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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 18, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow branding with the headline 'Daily Debrief for Aug 18, 2026' over a busy green playground scene of kids playing.

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 18, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Elderly Alexandria woman loses $77K in scam involving multiple impersonators (2281 views)
  2. Alexandria teen pleads not guilty in manslaughter trial over fatal Potomac Yard Metro chase (1268 views)
  3. National Symphony Orchestra to utilize Alexandria venue amid Kennedy Center shutdown plans (1226 views)
  4. Van Metre buys land for 110 townhomes at Alexandria’s WestEnd development (827 views)
  5. Delivery robot service expanded in Alexandria to Wonder food hall (706 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

It will be sunny, with a high near 89°F, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday night could see a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m., with increasing clouds and a low of around 72°F. Winds will be calm, and there’s a 20% chance of precipitation. 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

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for August 18, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Playing at Four Mile Run Park in Arlandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

Reminder on Walking Tour for Taylor Run Stabilization Project — “This City of Alexandria is hosting a community walkthrough tour for the Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization project. The walking tour is part of the City’s continued community engagement as the project advances through design. Participants will have an opportunity to see the project area firsthand and discuss elements of the project’s approach to stabilizing infrastructure within Taylor Run and the 60% design set.” [City of Alexandria]

Alexandria Man Charged in Hybla Valley Stabbing — “Officers found a 41-year-old man who had been stabbed in his upper body. Responders transported him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was still hospitalized as of Monday afternoon.” [DC News Now]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 17, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow Daily Debrief header over a dusk city river skyline. Date: Aug 17, 2026 (informational hero image).

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 17, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. JUST IN: Thousands without power along Quaker Lane in Alexandria (2321 views)
  2. Horror and sci-fi bookstore Long Dark House to hold grand opening in early September (611 views)
  3. Morning Notes for August 17, 2026 (416 views)
  4. Alexandria wants feedback on updated design guidelines for historic districts (407 views)
  5. Roof replacement sought at Old Town’s Carlyle House to avoid water damage (371 views)
  6. Alexandria woman draws from personal experience to write book about finding inner strength (202 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

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☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Sunny conditions are expected, with temperatures reaching a high of 87°F and northwest winds blowing at 6 to 8 mph. By Tuesday night, the weather will become partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 69°F and a light northwest wind continuing. 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

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for August 17, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Old Town Alexandria waterfront (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On August 17, 1814, towards the end of the War of 1812, Alexandrians agonized in desperation as they waited for a pending British attack. Capt. James Gordon, commander of a fleet of British ships, sailed into the mouth of the Potomac hoping to draw the Americans attention away from a pending attack from the north on the nation’s capital. Gordon’s ships included the 38-gun HMS Seahorse, the 36-gun Euryalus, the ‘rocket’ vessel Erebus, and several bomb vessels, the Aetna, Devastation, and Meteor. All that lay between the prosperous town of Alexandria and the attack force was the fortification at Fort Washington (then called Fort Warburton), and the shallow depths and shoals of the riverbed. Gordon’s boats were slowed for days on at least twenty occasions due to grounding but, assisted by his second in command, Charles Napier, he persevered. Finally closing in on the Maryland fort, which was blown-up by its panicked commander almost immediately upon Gordon’s order to fire, the prize of Alexandria was now in site.” [Historic Alexandria]

Former Old Town Business Association Leader Joins Breast Cancer Collective — “Charlotte Hall, one of Alexandria’s most recognizable community and small-business leaders, has been named interim executive director of the Breast Cancer Collective, effective Monday, Aug. 17. The appointment places Hall at the helm of the Alexandria-based nonprofit as its board begins a search for a permanent executive director and prepares for a busy fall fundraising and outreach season.” [The Zebra]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 14, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALX now logo with the headline 'Daily Debrief for Aug 14, 2026' over a group of people outside a building at an event.

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 14, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Morning Notes for August 14, 2026 (426 views)
  2. New Alexandria Map Society launches to show cartography isn’t just for scholars (362 views)
  3. Man cut with scissors during altercation at Van Dorn Street Metro station (350 views)
  4. Boat passage to prompt another drawbridge opening on Woodrow Wilson Bridge this weekend (350 views)

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

  1. APD to refund, dismiss tickets after speed camera error in the West End (4700 views)
  2. Alexandria teen’s Eagle Scout project focuses on teaching kids to protect waterways (2478 views)
  3. Founding Farmers plans on-site distillery at Alexandria location (2405 views)
  4. Woodrow Wilson Bridge to have multiple drawbridge openings tonight (1991 views)
  5. South Korean coffee shop chain Twosome Place to open in Old Town (1945 views)
  6. Mayor says Flock camera data not shared with ICE amid recent enforcement in Alexandria (1791 views)
  7. T&ES director recommends Russell Road alternative after board approves parking removals (1456 views)
  8. Alexandria’s Amanda Congialdi, quarterback of the D.C. Divas, eyes a final title (1351 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 mostly sunny skies with a high near 88°F and an east wind around 5 mph. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low near 72°F and a southeast wind between 3 and 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.”
– Plutarch

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

News

Morning Notes for August 14, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A woman in a dark blazer speaks to a small crowd outside a house while photographers film the scene; a man in red shorts and bow tie stands nearby as onlookers watch.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger stopped by Goodies Frozen Custard and Treats in Old Town on Thursday (Aug. 13), and met with owner Brandon Byrd (on right) to talk about his small business. Spanberger was in town after visiting Neighborhood Health in Fairfax County, and just before stopping at the opening of a new apartment complex in Arlington. (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “Late in the War of 1812, during August 1814, Alexandrians recognized their increasing peril as British ships inched their way northward, up the Potomac. Responding to the pending emergency, on the 14th day of that month, the commercial banks of Georgetown, Washington and Alexandria agreed to loan the Federal government $200,000 for the purpose of providing a defense for the district. The Alexandria town and county militia were soon called out en masse and ordered to cross the Potomac to take up a post between Piscataway and Fort Washington. They took with them nearly all the arms and artillery belonging to the town, leaving Alexandria defenseless. Thus, when the militia retreated to the Virginia countryside and Captain Dyson, commander of Ft. Washington, blew up the fortress, Alexandria’s fate was sealed.” [Historic Alexandria]

Alexandria Restaurant Week Begins Today — “Alexandria Restaurant Week, held twice a year in January and August, will be held over 10 days from Friday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 23. Full-service restaurants will serve prix fixe dinner menus at $35, $45 or $55 per person, and fast casual restaurants will have their own offers.” [ALXnow]

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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!

News

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!

News

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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