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Summer camp registration in Alexandria begins next week

Published February 9, 2026 at 3:00PM

Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe Street) in Old Town (via City of Alexandria)

Registration starts next week for more than 50 summer camps and programs hosted by Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities.

This year’s camp offerings range from sports programs to culinary education, crafting, performing arts and academics. City residents can begin to register for summer 2026 programs at 9 a.m. next Wednesday, Feb. 18, with non-resident registration opening two days later.

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Measles exposures reported at Reagan National Airport and on Yellow Line train

By Katie Taranto

Published February 9, 2026 at 10:05AM

Departure board at Reagan National Airport (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

New potential measles exposures in Northern Virginia were confirmed last week, following several cases in the region so far this year.

A preschool-age child and an out-of-state resident with measles recently traveled in Reagan National Airport and a Yellow Line Metro train, in addition to visiting a medical facility in Haymarket. Dates, times and exact locations of the potential exposure sites are listed below, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

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Buddhist monks on 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’ will pass through Old Town on Monday

By Katie Taranto and The Associated Press

Published February 7, 2026 at 8:30AM | Updated February 8, 2026 at 7:10PM

Buddhist monks who are participating in the, "Walk For Peace," are seen with their dog, Aloka, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Saluda, S.C. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce)

Alexandria will recognize a group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile journey to D.C. on Monday as they near the end of their months-long “Walk for Peace.”

The group of monks, who began their pilgrimage on Oct. 26, 2025, at a Vietnamese Buddhist temple in Texas, are expected to pass through Old Town on Monday and interact with passersby at Christ Church (118 N. Washington Street) around noon.

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Alexandria Health Department advises of potential exposures from another N. Va. measles case

By Katie Taranto

Published February 5, 2026 at 3:30PM

The entrance of the Alexandria Health Department (courtesy of the Alexandria Health Department)

The Alexandria Health Department is advising city residents of Northern Virginia’s fourth confirmed measles case this year and warning of potential exposures.

An adult from Northern Virginia with measles traveled through various sites in Fairfax County late last month, leading to potential exposures, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Dates, times and locations for the potential exposures are listed below.

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King Arthur Baking Company plans new store and baking school in Old Town

By Katie Taranto

Published February 5, 2026 at 1:45PM

Baking merchandise displayed at a King Arthur Baking Company store (courtesy of King Arthur Baking Company)

King Arthur Baking Company is eyeing Old Town to open a new retail store and baking school.

The Vermont-based company selling flour, bakeware and other baking supplies is planning to open a new store in Old Town “late this summer,” a company spokesperson told ALXnow.

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Super Bowl LX in Alexandria: 12 places to watch and find game day specials

By Katie Taranto

Published February 5, 2026 at 11:45AM

The bar at Joe Theismann's Restaurant (via Joe Theismann's Restaurant/Facebook)

There are plenty of spots in Alexandria to watch this weekend’s Super Bowl LX as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots brawl it out.

The teams face off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif., at Levi’s Stadium, and Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny performs at halftime. Here are 12 local spots that have publicized watch parties, events and menu specials — and how to get a free, sober ride home.

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JUST IN: ACPS will return to regular scheduling Thursday

By Katie Taranto

Published February 4, 2026 at 1:45PM

ACPS school buses in snowy, icy conditions, Jan. 30, 2026 (via ACPS/Facebook)

Alexandria City Public Schools is making a full return to regular scheduling tomorrow (Thursday) as the city continues to clear up streets and intersections.

Schools and offices will open on-time tomorrow, and all school activities and transportation plan to operate as scheduled, Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt announced this afternoon.

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Alexandria snow removal crews turn focus to intersections and West End today

By Katie Taranto

Published February 4, 2026 at 12:30PM

Alexandria crews continue to work on snow and ice removal in late January 2026 (via City of Alexandria)

Alexandria crews are continuing to remove snow throughout the city today (Wednesday), with plans to address snow piles affecting some of the city’s 2,000 intersections.

As of this morning, crews have already hauled out more than 5,000 loads of snow, Mayor Alyia Gaskins said on social media. Efforts today will zero in on clearing intersections and the city’s West End, she said.

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Series of watch parties will show Ken Burns’ latest documentary on Revolutionary War

By Katie Taranto

Published February 4, 2026 at 9:50AM

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns talks about his documentary 'The American Revolution' at Mount Vernon, Oct. 29, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

A series of weekly library watch parties spotlighting Ken Burns’ new documentary, “The American Revolution,” starts today (Wednesday).

The six-part PBS series focuses on the Revolutionary War and the “ideals and complexities of America’s founding.” The Alexandria Library plans to host episode watch parties on consecutive Wednesdays through March 11.

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One person transported to trauma center after firefighters respond to Duke Street crash

By Katie Taranto

Published February 4, 2026 at 8:20AM

Scene of a crash with injuries near Duke Street between between N. Ripley Street and S. Reynolds Street (via APD/Facebook)

At least one person was transported to a local trauma center last night (Tuesday) following a crash on Duke Street.

Alexandria firefighters extricated one passenger from a vehicle and transported one person to a trauma center following the crash, according to firefighters’ union IAFF Local 2141. The crash occurred at the intersection of Duke and N. Ripley streets shortly after 6 p.m., according to scanner traffic.

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JUST IN: ACPS will open with two-hour delay Wednesday

By Katie Taranto

Published February 3, 2026 at 3:50PM

ACPS school buses in snowy, icy conditions, Jan. 30, 2026 (via ACPS/Facebook)

Alexandria City Public Schools will open again tomorrow (Wednesday) with a two-hour delay, as impacts from the recent winter storm linger.

Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt made the announcement this afternoon (Tuesday), calling for students to report to school two hours later than regular opening time. Students who ride morning buses should arrive at bus stops two hours later than their regular pickup time.