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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 3, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow branding with the headline 'Daily Debrief for Aug 3, 2026' over a dark, cloudy aerial cityscape header 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 3, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Amazon driver assaulted in attempted carjacking in Alexandria West (1758 views)
  2. Here’s when the 2026-27 school year starts in Alexandria, and more key dates (602 views)
  3. Morning Notes for August 3, 2026 (512 views)
  4. Alexandria, regional unemployment totals still well above Biden-era figures (346 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Tuesday’s forecast

Partly sunny with a high of 86°F. Expect northeast winds at 5 to 7 mph. Tuesday night, there’s a 30% chance of showers mainly after 5 a.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 71°F. East winds around 5 mph will become calm in the evening. 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

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for August 3, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Thunderstorm rolling into Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On August 3, 1950, Alexandria residents began complaining about a bad taste in the local drinking water. Alexandria Water Company soon officials determined the cause to be chemicals that had been dumped into a storm sewer by men at Cameron Station, the U.S. Army’s Quartermaster Depot. The affected water had to be drained from the water company’s reservoir and the City’s water supply was impacted for a week.” [Historic Alexandria]

Plaque Honors George Washington Connection to Alexandria’s First Catholic Church — “The Basilica unveiled the plaque at 310 S. Royal St. to commemorate a historic 1788 gathering. During that dinner, Revolutionary War veteran Colonel John Fitzgerald proposed building a Catholic church in the city. Washington’s financial ledger entry on March 17, 1788, records the contribution toward St. Mary’s building fund.” [The Zebra]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 31, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Two children playing on a playground swing under a dark banner that reads 'ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 31, 2026'

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 — Jul 31, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Poll: The best bar in Alexandria (1240 views)
  2. Alexandria dog daycare owner sued for $585K two years after dog’s death (1131 views)
  3. Alexandria man charged with animal cruelty after allegedly throwing woman’s dog (738 views)
  4. Beats, Bites and Brews and Friendship Firehouse Festival lead the lineup of Alexandria’s weekend events (463 views)
  5. Morning Notes for July 31, 2026 (396 views)

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

  1. Alexandria officials and residents push back against planned data center near city limits (8522 views)
  2. Two men sentenced to combined 56 years in prison for rape and robbery at Alexandria hotel (3724 views)
  3. UPDATED: No injuries after Tuesday night house fire in Fairlington near city border (2927 views)
  4. JUST IN: Trespassing at vacant home leads to police presence in Old Town (2717 views)
  5. Man found guilty of reckless driving in 5-vehicle crash that killed woman in Alexandria (2496 views)
  6. Alexandria’s drinking water utility calls for voluntary water conservation amid drought (2430 views)
  7. Upgrades underway for permanent 200 block of King Street pedestrian zone (2326 views)
  8. Alexandria parking battle moves to Russell Road near Naomi L. Brooks Elementary (2097 views)
  9. Alexandria board OKs removing 20 Russell Road parking spaces, seeks solution for ACPS staff (1915 views)
  10. Dream Chaser’s Coffee reopens in Eisenhower West after abrupt closure (1874 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 of around 91°F. The wind will be light from the south, increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning, with possible gusts up to 20 mph. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dipping to about 74°F and a southeast wind around 10 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

News

Morning Notes for July 31, 2026

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

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On July 31, 1934, a contract was let for the construction of George Washington High School at 1005 Mount Vernon Avenue in the city’s Del Ray neighborhood. The new school, which opened a year later, replaced the old Alexandria High School on Cameron Street and merged it with the George Mason High School, the former high school of the Town of Potomac, annexed as part of Alexandria several years earlier. The new high school was designed in the Del Ray’s prevalent Art Deco style, and was funded as part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The school initially housed a student population of 1,200 with a staff of 35. At the time of its construction, critics claimed that the school was built so large that there would never be enough students to fill its cavernous halls. By 1944, the addition of three wings proved them wrong! The old George Mason High building is still standing as part of the Mount Vernon Elementary School.” [Historic Alexandria]

Rep. Beyer Urges Fairfax County to Deny Substation Associated with Data Center — “U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) [Thursday] urged the Fairfax County Planning Commission to deny the permit application filed for Edsall Data Center Substation 2232 at the Plaza 500 site at 6299 Edsall Road in Lincolnia … In a letter to the Fairfax County Planning Commission, Beyer noted that while Fairfax County has adopted guidelines intended to minimize the impacts of data center infrastructure on surrounding neighborhoods and preserve land for housing, economic opportunity, and transit-oriented development, he shares the concerns of many residents and stakeholders that the proposed substation is inconsistent with those goals.” [Rep. Don Beyer news release]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 30, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 30, 2026 over a construction site with a brick building in the background

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 — Jul 30, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria police ask dog walkers to watch out for crimes and other emergencies (728 views)
  2. Morning Notes for July 30, 2026 (553 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of 90°F, accompanied by a gentle northwest wind at 3 to 5 mph. On Friday night, the weather will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 70°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for July 30, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Brick municipal building with a tall white steeple under renovation; construction barriers line the street in front of a fenced site.
City Hall renovations (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On July 30, 1909, Orville Wright and Benjamin Foulois, a U.S. Army lieutenant, flew a plane to Alexandria in a test flight for the military. The biplane traveled from Fort Myer to Shuter’s Hill and back. A tethered balloon flew above Shuter’s Hill so the pilot would know when to turn back toward Fort Myer. This successful demonstration flight was required for the Army’s purchase of its first military airplane.” [Historic Alexandria]

Voters Share Top Issues Ahead of Aug. 4 Primary — “It is an unusual time for a primary election in Virginia, but voters will head to the polls Aug. 4, choosing their nominees in races for Senate, House of Representatives and local offices … Almost every voter talked about the kitchen table issue of affordability, especially the high price of gas.” [WTOP]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 29, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow banner over a city skyline reading 'Daily Debrief for Jul 29, 2026'.

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 — Jul 29, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Two men sentenced to combined 56 years in prison for rape and robbery at Alexandria hotel (1305 views)
  2. UPDATED: No injuries after Tuesday night house fire in Fairlington near city border (833 views)
  3. Upgrades underway for permanent 200 block of King Street pedestrian zone (788 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 86°F and a northwest wind at 11 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 69°F and a lighter northwest wind between 3 and 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
– Dalai Lama

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for July 29, 2026

By ALXnow.com
The Alexandria skyline (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On July 29, 1952, the witnesses reported UFO sightings across Northern Virginia. The Alexandria Gazette said, “Flying saucers circled the Northern Virginia area again this morning.” A week and a half earlier, an Alexandria man reported seeing “a red cigar-shaped object” over his house, which he estimated to be about the same size as a DC-7 airplane.” [Historic Alexandria]

Final Sprint for 8th Congressional District Candidates — “With just one week to go until the primary, the four challengers to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) are trying to stand out from the crowd. Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan and Mo Seifeldein are attempting to overtake Beyer in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Beyer was first elected to Congress in 2014.” [ARLnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 28, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Header image for ALXnow displaying the title 'Daily Debrief for Jul 28, 2026' with a small bird perched on bare branches in a subdued background.

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 — Jul 28, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. JUST IN: Trespassing at vacant home leads to police presence in Old Town (1057 views)
  2. Alexandria’s drinking water utility calls for voluntary water conservation amid drought (905 views)
  3. Man found guilty of reckless driving in 5-vehicle crash that killed woman in Alexandria (670 views)
  4. Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters opens doors on King Street this week (666 views)
  5. Alexandria board OKs removing 20 Russell Road parking spaces, seeks solution for ACPS staff (608 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

It will be sunny and warm with a high of 84°F. Expect northwest winds of 10 to 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low of 68°F, and northwest winds around 11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

News

Morning Notes for July 28, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Birds in Alexandria (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Businesses Raise Concerns about City Hall Renovation’s Parking Impact — “Alexandria City Hall is getting a major makeover, but nearby businesses said the yearslong construction project is already affecting foot traffic, especially among customers who can no longer find convenient parking. Businesses in the 100 block of North Fairfax Street, including the Today’s Cargo jewelry store, said they have noticed changes in shopping habits since the City Hall renovation project began this year.” [WTOP]

City Council Special Meeting Tomorrow — “City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, July 29 to approve more investigation into the August 2025 death of a man in Alexandria Police Department custody. Earlier this month, the city’s Independent Community Policing Review Board (ICPRB) voted unanimously to send back an “incomplete” report on the death of Allan Tucker II.” [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 27, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow Daily Debrief banner with the date July 27, 2026, showing a person seated in a lawn chair in a park.

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 — Jul 27, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria officials and residents push back against planned data center near city limits (1623 views)
  2. Alexandria parking battle moves to Russell Road near Naomi L. Brooks Elementary (785 views)
  3. Morning Notes for July 27, 2026 (602 views)
  4. Dream Chaser’s Coffee reopens in Eisenhower West after abrupt closure (445 views)
  5. Documentaries on E. Jean Carroll and gun violence to preview Alexandria Film Fest’s 20th anniversary (238 views)
  6. ACPS makes registration push ahead of new school year to avoid first-day rush (223 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 a.m. and again after 2 p.m., with partly sunny skies and a high of 85°F. South winds will be 7 to 14 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. There’s a 70% chance of rain, with new rainfall between half and three-quarters of an inch possible. On Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11 p.m., followed by isolated showers until 2 a.m. The sky will be mostly cloudy, clearing gradually, with a low near 68°F. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest at 6 to 8 mph after midnight, and there is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, higher 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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