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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 9, 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 9, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. The Birchmere Music Hall turns 60, several shows canceled in April lineup (1205 views)
  2. Alexandria city manager pushes for paid parking on Sundays, parking fee increase (1053 views)
  3. Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge to have drawbridge openings tonight (520 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect patchy fog between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., then partly sunny skies turning fully sunny, with temperatures reaching a high near 75°F. A light south wind will pick up to 5 to 9 mph by morning. Friday night will see increasing clouds and a low around 56°F, with a south wind shifting to the west after midnight at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.”
– Sam Levenson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for April 9, 2026

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

On This Day in Alexandria History — “When news of the fall of the Confederate capital at Richmond reached Alexandria during the first week of April 1865, days before the surrender of Robert E, Lee’s forces at Appomattox, the grim city immediately took on a festive air. The first sign was the tolling of church bells throughout the downtown, and later the firing of victory rounds at local fortifications as a salute by Union soldiers. The celebration by Union forces and those loyal to their cause lasted several days, with parades spontaneously occurring on main thoroughfares and constant noise making of citizens by blowing horns and whistles.” [Historic Alexandria]

ACPS Collective Bargaining Agreement’s Uncertain Path Forward — “City Council has not yet stated if or how it plans to close the $5.6 million gap between ACPS’ requested fiscal year 2027 budget and the city’s proposed $340 million allocation. If the $5.6 million is not funded, ACPS must make a choice between fulfilling its agreement with the EAA or making further cuts elsewhere … At the same time, educators remain unsure of whether they will vote to approve the collective bargaining agreement – two years after EAA’s two bargaining units voted in support of the union.” [Alexandria Times]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 8, 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 8, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. New coffee shop and wine bar aims for spring opening on Queen Street (1056 views)
  2. State trooper injured during I-495 chase into Alexandria, suspect arrested at Metro station (942 views)
  3. Del Ray splash pad construction nears finish line after years of planning (715 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect areas of frost early in the morning, but the day will be mostly sunny with a high of around 62°F. Winds will be calm initially, becoming southeast at about 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 42°F and southeast winds between 3 and 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.”
– John F. Kennedy

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for April 8, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Walking on the Alexandria waterfront (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “April 8, 1861, an election was held to determine the Overseers of the Poor. This four-member board was responsible for the Almshouse, the publicly-funded poorhouse where indigent tenants worked, growing their own food on a large tract of farmland.” [Historic Alexandria]

Noah Lyles Ties the Knot — Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield married on April 4, 2026, at The Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge in Trenton, Ga. The wedding, which followed a theme of “All Shades of Melanin,” included a performance by gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard. [Vogue]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 7, 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 7, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. UPDATE: Adult pedestrian hit in West End Alexandria (2031 views)
  2. Driver cited after pedestrian struck in Del Ray: police (1568 views)
  3. Five Alexandria restaurants make appearance in regional RAMMY finalists (1247 views)
  4. Freeze Warning follows elevated fire threat in Alexandria and D.C. region (338 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

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☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather with a high near 54°F and a northeast wind around 6 mph. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 35°F and areas of frost developing after 3 a.m. The southeast wind will range from 3 to 6 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 April 7, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Signs supporting and opposing redistricting on April 6, 2026 in Old Town Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On April 7, 1846 the City of Alexandria authorized the first paid curator at the Market House Museum, then located in the second City Hall building which faced North Royal Street. Originally established in 1812, in conjunction with Alexandria’s Masonic Lodge which leased the space in the northwest second floor corner of the building, the museum was often the site of major events, including a festive reception for the Marquis de Lafayette when he visited Alexandria for a month in 1824. Originally, museum artifacts relating mostly to George Washington were placed decades before by the local Masonic Lodge, of which the nation’s first President was a member.” [Historic Alexandria]

Alexandria Follows Arlington, D.C. as Third-Priciest Rental Market — “The median one-bedroom apartment in Arlington costs $2,420 a month, topping all other metro-area cities in Zumper’s monthly Washington D.C. Metro Report, released today (Monday). Washington, D.C. was second at $2,250, followed by Alexandria at $2,230.” [ARLnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 6, 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 6, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Free timed tours of four tall ships lined up at Old Town’s Sails on the Potomac festival (1367 views)
  2. Two rollover crashes draw Alexandria police and fire response over the weekend (743 views)
  3. City leaders mourn former Del. Marian Van Landingham, Torpedo Factory Art Center’s founder (593 views)
  4. Rise of tickborne illnesses prompts prevention campaign in Alexandria (462 views)
  5. Morning Notes for April 6, 2026 (365 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 around 53°F and northwest winds blowing at 10 to 14 mph, gusting up to 26 mph. Tonight will be clear, with temperatures dropping to about 33°F and a north wind at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do, or do not. There is no try.”
– Yoda

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for April 6, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Wooden bridge at the Alexandria waterfront (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On April 6, 1900, the Mayor of Alexandria took time to commend the Alexandria Police for their diligence in protecting Alexandrians through their efficient police methods. Police Officers Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Bettis and Herbert Knight had quickly arrested a young man the night before, who had fired a pistol near Royal and Princess Streets. Faced with this one issue in the Mayor’s courtroom the next morning, and with only three other “lodgers” at the Police station house overnight, the Mayor noted “. . . there is less violation of laws than ever before in the history of the Town.” The pistol-toting man was fined $10 and his gun confiscated. Later that morning, Officer Knight saw even more action when he killed a mad dog on South Fairfax Street. Although not technically on duty, the officer nevertheless responded to the alarm.” [Historic Alexandria]

Duke Street and West Taylor Run Intersection Update — “The City of Alexandria will hold a Design Public Hearing for the Duke Street and West Taylor Run Intersection Improvement Project on Tuesday, April 7, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) facility located at 2900 Business Center Drive.” [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 3, 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 3, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Police investigate after shots fired in Alexandria West (1328 views)
  2. Poll: The best park in Alexandria (532 views)
  3. No bond for D.C. man arrested for food truck break-in on Eisenhower Avenue (508 views)

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

  1. Alexandria man scammed of $480K from person he met on Tinder: police (4549 views)
  2. $1M prize claimed from Millionaire’s Raffle ticket sold in Del Ray (3844 views)
  3. NEW: Alexandria woman pleads guilty to stealing $22K from member of Congress (3453 views)
  4. Del Ray Pizzeria rebrands as Del Ray Public House, plans new upstairs concept (3166 views)
  5. Duke St. Ice House pub closing next week at Whole Foods in Alexandria (2847 views)
  6. Firefighters extinguish two residential building fires in Alexandria over the weekend (2725 views)
  7. The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style cruises back into Alexandria in May (1645 views)
  8. Alternatives to large plunge pool proposed for Taylor Run stream stabilization project (1384 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m., reaching a high near 85°F with a southwest wind at 6 to 10 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 64°F and a south wind at 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. There’s a slight chance of showers before 8 p.m. and a 30% chance of showers after 2 a.m. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”
– Alan Kay

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for April 3, 2026

By ALXnow.com
People walking on King Street in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

City Meeting on Youth Sports Facilities — “The City will host a community meeting to discuss and receive public feedback on youth sports and access to athletic facilities through the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m.” [Alexandria Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities]

Reminder on Ballot Drop Boxes —”Our official ballot drop box is located in front of our office at 132 N Royal Street, and it’s open all day, every day until 7pm on Election Day (April 21.) Election officers check the drop box every 24 hours.” [Alexandria Office of Voter Registration & Elections/Facebook]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 2, 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 2, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria man scammed of $480K from person he met on Tinder: police (1411 views)
  2. The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style cruises back into Alexandria in May (830 views)
  3. Alexandria’s apartment rents are rising again but remain below 2025 costs (485 views)
  4. Underwater egg hunt, other Easter events set for holiday weekend in Alexandria (397 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect fog in the morning before 10 a.m., then mostly sunny skies with a high near 82°F. Winds from the south will range from 7 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. Overnight, there is a 20% chance of showers before 2 a.m., with partly cloudy skies and a low around 65°F. Winds will come from the southwest at about 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.”
– Arthur C. Clarke

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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