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Join the ALXnow Press Club: Support independent local journalism in Alexandria

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We’re incredibly grateful that you’re part of the ALXnow community. Now, we invite you to take your connection with local news to the next level by joining the ALXnow Press Club.

New research from the Pew Research Center reveals a stark reality about how Americans consume news. While 74% of Americans regularly encounter paywalls when searching for news online, only 17% actually pay for journalism. When people encounter a paywall, only 1% pay for access; most either look elsewhere for free content (53%) or give up (32%).

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Notes: Alexandria Aces dominate All-Star selections with 11 players named to South Division Team

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Alexandria Aces schedule (via Alexandria Aces)

Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Wednesday, July 9, the 190th day of 2025. There are 175 days left in the year.

⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming south around six mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Showers and thunderstorms tonight before 2 a.m., then scattered showers between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Patchy fog after 10 p.m. Low around 72. South wind around five mph, becoming calm in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.

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Notes: Chinquapin Playground partially closed after vehicle incident

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Chinquapin Park (via City of Alexandria)

Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Tuesday, July 8, the 189th day of 2025. There are 176 days left in the year.

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.

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Notes: Alexandria to unveil 2025 Health Report at community event Tuesday

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Alexandria Health Department (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

Good Monday morning, Alexandria! Today is Monday, July 7, the 188th day of 2025. There are 177 days left in the year.

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers likely before 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89 degrees. Calm wind becoming northeast around six mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.

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Notes: New Virginia laws take effect this week, impacting Alexandria residents

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The Alexandria skyline (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Good Friday morning, Alexandria! Today is Friday, July 4, the 185th day of 2025. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day.

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

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Mayor Gaskins condemns federal SNAP cuts as “cruel” policy

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

Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins sharply criticized the Trump administration’s decision to slash $186 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over the next decade, calling the cuts to food benefits for working families, seniors and children “not just bad policy” but “cruel.”

The cuts are part of President Donald Trump’s tax legislation that passed Congress by razor-thin margins—51-50 in the Senate with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote, and 218-214 in the House.

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Notes: Alexandria Fire Department warns against illegal fireworks ahead of July 4th

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Alexandria's 275th birthday celebration along the waterfront in Old Town, July 13, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria! Today is Thursday, July 3, the 184th day of 2025. There are 181 days left in the year. On this day in 1775, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts.

☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 91 degrees. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 69 degrees. Light and variable wind.

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Capital Bikeshare to raise prices in August as ridership soars

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Capital Bikeshare at Pickett & Shillings streets (photo via Transportation & Environmental Services/Facebook)

Capital Bikeshare announced Monday (June 30) that it will increase prices across all membership tiers starting August 1, marking the first price adjustment since 2021 as the bike-sharing system grapples with unprecedented ridership growth and rising operational expenses.

The price hikes will affect both casual users and committed members, with annual memberships jumping from $95 to $120 and 30-day passes rising from $20 to $25. Day passes will increase from $8 to $10, while electric bike usage fees will climb from 10 cents to 15 cents per minute for members.

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Around Town

The Chewish Deli takes the crown in Alexandria’s great bagel battle

By ALXnow.com and Ryan Belmore
Fresh photos from The Chewish Deli (Photo via The Chewish Deli/Fcebook)

After more than two weeks of voting, Alexandria residents have spoken: The Chewish Deli reigns supreme as the city’s best bagel shop, according to ALXnow’s latest Readers’ Choice poll.

The Chewish Deli captured 46.53% of the vote with 2,502 ballots cast in their favor during the polling period that ran from June 15 through July 1, 2025. But the victory wasn’t a landslide—Bagel Uprising mounted a strong challenge, finishing a close second with 41.57% of votes and 2,235 supporters.

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Listing of the Day: 2929 Eddington Terrace

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Noteworthy: Exceptional craftsmanship

Nestled in an exclusive enclave of distinguished homes, this elegant residence exudes charm and sophistication, starting with its captivating curb appeal and inviting covered front porch. Step through the impressive double doors into a grand foyer entrance, where you’ll immediately appreciate the exceptional craftsmanship that defines this home. The main level showcases beautifully refinished hardwood floors that seamlessly connect the formal living and dining rooms, a gourmet kitchen, a cozy family room, and a refined library.

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Notes: Alexandria to host free women’s history walk honoring GPS pioneer Gladys West

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A Goodbye Salute to the Dr. West Exhibit (via NCWI)

Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Tuesday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2024. There are 183 days left in the year.

⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91 degrees. Heat index values as high as 102 degrees. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch are possible.

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