: Adult pedestrian hit in West End Alexandria (6329 views)
  3. Alexandria sheriff’s deputy fired after accusation of drug smuggling attempt in jail (3859 views)
  4. Driver cited after pedestrian struck in Del Ray: police (3572 views)
  5. New coffee shop and wine bar aims for spring opening on Queen Street (2786 views)
  6. Five Alexandria restaurants make appearance in regional RAMMY finalists (2679 views)
  7. Alexandria City Manager pushes for paid parking on Sundays, parking fee increase (2163 views)
  8. State trooper injured during I-495 chase into Alexandria, suspect arrested at Metro station (2060 views)
  9. Del Ray splash pad construction nears finish line after years of planning (2054 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 sunny weather with a high near 69°F and a north wind at 9 to 11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 48°F and light, variable winds. 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

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for April 10, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A kid rides a scooter at Potomac Yard Park (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “In the early Spring of 1907, a number of Alexandria residents came forth with reports of the unusual fecundity of fowls belonging to them, some with their eggs linked, others with their daily egg output suddenly multiplied. On April 10 of that year, it was reported that Mr. John Travers of South Henry Street had the most unusual output of all. One of his hens had laid a huge ‘triplicate’ egg, the size of a goose egg that, when opened revealed three distinct eggs inside. The event was described locally as just ‘another lusus naturae,’ meaning ‘freak of nature.'” [Historic Alexandria]

Former Del Ray Business Owner Dies — “We are heartbroken to share the news that our friend, neighbor, and Del Ray trailblazer, Barbara Mancini, passed away this week. In 1995, Barbara took a chance on an up-and-coming neighborhood and opened Mancini’s Cafe & Bakery in Del Ray, becoming one of the female small business owners who helped lead Del Ray’s transformation.” [Del Ray Business Association/Facebook]

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