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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

Thanks for reading!

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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

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for January 27, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Snow at Waterfront Park, Jan. 25, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

City Facilities Closed, Waste Collection Slides — “Waste will not be collected in Alexandria tomorrow (Tuesday) as city offices, courts, facilities, libraries and public schools plan to remain closed another day due to icy, inclement weather.” [ALXnow]

Snow Removal in Progress — As of 7 p.m. Monday, Alexandria’s primary roads are 100% passable, while secondary, intermediate and residential roads still require snow removal. Check the snow report tool to see the latest road conditions. [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 26, 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 — Jan 26, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Old Town property owner wants to convert boat supply store into powerlifting gym (1360 views)
  2. Historic ‘Clarens Estate’ breaks Alexandria record for home sales in $7.5M deal (1027 views)
  3. JUST IN: ACPS will remain closed on Tuesday as city continues snow removal (948 views)
  4. Morning Notes for January 26, 2026 (727 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

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☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunshine and a high of 26 degrees, though wind chill values can dip to -6. The west wind at 5 to 8 mph will shift to the south in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy and cool with a low of 8 degrees; wind chill values may reach -1 as the northwest wind moves at 3 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
– Henry David Thoreau

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for January 26, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A snowy, frozen Old Town waterfront, Jan. 25, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 26, 1937, the Alexandria City Council approved a proposal by Dr. Robert South Barrett who offered to provide funds to the City to erect a public library in memory of his mother, Dr. Kate Waller Barrett. Previously, the Alexandria Library was a private subscription library with subscribers paying an annual membership fee.” [Historic Alexandria]

City Services, Facilities Closed — “DASH and DOT Paratransit have canceled all services for Monday, according to announcements from both systems. DASH’s service cancellation is the system’s first in years, it said, and comes as Alexandria’s public schools, libraries, government offices, facilities and trash collection have announced Monday closures and cancellations.” [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 23, 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 23, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. New sandwich and wine shop in Bradlee Shopping Center plans spring opening (1758 views)
  2. American restaurant in Del Ray featured on Yelp’s ‘Top 100 US Restaurants’ list (912 views)
  3. NWS: Power outages, tree damage ‘likely’ across N. Va. with Winter Storm Warning (682 views)
  4. Townhome complex proposed on vacant lot near church in Seminary Hill (612 views)

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

  1. Sunday snowball fight barred from Alexandria landmark’s grounds as winter storm looms (5311 views)
  2. Health inspector probe into Old Town juice shop’s emotional support dog prompts petition (4567 views)
  3. Metro closures will affect weekend rail service in Alexandria this spring (4278 views)
  4. Japanese restaurant in Old Town makes Washingtonian’s ‘100 Very Best Restaurants’ list (3126 views)
  5. Four candidates will appear on Tuesday’s primary ballot after Fairfax County teacher joins race (2301 views)
  6. Alexandria Sheriff’s Office inmate dies in hospital, prompting investigations (2135 views)
  7. Preschooler with measles led to potential exposures in N. Va. last week (1988 views)
  8. Snowball fight canceled as George Washington Masonic Memorial will close grounds during storm (1961 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 clouds to increase with a high around 22 degrees and wind chill values as low as -4. A north wind will blow at 6 to 10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. On Saturday night, heavy snow is likely after 9pm, with a low around 17 degrees and an east wind at 3 to 6 mph. Precipitation chances are at 100%, with potential new snow accumulations between 3 to 7 inches. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
– William James

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for January 23, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Alexandria Fire Department (staff photo by James Jarvis)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 23, 1866 an act was passed by City Council to establish a paid City Fire Department for Alexandria. For over a century, fire was a constant threat to Alexandria and even one forgotten candle could develop into a major conflagration involving dozens of homes and businesses.” [Historic Alexandria]

Weekend Winter Storm Watch — “Snow arrives Sat evening from SW to NE. The heaviest snow is expected Sat night into Sun morning. Freezing rain and sleet is expected to mix in and move northward through the day Sun, cutting snow totals where this occurs.” [NWS]

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