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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 25, 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 — Mar 25, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. ACPS prepares to move 800+ students for redistricting effort (1448 views)
  2. New plan unveiled after National Park Service sinks pump station at Waterfront Park (961 views)
  3. Arlandria apartment condemned, two people displaced after kitchen fire (856 views)
  4. Entrepreneur seeks to bring community center to Virginia Tech building in Old Town (642 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with temperatures reaching a high of around 75°F. Winds will be from the southwest at 10 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. Thursday night will bring increasing clouds and a low of about 57°F, along with a slight chance of rain before 7 p.m. and a more significant chance after 2 a.m., with a 50% chance of precipitation. Southwest winds will continue at 10 to 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
– Buddha

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for March 25, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Mount Vernon and Del Ray Avenues in the Del Ray neighborhood on March 19, 2026 (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 25, 1844 a meeting of the African Colonization Society was held at The Lyceum. Known formally as The Society for the Colonization of Free People of Color of America, an organization that supported the resettlement of free blacks in American back to Africa … Ironically, members of the ACS represented two diametrically opposed constituencies; Quakers, evangelicals and other abolitionists that opposed slavery, and ardent slaveholders in the Chesapeake region that fought against regulated abolition but saw free blacks as a potential threat to the institution of slavery that could incite slave rebellions.” [Historic Alexandria]

Next Budget Work Session Focuses on Government Accountability — “This week’s Work Session will focus on Accountable and Effective Government. Listen in on alexandriava.gov/Dockets or attend in person on Wednesday, March 25 starting at 7 p.m. at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center.” [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 24, 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 — Mar 24, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Hit-and-run kills pedestrian on I-395 in Alexandria: state police (2562 views)
  2. No deed fraud incidents reported in Alexandria as Clerk of Court launches alert system (492 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of about 59°F and a south wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 49°F and a continued south wind at 7 to 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do not watch the clock. Do what it does. Keep going.”
– Sam Levenson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for March 24, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A man walks by the “Now or Never” installation by Alicia Eggert, which marks the eighth installment of the Site See public art series at Waterfront Park (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 24, 1925, Alexandria received national attention for its efforts to insure the vaccination of dogs against canine distemper and rabies. The development of pet vaccines had only begun a couple of years earlier and few municipalities had yet accepted that responsibility. But with a large number of dogs in the city, many roaming freely, officials acted quickly to curb a potential public health menace.” [Historic Alexandria]

Deadline for Business Accelerator Proposals on March 25 — “AEDP is seeking a qualified partner to design and administer a new business accelerator program to support up to 15 Alexandria-based startups in high-growth sectors like AI, robotics, aerospace, cybersecurity, and energy tech. This high-touch program will strengthen Alexandria’s innovation ecosystem and support the next generation of local companies.” [Alexandria Economic Development Partnership]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 23, 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 — Mar 23, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. JUST IN: WMATA pitches Braddock Road Metro changes to allow for potential development (2141 views)
  2. Historic home sets Old Town record for residential sales with $7.1M deal (1335 views)
  3. Alexandria restaurants named semifinalists for regional RAMMY Awards (966 views)
  4. Life Alive Cafe plans summer opening in Old Town (772 views)
  5. GW Parkway resurfacing to begin between Arlington and Alexandria (683 views)
  6. Man receives 1-year sentence for assaults outside Alexandria Metro stations (658 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

It will be sunny with temperatures reaching a high of 51°F. Winds from the north will blow at 5 to 7 mph but will calm by the afternoon. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to about 38°F. Winds will be calm initially, then shift to the south at around 5 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for March 23, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Alexandria waterfront along the Potomac River (staff photo by James Cullum)

Loud Boom Heard in N. Va. Explained — “The National Weather Service says a powerful lightning strike combined with unique atmospheric conditions caused Friday night’s widespread loud boom and bright flash across Northern Virginia.” [Inside NoVA]

Cherry Blossoms Progress Toward Peak Bloom — The Yoshino cherry trees reached stage four of six in time for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which had its opening ceremony Saturday night. [DC News Now]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 20, 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 — Mar 20, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. No bond for Woodbridge man charged in Arlandria shooting: police (576 views)
  2. Poll: The best gym/fitness studio in Alexandria (558 views)
  3. The Twig commits $2M to Inova Alexandria Hospital’s new Landmark campus (551 views)
  4. Alexandria warns against scammers impersonating city officials to solicit payments (396 views)

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

  1. Alexandria man dies in crash on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (5855 views)
  2. UPDATED: Tornado watch canceled amid severe storm forecast in Alexandria (5040 views)
  3. Del Ray restaurant owners to open concept at former pizza shop in Del Ray (4263 views)
  4. MacMillan Spirit House closes in Old Town North amid landlord rent dispute (3672 views)
  5. JUST IN: Mayor Gaskins rallies Alexandria church to settle $1M in ARHA back rent (3521 views)
  6. Townhouse development pitched on vacant lot, barbershop site in Parker-Gray (3275 views)
  7. Next ‘No Kings’ protest in Alexandria planned later in March (2722 views)
  8. Woman assaulted, flashed in West End park assault (2588 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 mostly sunny skies with a high near 66 degrees and a gentle north wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 48 degrees, and winds shifting from the east to south at 6 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
– Steve Jobs

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for March 20, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Kids at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School in Alexandria's West End make heart symbols at a school assembly commemorating essential workers in Alexandria City Public Schools on Thursday, March 19. (staff photo by James Cullum)

Governor Appoints AlexRenew CEO to Commission — “Governor Abigail Spanberger has appointed AlexRenew General Manager and CEO Justin Carl to the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB). The interstate advisory body works across state lines to protect the waters of the Potomac River Basin and its resources upon which six million people depend.” [AlexRenew]

ACPS Hosts Essential Workers Appreciation Event — At the event, Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt thanked health care providers, sanitation workers, bus drivers, teachers, police officers and other essential workers as the heartbeat of the school system. “Across our 18 schools, essential workers support students in countless ways,” Kay-Wyatt said. “They transport students safely, prepared nutritious meals, provide health and counseling services, maintain welcoming learning environments and help ensure every school remains safe and supportive.” [ALXnow/ACPS]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 19, 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 — Mar 19, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. JUST IN: Mayor Gaskins rallies Alexandria church to settle $1M in ARHA back rent (1218 views)
  2. Dok Khao Thai Eatery opens at Alexandria’s Oakville development (630 views)
  3. Construction starts on first residential buildings at former Landmark Mall site (526 views)
  4. Police: Man who threatened Alexandria judges compared himself to Luigi Mangione (477 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Friday’s forecast

Expect scattered showers after 2 PM with increasing clouds and a high near 68°F. Winds will shift from light south to southwest at 8–13 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation. Showers are likely Friday night, mainly between 8 PM and 2 AM, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 49°F. Southwest winds will be 7–10 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph, and a 60% chance of precipitation, with expected rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. 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!

News

Morning Notes for March 19, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Two ducks on a rock about to take off at the Old Town waterfront (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 19, 1855, a fire destroyed the Friendship Firehouse on South Alfred Street. The fire broke out around 11 p.m. and though the equipment and engine were saved, the structure was destroyed. A new firehouse, which still stands today, was completed later that year.” [Historic Alexandria]

City Hosts Potomac Sewage Spill Meeting on Thursday — “The City of Alexandria invites the community to a Town Hall with DC Water on the Potomac Interceptor Response at 7 p.m. on Thursday, 3/19 in the Lee Center Auditorium (1108 Jefferson St.). Attendees can also participate online via Zoom. [City of Alexandria/X]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 18, 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 — Mar 18, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Townhouse development pitched on vacant lot, barbershop site in Parker-Gray (918 views)
  2. City Council considers next renaming of street referencing Confederate military figure (626 views)
  3. ACPS seeks to hire new Alexandria City High School principal by late May (560 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 55 degrees and a gentle south wind at 5 to 7 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 40 degrees and a light south wind. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do not watch the clock. Do what it does. Keep going.”
– Sam Levenson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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