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Notes: Alexandria neighborhoods unite for National Night Out tonight

Published August 5, 2025 at 8:00AM

National Night Out (via Alexandria Police Department)

Good morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Tuesday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2025. There are 148 days left in the year.

🌥️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82 degrees. Calm wind becoming southeast around five mph in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy tonight, with a low around 68 degrees. Light east wind.

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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

Published August 1, 2025 at 3:00PM

Phase 1 of the project is expected to last for one year. During this period, bridge traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction while both southbound lanes are under construction. (via City of Alexandria)

Alexandria residents are bracing for significant transportation disruptions as construction begins on the long-awaited Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge project, which will require a two-year timeline and has already garnered nearly 7,000 page views from concerned commuters.

Meanwhile, congressional representatives are pushing back against a federal USDA relocation plan that could impact the city, drawing substantial community attention with over 6,000 views.

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Notes: Over 20 Old Town shops cover sales tax this weekend

By ALXnow.com

Published August 1, 2025 at 8:00AM

Tax Free Weekend at Select Old Town Boutiques (via Visit Alexandria)

Good morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Friday, Aug. 1, the 213th day of 2025. There are 152 days left in the year.

⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, mainly before 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77 degrees. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Notes: Alexandria City High School student wins statewide essay contest

By ALXnow.com

Published July 31, 2025 at 8:00AM

Alexandria City High School (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Good morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Thursday, July 31, the 212th day of 2025. There are 153 days left in the year.

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93 degrees. Heat index values as high as 106 degrees. Calm wind becoming south around six mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.

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Notes: Alexandria High School Senior wins National Merit Scholarship

By ALXnow.com

Published July 30, 2025 at 8:00AM

Alexandria City High School (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Good morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Wednesday, July 30, the 211th day of 2025. There are 154 days left in the year.

☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98 degrees. Heat index values as high as 107 degrees. Calm wind becoming south around six mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 77 degrees. South wind around five mph, becoming calm in the evening.

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Notes: Alexandria’s 11% drop in homelessness at risk under Trump order, Mayor Gaskins tells NPR

By ALXnow.com

Published July 29, 2025 at 8:00AM

Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins in Council Chambers, April 8, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Tuesday, July 29, the 210th day of 2025. There are 155 days left in the year.

☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97 degrees. Heat index values as high as 104. Light and variable wind. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 77 degrees. Light south wind.

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Friendship Fire Company festival returns Saturday to mark 251st anniversary

By ALXnow.com

Published July 28, 2025 at 2:45PM

Friendship Firehouse Festival (photo via Friendship Firehouse Museum/Facebook)

The Friendship Fire Company will mark its 251st anniversary with its annual community festival Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 100 block of South Alfred Street.

The free, family-friendly event at the Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St., will feature fire safety education, demonstrations of Alexandria Fire Department equipment, and interactive activities for children.

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Penny Post to celebrate ‘Stationery Store Day’ on Saturday

By ALXnow.com

Published July 28, 2025 at 12:00PM

Penny Post Celebrates Stationery Store Day with Special Promotions and Community Fun (via Penny Post)

Penny Post, an independent stationery store in Alexandria, will celebrate Stationery Store Day on Saturday with special promotions and community activities.

The shop at 1201 King St. will offer exclusive swag bags worth more than $50 to the first 100 customers who spend $50 or more, starting at 10 a.m. The bags will contain premium paper goods and additional surprises.

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Pulitzer winner to speak on political violence at Alexandria lynching remembrance

By ALXnow.com

Published July 28, 2025 at 9:00AM

Remembrance Event for Benjamin Thomas (via City of Alexandria)

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Steven Hahn will address political violence and democracy at a remembrance event for Benjamin Thomas, a Black man lynched in Alexandria 126 years ago.

The Aug. 8 event at Shiloh Baptist Church, located at 1401 Jamieson Ave., will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with doors opening at 6:15 p.m. The program marks the anniversary of Thomas’ death on Aug. 8, 1899.

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Notes: Aces trail 1-0 in Championship Series, host crucial game 2 tonight

By ALXnow.com

Published July 28, 2025 at 7:30AM

Alexandria Aces schedule (via Alexandria Aces)

Good Monday morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Monday, July 28, the 209th day of 2025. There are 156 days left in the year.

☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 95 degrees. Heat index values as high as 103. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 76 degrees. Calm wind.

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Aces advance to championship series, host game Monday

By ALXnow.com

Published July 27, 2025 at 2:12PM

Photo of Alexandria Aces advancing to 2025 Cal Ripken Sr. League Championship Series (Photo provided by Newport Gulls)

The Alexandria Aces advanced to the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League championship series for the fourth time in five years after sweeping the Olney Cropdusters in the semifinals.

The best-of-three championship series against top-seeded Bethesda Big Train begins tonight at 7 p.m. at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda, Md. Game 2 is Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Frank Mann Field in Alexandria, with a potential Game 3 Tuesday back in Bethesda if necessary.