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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 13, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 13, 2026 over an aerial rooftop parking lot view with branding text

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 — Aug 13, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Woodrow Wilson Bridge to have multiple drawbridge openings tonight (510 views)
  2. Grace Taylor appointed as acting ACPS superintendent as permanent search continues (508 views)
  3. Morning Notes for August 13, 2026 (481 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 88°F and a 30% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 5 PM. In the evening, there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms until 10 PM, followed by showers after 2 AM, with a low around 71°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.”
– Malala Yousafzai

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for August 13, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The view from inside a classroom in Alexandria City High School's Minnie Howard Campus, May 29, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Reminder on Emergency Drill at Minnie Howard Campus Today — “The Alexandria Police Department, Alexandria City Public Schools and other emergency partners will hold an incident response drill at the campus (3775 W. Braddock Road) Thursday (Aug. 13). Expect police, fire and EMS vehicles and personnel to be in the area between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.” [ALXnow]

ICE Agent Points Gun in Encounter with N. Va. Woman — “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents confronted a driver and accused her of trying to run them over in a Bailey’s Crossroads parking lot earlier this week — a claim contradicted by video recordings that the woman captured of the encounter. One of the ICE agents, dressed in a police vest and a balaclava that covers his face except for his eyes, pointed a gun at the woman while yelling at her for recording them and claiming ‘you almost ran us over,’ a cellphone video posted on Instagram on Monday (Aug. 10) shows.” [FFXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 12, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow banner with text 'Daily Debrief for Aug 12, 2026' over a cyclist on a park path beneath a bridge.

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 — Aug 12, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. APD to refund, dismiss tickets after speed camera error in the West End (2260 views)
  2. Mayor says Flock camera data not shared with ICE amid recent enforcement in Alexandria (440 views)
  3. Morning Notes for August 12, 2026 (422 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 90 degrees and a northwest wind blowing at 5 to 8 mph. During the night, the weather will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 72 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at 3 to 5 mph. 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

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for August 12, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Around Jones Point Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Special Meeting for School Board Tonight — “The Alexandria City School Board has scheduled a special called meeting on August 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. to convene a closed session to discuss a personnel matter.” [Alexandria City Public Schools/Facebook]

Youth Leadership Conference Continues — “The 2026 Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference will be held August 11-13 at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Dr.) This free event is open to rising 9th through 12th graders residing in the City of Alexandria. The Youth Leadership Conference empowers emerging young leaders by providing training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their community.” [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 11, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 11, 2026 on a dark lake background with a small boat.

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 — Aug 11, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. South Korean coffee shop chain Twosome Place to open in Old Town (716 views)
  2. Founding Farmers plans on-site distillery at Alexandria location (571 views)
  3. Civil rights discussion to headline annual remembrance event for teen lynched in Alexandria (472 views)
  4. Alexandria teen’s Eagle Scout project focuses on teaching kids to protect waterways (451 views)
  5. Morning Notes for August 11, 2026 (448 views)
  6. A dozen Alexandria companies land on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company list in 2026 (351 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛅️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 87°F, accompanied by a northwest wind at 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday night will have a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., followed by a small chance of showers until 2 a.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy before clearing, with temperatures dropping to around 70°F and light winds from the west. The chance of precipitation is 20%. 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

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for August 11, 2026

By ALXnow.com
As seen around Old Town Alexandria and Waterfront Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On August 11, 1885, the Alexandria Light Infantry returned home to Alexandria after attending the funeral of former President Ulysses S. Grant in New York City three days earlier. The unit arrived in Alexandria on the Steamship Excelsior.” [Historic Alexandria]

Police Chief to Attend Community Conversation in Del Ray — “The Del Ray Business Association and Del Ray Citizens Association invite you to join us for a conversation with Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire about the Alexandria Police Department’s Public Safety Framework and how we can continue building safe, vibrant neighborhoods together. On Tuesday, August 11, join us at 5pm at Piece Out and learn about APD’s G.R.E.A.T. Public Safety Framework, the department’s vision for the future of public safety, and how the framework’s five pillars support a collaborative approach to keeping Alexandria safe.” [Del Ray Business Association]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 10, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow: Daily Debrief for Aug 10, 2026 over a city skyline with a King St-Old Town sign in the foreground.

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 — Aug 10, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria’s Amanda Congialdi, quarterback of the D.C. Divas, eyes a final title (506 views)
  2. Morning Notes for August 10, 2026 (486 views)
  3. T&ES director recommends Russell Road alternative after board approves parking removals (471 views)
  4. Mount Vernon Trail nominated for Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame (342 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, especially after 5 PM, with a high near 90°F and a northwest wind at 5 to 8 mph. Rainfall may reach up to a quarter of an inch, more during thunderstorms. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1 AM, with a low around 72°F. It will be mostly cloudy, with winds shifting to the northwest after midnight, and similar rainfall amounts. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What we think, we become.”
– Buddha

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for August 10, 2026

By ALXnow.com
View of King Street Old Town sign with rail tracks in foreground and a tall church/bell tower on a cloudy sky backdrop.
View of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial from the King Street Metro station (courtesy of George Brazier)

Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election Reform Sets First Meeting — “The joint committee studying changes to how Alexandria elects its School Board holds its first meeting Aug. 25, roughly a month later than the resolution creating it directed and one day after students return to class.” [Alexandria Brief]

Street Repaving and Maintenance This Week — Streets with repaving and maintenance this week include Ancell Street (from Commonwealth Avenue to Kennedy Street), East and West Custis Street (from Mt. Vernon Avenue to Russell Road), West Del Ray Avenue (from Russell Road to Commonwealth Avenue), Wayne Street (from East Monroe Avenue to Adams Avenue), North Overlook Drive (concrete work from Halcyon Drive to end), South Overlook Drive (concrete work from Cameron Mills Road to North Overlook Drive), Orlando Place (concrete work from Cameron Mills Road to end) and Manor Road (concrete work from Cameron Mills Road to end). [Alexandria T&ES]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 7, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow daily debrief banner: headline 'Daily Debrief for Aug 7, 2026' over a dark city street background with a distant government tower in twilight.

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 — Aug 7, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Ex-Del Ray restaurant worker gets nearly six months in jail for hidden bathroom camera recordings (1068 views)
  2. Wellness studio with cold plunges and saunas opening next weekend in Braddock neighborhood (720 views)
  3. Poll: The best taco spot in Alexandria (613 views)
  4. Morning Notes for August 7, 2026 (421 views)
  5. Adoptable pet of the week: Handsome Chino is a well-rounded companion (372 views)

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

  1. New kayak launch washes away after rainstorms at Four Mile Run Park (5393 views)
  2. Amazon driver assaulted in attempted carjacking in Alexandria West (4765 views)
  3. West End townhouse project lauded as a regional model for affordable housing (3301 views)
  4. Mayor, Alexandria City Council ask Fairfax County to reject substation tied to data center (2871 views)
  5. JUST IN: Rep. Don Beyer wins nomination in 8th Congressional District Democratic primary (2668 views)
  6. Here’s when the 2026-27 school year starts in Alexandria, and more key dates (2583 views)
  7. Latest turnout shows Democratic primary far outpacing Republican primary in Alexandria (2100 views)
  8. APD seeks suspect in struggle over vehicle in Old Town (1564 views)
  9. Here’s how Alexandria voted in Tuesday’s Democratic and Republican primaries (1542 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 and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon with increasing clouds and a high near 91, while heat index values could reach 100. There’s a 40% chance of rain, and a light southwest wind will pick up to 5-9 mph. On Saturday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 8pm, with skies becoming mostly clear and a low around 74. The southwest wind will become calm in the evening, and there’s a 60% chance of rain. Rainfall could be less than a tenth of an inch, except higher during thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”
– Mother Teresa

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for August 7, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The George Washington Memorial Masonic Temple in Old Town at sunset (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On August 7, 1900, the Alexandria Gazette reported that a four-legged chicken was residing in the city at the home of Washington Ewell, a 65-year-old African American farmer who resided at 1017 Cameron Street. Although the newspaper considered the unusual fowl a “queer freak of nature,” the amazing bird was also described as “perfectly formed and remarkably active.” Interestingly, it was further confirmed that the yellow-bellied curiosity walked on only two legs, carrying the other two about one inch above the ground.” [Historic Alexandria]

Gov. Spanberger Intervenes in Proposed Dominion Energy Merger Case — “As a Virginian, I am deeply skeptical about whether selling our primary, state-regulated utility to an out-of-state company is good for the commonwealth. I have serious questions about what this deal would mean for us. And as governor, I intend to get answers and be a voice for Virginians in the process.” [Washington Post op-ed]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 6, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 6, 2026 over a busy downtown street with shops and pedestrians outside.",

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 — Aug 6, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Old Town daycare approved to reopen in December with 100-kid capacity (540 views)
  2. Port City Brewing hosting third annual Port to Port Beer Festival this Saturday (407 views)
  3. Morning Notes for August 6, 2026 (406 views)
  4. State-backed solar installation program sees participation trickle up in Alexandria (287 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛅️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny conditions with a high of 91 and a heat index up to 102, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 PM. Southwest winds will be light, increasing slightly in the morning. Friday night brings likely showers and thunderstorms before 8 PM, becoming mostly clear later, with a low of 73 and a 60% chance of precipitation. Rainfall may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with heavier amounts in thunderstorms. 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

Thanks for reading!

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