The suspect in a stabbing near the Braddock Road Metro station has pleaded guilty to malicious wounding and now awaits sentencing.
Maurice Antonio Moore, 55, pleaded guilty on Sept. 24 to stabbing a man in the neck near benches in the plaza area of the 1200 block of Braddock Place on the evening of July 21. Moore faces between five and 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $100,000 and will be sentenced on Dec. 10.
Give Feedback on Detention Center’s Future — “The City of Alexandria is conducting a study of the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center. Residents can take the five-question Community Feedback Survey until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 20. Your feedback will be part of a study on how the detention center should be funded, structured, and sustained.” [City of Alexandria]
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Founder Dies — “Katherine ‘Kitty’ Burnett Porterfield, founder and first executive director of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria and a 2025 Living Legend of Alexandria, died October 16, 2026, after an 18-month battle with breast cancer.” [The Zebra]
ALIVE! Walkathon Fundraising Surpasses $150K — “More than 350 walkers took part in the event Sunday, Oct. 18, at George Washington Middle School, according to ALIVE!. The total exceeded the organization’s $145,000 anniversary goal and marked the second consecutive year the walk topped $100,000. ALIVE! said the 2026 total set a new fundraising record for the event, which raised $125,000 in 2025.” [Alexandria Brief]
APD Hosts Trunk or Treat This Evening — “Join the Alexandria Police Department and our public safety partners and the Alexandria City Public Schools for a family-friendly evening of Halloween fun [5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at APD headquarters]. Children can collect treats from decorated police, fire, and emergency vehicles while meeting local first responders.” [City of Alexandria]
Affordable Homeownership Unit Available — “The City of Alexandria Office of Housing is marketing a resale-restricted condominium unit at 400 Cameron Station Blvd, Unit G18, Alexandria, VA 22304. The one bedroom/one bath, 744 square foot unit is listed at a reduced price of $211,173.66 and is part of Cameron Station community. This unit includes an in-unit washer/dryer, two designated garage parking spaces, community shuttle, fitness center and more.” [Alexandria Office of Housing]
A Note on Pumpkin Recycling — “Don’t let your pumpkin go to waste! After Halloween, compost your pumpkin instead of throwing it in the trash. It helps reduce landfill waste and returns nutrients to the soil.” [Eco City ALX/X]
Challenge Filed for Virginia Reproductive Rights Referendum — “If Virginians approve a ballot referendum on Nov. 3 to permanently protect reproductive rights in the state’s constitution, the amendment will be challenged in court on Nov. 13. The case seeks a preliminary injunction to block the certification of the amendment referendum results by alleging that the process was not properly filed and that ballot language was misleading.” [Virginia Mercury]
Election Frequency Doesn’t Phase Voters — “Virginia holds elections every year, and 2026 proved to be a particularly busy one because of a spring special election tied to a proposed constitutional amendment about redistricting. But many Northern Virginia voters say despite the number of times they had to cast ballots this year, they remain energized and motivated and don’t have voter fatigue.” [WTOP]
New Legal Notice — An establishment seeks a mixed beverage restaurant and wine/beer on/off-premises ABC license; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Thursday — Fog is expected before 10am, followed by mostly cloudy skies through mid-morning and gradual clearing later in the day. The high will be near 72, with calm winds becoming southerly around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 53 and a light south wind of 3 to 5 mph. [NWS]
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Good Wednesday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
Everything else we published today, Oct 28, 2026.
Always Becoming: Next Chapter
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming… [Announcement]
Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Artist Sky Hopinka
Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday… [Announcement]
Old Town Fitness Studio for People Over 50 Down to Final 2 Spots Before Saturday Deadline
Revolutionary Fitness is a semi-private strength and longevity training studio for adults 50+… [Announcement]
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
CatRad Halloween Eve!
Oct 30: Join us for our second annual CatRad Halloween Eve! A night of ghoulish fun, spooky treats… [Event]
Imperium Open House: Discover a Smarter Way to Get Stronger
Nov 1: Explore a different approach to strength training at Imperium’s free open house in Old Town Alexandria. [Event]
Dialogue for Democracy
Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
How Retirement Communities Work – A Free Workshop
Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
Submit events, announcements, or home listings to ALXnow.
Today: Alexandria saw a high of 68° at 3:10 p.m. (3° above normal), a low of 52° at 5:35 a.m. and no rain.
Tonight: Areas of fog after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 2 mph.
Thursday: Areas of fog before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
The photo above is from the City of Alexandria’s marina webcam.
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“No turn on red” restrictions are coming to all traffic signals in greater Old Town after a vote by the Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board Monday (Oct. 26).
On a motion by member Dane Lauritzen, the board voted 5-1 to approve “no turn on red” restrictions between First Street to the north, the city limits to the south, the Potomac River to the east and railroad tracks to the west. There are about 100 signalized intersections within the project area, and about half already have red light turn restrictions.
The Alexandria City Council unanimously hired the city’s interim independent policing auditor on Tuesday night.
Florence Finkle of the California-based OIR Group will sign her contract to be the interim auditor on Oct. 29, as the city begins a national search for the permanent position.
A 44-year-old Alexandria man listed as a critical missing person was found beaten to death in the closet of a West End apartment, Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire told reporters today (Oct. 28).
The Alexandria Police Department listed Joshua Cochran as a critical missing person on Oct. 27, two days after he was reported missing by his family. APD said that he was last seen the evening of Oct. 24 in the 1400 block of N. Beauregard Street, and detectives were able to backtrack his movements to find that he was having drinks at a restaurant in the city with 63-year-old John Stremple III.
City Council will have the final say in a project seeking changes on Russell Road near Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School.
In a written update to the Traffic and Parking Board Monday, city staff indicated appeals on the Russell Road Safe Routes to School Project are going to City Council on Nov. 14. City Council will review the appeals and full project before making a final decision.
After months of public outcry over privacy concerns, Alexandria will shut down its 61 license plate readers and other cameras along public roadways this week.
On Tuesday night, Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon and Police Chief Tarrick McGuire briefed City Council that the department will deactivate all Flock cameras in the city within 48 hours and fully remove them by December.
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On October 28, 1947, the submarine U.S.S. Sea Robin docked in Alexandria and received thousands of local visitors. The sub, a Balao-class submarine, was named for the reddish brown, spiny-finned fish that uses its pectoral fins to actually walk along the sea floor. Sea Robin was constructed in 1944 at Kittery, Maine, and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Peacetime service brought Sea Robin to SubRon 6, the submarine port based at Balboa in the Panama Canal Zone. Just five months before arriving in Alexandria, the submarine set out on a simulated war patrol around the South American continent, becoming the first U.S. sub to round Cape Horn.” [Historic Alexandria]
Blue Line Single Tracking Continues Through Friday — “From 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., trains will single track on the Blue Line between Van Dorn St and Franconia-Springfield for thermite welding, using intense heat to join tracks, replace rail, and remove rail defects. To learn more, visit: wmata.com/weekday.” [Metro/Bluesky]
Visit Alexandria Announces New Hire — “Visit Alexandria, the official destination marketing and management organization for Alexandria, Virginia, announced that Barry Draper has joined the organization’s leadership team as Vice President of Membership and Visitor Experience. In this role, he will lead membership acquisition and engagement efforts as well as visitor experience programs, all meant to better connect local small businesses to Alexandria’s lucrative tourism economy, that now exceeds $1B annually.” [Visit Alexandria]
Jason Kelce Records PBS Special in Alexandria — “Kelce performed with the Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band during a video production at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College on May 13, according to the Army, which released photographs of the session Monday.” [Alexandria Brief]
Former Salon Sold in Del Ray — “A well-known Del Ray property has changed hands. The building at 2100 Mount Vernon Avenue, affectionately known as ‘The Duchess of Del Ray’ and formerly home to the Anne Welsh Salon, was sold Friday, October 23. [The Zebra]
Financing Package to Support National Harbor Sphere — “The council’s unanimous approval of several bills related to the financing and economic impact of the 302-foot suburban Maryland venue positions Sphere Entertainment Co. to begin site work on the $1.4 billion project by the end of this year, as long as the the Prince George’s County Planning Board approves its detailed site plan next week. The company wants to break ground in late 2027 and finish the project by 2030.” [Washington Business Journal]
Self-Driving Car Company Mapping in N. Va. — “Waymo is now mapping Arlington’s residential streets, the robotaxi company confirmed. ARLnow spotted one of the self-driving car company’s mapping vehicles in a residential part of Arlington this past Friday (Oct. 23), and a reader separately reported seeing another on a local street.” [ARLnow]
Metrorail’s Winter Construction Schedule Updated — “An updated schedule for winter construction on Metro lines in the District has been released. WMATA said the updated schedule is to better accommodate winter breaks for schools in DC to reduce impacts on students.” [DC News Now]
Toys4ALX Volunteers Needed — “We are looking for volunteers to deliver empty boxes to locations throughout the city the week of November 9th. These locations will serve as collection sites for our TOYS4alx toy drive. You will come to the Volunteer Alexandria office, pick up an agreed-upon number of boxes, and deliver them to assigned locations by Friday, November 13th.” [Volunteer Alexandria]
It’s Wednesday — Increasing clouds with a high near 68. Calm winds will become easterly around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy at first, gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 52 and a light southeast wind. [NWS]
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Good Tuesday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
Everything else we published today, Oct 27, 2026.
Army Navy Game Day 5k and 10k Run, sponsored by the Washington, D.C. Foreign Area Officers Association
Attention all runners, joggers, and Army Navy fans! Come join us on Saturday, 12 December 2026… [Announcement]
Always Becoming: Next Chapter
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming… [Announcement]
Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Artist Sky Hopinka
Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday… [Announcement]
Old Town Fitness Studio for People Over 50 Down to Final 2 Spots Before Saturday Deadline
Revolutionary Fitness is a semi-private strength and longevity training studio for adults 50+… [Announcement]
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
CatRad Halloween Eve!
Oct 30: Join us for our second annual CatRad Halloween Eve! A night of ghoulish fun, spooky treats… [Event]
Imperium Open House: Discover a Smarter Way to Get Stronger
Nov 1: Explore a different approach to strength training at Imperium’s free open house in Old Town Alexandria. [Event]
Dialogue for Democracy
Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
How Retirement Communities Work – A Free Workshop
Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
Submit events, announcements, or home listings to ALXnow.
Today: Alexandria saw a high of 72° at 3:20 p.m. (7° above normal), a low of 52° at 5:05 a.m. and no rain.
Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind around 5 mph.
The photo above is from the City of Alexandria’s marina webcam.
Thanks for reading!
The public is invited to discuss more than a dozen transportation improvement projects that have major implications in Alexandria’s West End.
The West End Transportation Improvements Projects Open House will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5-8 p.m. at the Alexandria City High School Minnie Howard Campus (3775 W. Braddock Road). Residents will be able to discuss multiple projects with city staff.
