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Morning Notes for March 6, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Boyle School of Irish Dance at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Old Town, March 2, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Ballyshaners Parade Weekend Is Here — “The Ballyshaners‘ 43rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is expected to draw thousands of spectators to celebrate alongside a lineup of performers and community organizers. Local dignitaries plan to kick off festivities at noon Saturday, March 7, with the parade stepping off at 12:30 p.m.” [ALXnow]

Reminder: Early Voting Starts Today — “Alexandria voters can begin casting early ballots this Friday to participate in the city’s April 21 special election. This includes the City Council race and a proposed constitutional amendment to redraw Virginia’s congressional maps.” [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 5, 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 5, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Friday’s forecast

Showers may occur after 4pm, with foggy conditions clearing up before 11am. Expect a mostly cloudy sky with a high near 54 degrees and an east wind blowing at 5 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 20%. For Friday night, showers could occur after 7pm, and a low temperature around 45 degrees under a mostly cloudy sky with east winds at 5 to 8 mph and a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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Morning Notes for March 5, 2026

By ALXnow.com
As seen in Potomac Yard (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 5, 1910, sidewalks were being installed on Prince Street. A contractor laid out granolithic pavement on the north side of Prince between Lee and Fairfax streets.” [Historic Alexandria]

Landmark I-395 Meeting Tonight — “You are invited to learn about construction planned to modify the ramp leading from I-395 North to eastbound Duke Street at a pre-construction meeting hosted by the City of Alexandria’s project team. These modifications will provide access to the future Inova Hospital campus at the former Landmark Mall site.” [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 4, 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 4, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria police recover firearm in child’s backpack, prompting investigation (1610 views)
  2. Portion of Mount Vernon Trail near Old Town closing Friday for weeks of shoreline repair (855 views)
  3. Alexandria man charged after allegedly firing gun in Landmark apartment (830 views)
  4. Health officials suspect rabies after two people report raccoon attacks in Old Town (820 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Thursday’s forecast

There’s a 20% chance of rain before 10am and after 4pm, with patchy fog expected before noon. The cloudy weather will slowly turn mostly sunny, reaching a high of 63°F. Calm winds will shift southeast at 6 mph in the afternoon. Rain is likely on Thursday night, mainly after 7pm, with a 60% chance of precipitation. The night will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 51°F and winds remaining eastward. New precipitation amounts could total under a tenth of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Dream big and dare to fail.”
– Norman Vaughan

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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Morning Notes for March 4, 2026

By ALXnow.com
City Hall is closed for renovations (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 4, 1827, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the oldest Catholic parish in Virginia, was officially consecrated. The cornerstone had been set the summer before and when completed, the church building measured 45 feet by 60 feet. The church is said to have been started in 1795 when Colonel John Fitzgerald, a close friend and associate of George Washington, and an early mayor of Alexandria, took up a collection to fund construction of a small chapel at the southern end of South Washington Street, now the site of St. Mary’s Cemetery, where the street ended at the edge of Great Hunting Creek.” [Historic Alexandria]

AEDP Launching ‘Tech Accelerator’ — “The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership is set establish its first tech accelerator to shore up the city’s standing in the increasingly competitive Northern Virginia technology sector. Marian Marquez, senior vice president at AEDP, told [WBJ] a request for proposals seeking candidates to run an accelerator — similar to a business consultancy service for early-stage companies — is expected to open on Wednesday.” [WBJ]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 3, 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 3, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria joins N. Va. opposition to bill that would allow by-right housing in commercial zones (870 views)
  2. Morning Notes for March 3, 2026 (527 views)
  3. Grand Opening Spotlight: A new standard of luxury living at The Whitley (411 views)
  4. Acclaimed Old Town-based marketing CEO Maurisa Potts is focused on expansion (311 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

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☔️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect rain after 4pm, with a cloudy sky and a high near 52, accompanied by a calm wind transitioning to northeast at 5 mph. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation with less than a tenth of an inch possible. On Wednesday night, rain remains likely, with a cloudy low around 49 and a 70% chance of precipitation, again with less than a tenth of an inch possible. 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 March 3, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Scooters in Old Town Alexandria (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

ACPS On Regular Schedule Today — “All Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) schools and offices will open on time with normal schedules and operations today, March 3, 2026. All school activities and transportation will operate as scheduled.” [ACPS]

Bagel Uprising Expanding to Arlington — “Bagel Uprising, based in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood, plans to open its second location at 901 N. Glebe Road in May, co-founder Chad Breckinridge told ARLnow. That’s just half a mile from D.C.-based bagel chain Call Your Mother’s planned location at 4000 Wilson Blvd. Although Bagel Uprising’s announcement comes less than a week after its competitor’s, Breckinridge says he’s not planning on any schmear campaigns.” [ARLnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 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 — Mar 2, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. New apartment building for seniors opens next to sister location in Potomac Yard (606 views)
  2. Morning Notes for March 2, 2026 (577 views)
  3. Democratic City Council candidate Sandy Marks lays out stakes in upcoming special election (533 views)
  4. Shiloh Baptist Church receives $360K grant to preserve historic sanctuary (466 views)
  5. New Indian restaurant ‘The Bombay Canteen’ celebrates opening on Eisenhower Avenue (382 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

🌧️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect rain before 2pm and possibly after 5pm, with cloudy skies and a high near 48. Calm winds will shift to the south around 6 mph in the afternoon, with a 70% chance of precipitation and up to a quarter-inch of rainfall. Tuesday night, rain is likely after 7pm, with a low around 45, south winds of 6-8 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation, accumulating another tenth to a quarter-inch of rain. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not in what you have, but who you are.”
– Bo Bennett

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for March 2, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Views from the Eisenhower Avenue Metro station (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 2, 1867, two to three hundred Black men met at The Lyceum to demand the right to vote as full citizens in upcoming municipal elections. After City officials consulted with President Andrew Johnson and the U.S. Attorney General, it was agreed that African Americans could cast ballots, but that their votes would not be counted in the final tally. To keep the peace, two companies of U.S. troops and a battalion of cavalry were sent to Alexandria as about 1,000 African Americans voted for the Union ticket. It was not until 1870 that the Fifteenth Amendment was passed, granting voting rights to Black citizens.” [Historic Alexandria]

City Roads Pretreated — “City staff are continuing to monitor the forecast and prepare for the wintery mix predicted for Monday night! Getting ready this weekend means we’re fully prepared to respond quickly and effectively no matter how the forecast may change.” [Alexandria T&ES]

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

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria residents fuel 3.4% rise in tax base, new assessments show (460 views)
  2. Independent candidate Alison O’Connell turning in signatures to join City Council special election (420 views)
  3. Reduced apartment rents in Northern Virginia likely to rise as springtime comes (338 views)

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

  1. DEVELOPING: National Park Service denies approval of pump station at Waterfront Park (12346 views)
  2. UPDATED: I-495 ramp reopens after state police respond to tractor-trailer crash (3260 views)
  3. Developer proposes converting office complex into townhomes on Eisenhower Avenue (2796 views)
  4. Traffic board approves Braddock Road corridor safety redesign and parking removal (2701 views)
  5. UPDATED: ACPS will close Monday as snowfall continues (2503 views)
  6. Longtime officer Bennie Evans retires after 28 years with APD (2450 views)
  7. JUST IN: Republican nominee withdraws from Alexandria City Council race (2412 views)
  8. Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority board served with lawsuit by fired CEO (1922 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 sunshine and a high of around 62 during the day, accompanied by calm winds shifting to the south at about 5 mph. As for Saturday night, the skies will remain mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to approximately 42 and a gentle breeze coming from the southeast. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.”
– Thomas Edison

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for February 27, 2026

By ALXnow.com
As seen in Potomac Yard (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Mayor Gaskins: Pump Station Alternatives Discussion Next Month — “In March, the manager and staff will come back to the city. They’ll present an update, they’ll present other alternatives and things that they have been exploring … I hope you’ll continue to engage in the conversation. Our waterfront belongs to all of us, and we can all be a part of shaping the path forward and making sure that we continue to be more resilient in the face of climate change.” [Mayor Alyia Gaskins]

Potomac Advocate Shares Story in Podcast — “One of the fiercest advocates for action and advocacy after last month’s mass sewage spill has a long background in fighting for the Potomac River. Potomac Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks was one of the first at the scene of the burst Potomac Interceptor pipe in Montgomery County on Jan. 19.” [ARLnow]

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