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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 24, 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 — Nov 24, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria police investigating after shots fired Saturday in West End parking lot (1355 views)
  2. Teen arrested after allegedly firing gel pellets from moving car in Old Town (901 views)
  3. Old Town Farmers’ Market will relocate in January amid City Hall renovations (647 views)
  4. Gourmet wine and beer shop reopens in new Del Ray storefront (640 views)
  5. Morning Notes for November 24, 2025 (453 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect rain to begin after 3pm with a high temperature near 57, accompanied by a south wind at around 7 mph. The precipitation probability is 80%, with less than a tenth of an inch expected. Rain will continue into Tuesday night, mainly before 1am, with a low temperature around 52, south wind at 6 to 8 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
– Walt Whitman

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for November 24, 2025

By ALXnow.com
Fall colors in Old Town (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “This week in November 1955 saw some interesting weather fluctuations at Alexandria’s Potomac Yard, where weather statistics were recorded at the time. Within a span of just a few days, the temperature ranged from a hot and humid 77 degrees, to a bitter cold of only 11 degrees, topped off by a one inch snowfall! This temperature range was one of the widest ever recorded in the city.” [Historic Alexandria]

APD Weekend Investigation — “APD officers are currently in the 5300 block of Essex Ct conducting an active investigation,” the department posted on Facebook around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. “Residents may see an increased police presence in the area.” ALXnow has reached out to APD for more information. [Alexandria Police Department]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 21, 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 — Nov 21, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Morning Poll: Who’s having more fun, Alexandria or Arlington? (953 views)
  2. Facing financial decline, Alexandria releases new draft plan for economic growth (597 views)
  3. Maryland-based valet company proposes new service in Old Town (360 views)
  4. Alexandria Weekend Guide: Tree Lighting, cat yoga and turkey trots (356 views)

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

  1. Living in mold and disrepair, ARHA tenants decry unsafe living conditions, neglect (8688 views)
  2. UPDATED: APD arrests suspect following Sunday night Arlandria stabbing (5864 views)
  3. Alexandria Cider Festival brings tastings, food trucks to Old Town this weekend (3915 views)
  4. LaPluma cafe gets more seating and longer hours in Old Town, after neighbors rally support (2978 views)
  5. National Science Foundation will stay in Carlyle, retaining hundreds of jobs (2823 views)
  6. Akeno Sushi plans late November opening in Old Town (2534 views)
  7. Alexandria staff zero in on options to prevent displacement and preserve affordable housing (2303 views)
  8. AFD extinguishes fire at Landmark high-rise, transporting two residents to hospital (2222 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

Showers are possible before 10am, after which the sky will gradually clear up, resulting in a mostly sunny day with a high near 56 degrees. A north wind at 6-8 mph is expected, and there is a 40% chance of precipitation. The night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 36 degrees. The north wind at 5 mph will become calm in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”
– Muhammad Ali

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

Opinion

Morning Poll: Who’s having more fun, Alexandria or Arlington?

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

It’s time to settle the score.

ALXnow’s sister site, ARLnow, got caught in the crossfire yesterday between two public officials hoping to clear up one question: Which locality is more fun, Arlington or Alexandria?

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Morning Notes for November 21, 2025

By ALXnow.com
The Christmas Tree lighting in Alexandria's Market Square, Nov. 23, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — On November 21, 1947, the Alexandria Traffic Board lifted the limit of the number of cabs that could operate in the City. Earlier in the year, the Traffic Board had permitted only 150 cabs to operate until the results of a survey could be analyzed. [Historic Alexandria]

Advocates Brace for ACA Expiration — “The ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits have made coverage more affordable for millions since 2021. In Virginia, roughly 400,000 people use the marketplace, and as many as 100,000 could fall off their plans if the credits expire. Health-care leaders have called the potential fallout “a bit of a tsunami,” warning that premiums could rise 30% to 50% next year.” [Virginia Mercury]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 20, 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 — Nov 20, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Old Town townhome proposal gets lukewarm response from architectural review board (1247 views)
  2. Morning Notes for November 20, 2025 (640 views)
  3. After spring deferral, King Street cafe proposal will seek architectural approval next month (513 views)
  4. Holiday events in Alexandria: Tree lighting, ice skating, markets and more (461 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Friday’s forecast

Rain is expected mostly after 1pm, accompanied by mostly cloudy conditions and a high temperature near 56°F. The calm wind will later shift to the south, blowing at around 5 mph, with a 50% chance of precipitation. Friday night will experience more rainfall, with temperatures around 49°F and a calm wind turning north at 6 mph after midnight. There is a 90% chance of precipitation, with potential accumulation between a quarter and half an inch. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world.”
– Albert Einstein

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for November 20, 2025

By ALXnow.com
The Braddock Road Metro station during a November sunset (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Nov. 20, 1818, the Alexandria Common Council authorized space in the new City Hall and Market House for an Alexandria Museum. The space, located on the second floor corner of the building overlooking Cameron and N. Royal Streets, was operated by the local Masonic Lodge and was the site of many important public receptions overs the years, including one for the Marquis de Lafayette who visited Alexandria for a month in 1824.” [Historic Alexandria]

NYT Covers HOA Quarrels  — “Mr. [Frank] Capone has spent $40,000 suing the HOA over his right to plant a Mickey Mouse flag in his front flower pot and revoke the street parking privileges of 22 neighbors. Seeking to oust him from leadership, his association started a multimedia campaign … The case is another example of how the nation’s partisan divide has reached the hyperlocal level. Nearly one-quarter of Americans belong to an HOA, whose dominion over private property draws ever more complaints.” [The New York Times]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 19, 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 — Nov 19, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. AFD extinguishes fire at Landmark high-rise, transporting two residents to hospital (858 views)
  2. Alexandria Cider Festival brings tastings, food trucks to Old Town this weekend (635 views)
  3. Alexandria to receive $10.9 million in funding for DASH, senators announce (391 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☁️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high temperature near 52 degrees accompanied by a light and variable wind. Thursday night will also be mostly cloudy, while the temperature drops to around 43 degrees and a calm wind prevails. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for November 19, 2025

By ALXnow.com
Fall colors along Interstate 95 south in Alexandria (Staff photo by James Cullum)

City Posted for ‘National Stormwater Day’ — “Learn more about what the City is doing and what you can do to protect from flooding.” Also, the Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Group will host a regular meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, in person and on Zoom. [Alexandria T&ES/X]

Scottish Walk Volunteers Needed — “Alexandria nonprofit Campagna Center is recruiting volunteers for the 54th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade happening on Saturday, Dec. 6. About 40 to 50 volunteers are needed to fill a variety of roles., including banner carriers, vehicle lineup, assembly block volunteers and more.” [Patch]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 18, 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 — Nov 18, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Akeno Sushi plans late November opening in Old Town (733 views)
  2. Alexandria Sheriff’s Office recovers missing man with Project Lifesaver technology (635 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

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🌥️ Wednesday’s forecast

Patchy fog is expected to clear by 9am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies with a high around 51. A calm wind will shift to the north at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. As for Wednesday night, expect mostly cloudy conditions, a low of 41, and a north wind at 5 mph calming down by evening. 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!

News

Morning Notes for November 18, 2025

By ALXnow.com
A VRE train crosses a bridge over King Street (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

COG, WMATA Boards Endorse Funding Plan — “The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) boards jointly endorsed recommendations from the DMVMoves Task Force … A key proposal includes $460 million in new annual capital funding for Metro, beginning in Fiscal Year 2028.” [Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments]

DPC Committee Honors Local Leader —”In a city that treasures its history as much as its people, few names carry the quiet weight and respect of Lawrence ‘Robbie’ Robinson. On Friday night, the Departmental Progressive Club (DPC), an anchor of Alexandria’s African American civic life, was packed as generations gathered to honor his 58 years of service.” [The Zebra]

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