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Morning Notes for December 10, 2025

By ALXnow.com
Holmes Run trail in December 2025 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

VRE Names New President — “Virginia Railway Express will soon have new leadership at the helm, with Katie Choe stepping in as its next chief executive officer as the system accelerates its shift from a commuter-focused rail service to expanded operations beginning in January.” [Virginia Mercury]

APD Story Updated — A story published Monday was updated with a table reflecting the city of Alexandria’s most recent collective bargaining offer to the Virginia Police Benevolent Association from the time of publication. Another story regarding last night’s City Council resolution hearing is forthcoming. [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 9, 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 9, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. ‘Ten Thousand Villages’ store in Old Town to rebrand as ‘The World Crafted on King’ (467 views)
  2. Gaskins discusses the future of Alexandria’s affordable housing with Atlantic editor (363 views)
  3. Amid staffing issues, Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire touts crime reduction in first year (338 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect rain between 8am and 2pm, with cloudy skies and a high near 45. There will be south winds of 11-14 mph, gusting up to 25 mph, and a 40% chance of precipitation. The night will be mostly cloudy, with lows around 32 and west winds of 10-13 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
– Oprah Winfrey

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for December 9, 2025

By ALXnow.com
Westies at the 2025 Scottish Christmas Walk Parade (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Dec. 9, 1839, the first lecture program was performed at Alexandria’s newly-built center for adult learning and knowledge, The Lyceum. The Alexandria Lyceum was founded a year earlier by a group of well-educated local men with an interest in improving public educational and cultural opportunities throughout the community. In early 1839, the group joined with the Alexandria Library to construct a new home for both organizations. This historic site has also served as a Civil War hospital ward, a private residence, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Nation’s first Bicentennial Visitor’s Center.” [Historic Alexandria]

Habitat Restoration Pilot Launches at Four Mile Run — “For this pilot program, two sections along the park’s forest edge have been set aside as Habitat Restoration Areas (HRAs)—places where nature will be given space to thrive. The project will use both natural regeneration and hands-on planting to restore native plants, improve wildlife habitat, and strengthen the park’s ecosystem.” [The Zebra]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 8, 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 8, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria traffic board to consider ‘no turn’ restrictions at intersection of October crash (1187 views)
  2. Alexandria police union decries current officer pay as collective bargaining reaches impasse (771 views)
  3. PHOTOS: Don’t miss ALXnow’s coverage of the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade (462 views)
  4. ‘Pink Pony Club’ and ‘Santa Jaws’: Holiday Boat Parade announces 2025 winners (452 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

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☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high near 35 with calm winds turning south at 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, it will be mostly cloudy with a low around 30 and south winds at 8 to 10 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 December 8, 2025

By ALXnow.com
Terriers trot in tandem at the 2025 Scottish Christmas Walk Parade (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Dec. 8, 1953, the Alexandria City Council passed a resolution that ‘no discrimination be shown in the employment of city government personnel because of race, creed or national origin.’ Though the first African American to serve as an Alexandria police officer would not be hired until 1965, African American women had served as crossing guards since 1951.” [Historic Alexandria]

Freedom House Closes for Repair — “Due to a plumbing repair, Freedom House Museum (1315 Duke Street) is closed to the public on Saturday, Dec. 6. The Office of Historic Alexandria asks all guests to check the Freedom House website for updates on its re-opening.” [Historic Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 5, 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 5, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. New Alexandria bus route with service to downtown D.C. launches this month (1056 views)
  2. A dessert shop serving churros seeks to open in vacant Old Town storefront (856 views)

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

  1. WBJ: Longtime D.C. Italian restaurant is coming to Old Town (5647 views)
  2. Mixed-use apartment building proposed in Old Town near King Street Metro station (4994 views)
  3. Alexandria police investigate armed robbery near Holmes Run Trail (3486 views)
  4. Alexandria murder suspect claims insanity in 2023 homicide case (3461 views)
  5. Long Bridge Project construction prompts rail service changes in Alexandria next month (3441 views)
  6. Four Mile Run Kayak Launch set to open this week following delays (2953 views)
  7. Alexandria woman scammed by suspects pretending to work for Sheriff’s Office (2839 views)
  8. Del Ray-founded pet shop expands to new Belle Haven storefront (2338 views)
  9. Potomac Yard residential buildout plans receive Planning Commission approval (2207 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

Patchy fog is expected to clear by 11am, making way for a partly sunny day with a high of around 42. Winds will be light and variable. For Saturday night, the sky will be mostly clear, and temperatures will drop to around 29 accompanied by light and variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”
– Abraham Lincoln

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for December 5, 2025

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

Walkin’ In A Winter Wonderland — Friday’s snowy forecast is here. The city’s snowplow fleet is out and about for a practice run this morning. And, ICYMI, Alexandria City Public Schools are observing a two-hour delay. [ALXnow]

The Parades Are Nearly Here — Alexandria’s “Biggest Holiday Weekend” is upon us, bringing festive cheer to Old Town through the annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday. Participating? Check out Visit Alexandria’s Guide to Holiday Parade Day webpage, be mindful of road closures and make a plan. Stay safe and warm this weekend! [Visit Alexandria, ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 4, 2025

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 — Dec 4, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. WBJ: Longtime D.C. Italian restaurant is coming to Old Town (2900 views)
  2. Fairfax man faces felony charge for convenience store robbery in Alexandria West (1030 views)
  3. City leaders mourn death of beloved Alexandria historian McArthur Myers (495 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌨️ Friday’s forecast

Snow is expected before 11am, followed by a possibility of snow and freezing rain, with temperatures reaching a high of around 33°F. Winds will be mild, blowing from the east at 3 to 5 mph, and there is an 80% chance of precipitation. Ice accumulation is not anticipated and new snow will likely be less than half an inch. Friday night will see patchy fog and mostly cloudy conditions, with a low temperature of approximately 26°F and calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
– George Bernard Shaw

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for December 4, 2025

By ALXnow.com
Alexandria City High School's 25th anniversary celebration of the film "Remember The Titans," with members of the original team from which the movie is based, Sept. 19, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Dec. 4, 1971, the T.C. Williams football team won the state championship, shutting out Andrew Lewis of Salem, 27-0, and capping off an undefeated, 13-win season. The high school team was recalled years later in the film, ‘Remember the Titans.'” [Historic Alexandria]

Warner Calls for Hegseth Dismissal — “An objective, evidence-based investigation by the Pentagon’s internal watchdog leaves no doubt: Secretary Hegseth endangered the lives of American pilots based aboard the USS Harry S. Truman as they prepared to launch a mission against terrorist targets,” Sen. Mark Warner (D) said in a statement. “By sharing classified operational details on an unsecure group chat on his personal phone, he created unacceptable risks to their safety and to our operational security.” [Sen. Mark Warner]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 3, 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 3, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria woman scammed by suspects pretending to work for Sheriff’s Office (638 views)
  2. Four Mile Run Kayak Launch set to open this week following delays (507 views)
  3. Potomac Yard residential buildout plans receive Planning Commission approval (487 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 42 degrees, as light northwest winds increase to 8-13 mph in the morning and gust up to 24 mph. The evening will be partly cloudy, with lows near 23 degrees. Northwest winds of 5-10 mph will become light and variable after midnight, with gusts potentially reaching 18 mph. 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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Morning Notes for December 3, 2025

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

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Dec. 3, 1789, the Virginia General Assembly ceded ten square miles of territory in the Northeast portion of the state for the proposed seat of the Federal government. The land, including much of Alexandria and what is now known as Arlington County, was to be joined with a larger parcel across the Potomac River ceded by the State of Maryland, for the new District of Columbia. Although Alexandrians supported the move, expecting the local economy to boom, over time they were disappointed with the initiative and petitioned Congress to reverse the measure. In 1846, Congress finally authorized that the Virginia lands be retroceded to the state the following year.” [Historic Alexandria]

Learn Roller Rink History Tonight — “Before social media, the Alexandria Roller Rink was the place to be—a vibrant hub for skating, live music, and social connection, especially for the city’s African American community. Though the rink no longer stands, its legacy lives on in the memories of those who spent their youth there. Join us for this FREE event—Skating Rink Part II: Share Your Stories! on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6:30-8 p.m. at The Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street. ” [City of Alexandria]

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