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Morning Notes for February 3, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A flock of birds congregate on powerlines in Old Town (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On February 3, 1846, after Alexandrians petitioned Congress and the Virginia legislature, the Virginia General Assembly agreed to accept the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to the Commonwealth, if Congress also approved.” [Historic Alexandria]

Office Approved For Conversion Goes to Market — “Commercial real estate services firm JLL is marketing 2051 Jamieson Ave., a 146,714-square-foot office fully entitled for expansion and conversion to multifamily or multifamily over retail. The building, constructed in 2003, includes 258 parking spots across four below-grade levels.” [WBJ]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 2, 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 — Feb 2, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. CVS Pharmacy shutters in Potomac Yard, leaving a dozen remaining Alexandria locations (1347 views)
  2. Cesar Madison Tapia, a social studies teacher and political TikToker, joins City Council race (638 views)
  3. JUST IN: ACPS will reopen schools, offices Tuesday with two-hour delay (518 views)
  4. Morning Notes for February 2, 2026 (448 views)
  5. Market Square Garage will close next week to allow for renovations (416 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect a mix of rain and snow after 4pm, with increasing clouds and a high near 39, accompanied by light and variable wind. The chance of precipitation is 20%. For Tuesday night, snow is likely mainly before 1am with a cloudy sky and a low around 27. The wind will turn calm, then shift to north around 6 mph after midnight. The chance of precipitation rises to 60%, with new snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Every moment is a fresh beginning.”
– T.S. Eliot

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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Morning Notes for February 2, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Daingerfield Island wetlands near the George Washington Parkway at sunset (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On February 2, 1904, Magnus L. Robinson was elected to chair the executive committee of the State Negro Press Association. Born in 1852, Robinson was a lifelong Alexandrian and his parents provided him with a private school education. For a time he went to Howard University, but withdrew due to a serious illness. He then turned his attention to teaching, and then journalism, becoming one of Alexandria’s most well-respected and beloved African American leaders in the early 20th century.” [Historic Alexandria]

Trash Collection Resumes — “Regularly scheduled trash, recycling, yard waste, and curbside compost collections will resume on Monday, February 2 in the City of Alexandria. Residents may place their bins out for collection on their regularly scheduled day.” [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 30, 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 — Jan 30, 2026.

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

  1. UPDATED: Van Dorn Street reopened at scene of Sunday snowplow crash near Fairfax border (31119 views)
  2. Amazon Fresh will close Potomac Yard location as it shuts down all stores nationwide (18679 views)
  3. WMATA asks Alexandria for $35M to complete Potomac Yard Metro station (9149 views)
  4. Old Town property owner wants to convert boating supply store into powerlifting gym (5232 views)
  5. Alexandria temporarily suspends sidewalk enforcement while ‘Snow Buddy’ requests rise (4271 views)
  6. JUST IN: All ACPS schools closed tomorrow as winter storm continues (4250 views)
  7. Snowplows roving Alexandria after several inches of overnight snowfall (3935 views)
  8. Traffic delayed on I-495 near Alexandria after tractor-trailer driver ‘jack-knifed,’ hitting SUV (3742 views)
  9. Historic ‘Clarens Estate’ breaks Alexandria record for home sales in $7.5M deal (3605 views)
  10. Alexandria police investigating fatal shooting on N. Patrick Street (3547 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 cloudy conditions with a high of around 19 degrees, while the wind chill may dip as low as -5 degrees due to a north wind blowing at 7 to 10 mph. On Saturday night, there’s a slight chance of snow before 1am and the temperature will drop to around 12 degrees. Wind chills may again hit -5 degrees as the north wind increases to 10-17 mph, with gusts up to 26 mph. Overall, there is a 20% chance of precipitation during the night. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
– Wayne Gretzky

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for January 30, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in the snow, Jan. 25, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On January 30, 1849, resident Montgomery D. Corse, a prominent Alexandrian and military officer who had served in the Mexican War, left the city with a group of like-minded Alexandrians to seek their fortune in the California gold rush.” [Historic Alexandria]

Today: Deadline to Request Ballot By Mail — “Last day to request a ballot by mail for the February 10, 2026 Special Election. Applications must be received in the Voter Registration Office by 5pm.” Early voting, meanwhile, begins tomorrow. [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 29, 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 — Jan 29, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria police investigating fatal shooting on N. Patrick Street (2287 views)
  2. Alexandria temporarily suspends sidewalk enforcement while ‘Snow Buddy’ requests rise (1316 views)
  3. New memorial on Alexandria’s waterfront will honor 67 victims of fatal midair crash (813 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of around 21 degrees during the day, with wind chill values dropping as low as -1 due to a 6 mph northwest wind. The night will be mostly cloudy, seeing a low of around 9 degrees, identical wind chill values, and a calm wind that will shift to north at around 6 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
– Walt Disney

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for January 29, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Alexandria crews continue to work on snow and ice removal (via City of Alexandria)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On January 29, 1947, just a year after establishing America’s third regulated historic district, in what would become known as “Old Town”, the Alexandria City Council directed that a new ordinance be prepared covering public signs in the City. In the years after World War II signs across the city began to become larger and larger to attract the attention of the increasingly motorized population driving through the city.” [Historic Alexandria]

Ceremony Remembers 67 Killed In Midair Collision — “Families of the 67 people who died in an aircraft collision last January gathered on Wednesday evening to mark the first anniversary, just one day after investigators testified about years of ignored warnings and near-misses.” [ABC]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 28, 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 — Jan 28, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Heavy sleet followed by refreezes hinder Alexandria’s response to ‘unprecedented’ storm (1845 views)
  2. Alexandria reopens facilities, cancels waste collection as cold weather continues (1426 views)
  3. Alexandria high school students feel confident about gun safety bills advancing in Richmond (453 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny conditions and a high of 23 degrees, but wind chills could reach as low as -5 due to a west wind blowing at 6 to 10 mph, and gusts reaching up to 20 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low of 6 degrees and wind chill values as low as -2, accompanied by a northwest wind at around 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Purpose is the reason you journey. Passion is the fire that lights your way.”
– Unknown

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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Morning Notes for January 28, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Snowy day in Alexandria, Jan. 25, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Hearing on Midair Crash Details Ignored Warnings — “National Transportation Safety Board members were deeply troubled Tuesday over years of ignored warnings about helicopter traffic dangers and other problems, long before an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk collided a year ago, killing 67 people near Washington, D.C. … Throughout the daylong hearing, investigators emphasized the history of missed opportunities to address the risks.” [AP, ARLnow]

E. Coli Surges in Potomac After Sewage Leak — “Tests of water samples from the Potomac River are reporting dangerously high levels of E. coli following a rupture in a sewage pipe upstream from Arlington … The spill does not impact drinking water, which is a separate system, DC Water said.” [ARLnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 27, 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 — Jan 27, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Amazon Fresh will close Potomac Yard location as it shuts down all stores nationwide (4957 views)
  2. WMATA asks Alexandria for $35M to complete Potomac Yard Metro station (871 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect increasing clouds and a high near 22, along with wind chill values dropping to -1, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 5 to 9 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to a low of 6 and wind chill values as low as -3. A calm wind will turn into a northwest breeze around 6 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.”
– George S. Patton

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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