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Morning Notes for July 27, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Relaxing at Oronoco Bay Park (staff photo by James Cullum)

Preparations for Mayor’s Cup — “The women’s teams and the men’s [rugby] team for the Mayor’s Cup are practicing and getting ready for our big trip to Scotland. In case you haven’t heard the news, we are bringing back the Mayor’s Cup, which is a friendly competition between the City of Alexandria and our sister city in Dundee, Scotland.” [Alyia for Alexandria/Facebook]

Traffic and Parking Board Meets Monday — “The Traffic and Parking Board will hold its next public hearing on Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m. Docket materials have been posted for the upcoming meeting. At the public hearing, members of the public can weigh in on Russell Road Safe Routes to School improvements and a curb cut appeal, among other topics.” [Alexandria T&ES]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 24, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow hero banner with the headline 'Daily Debrief for Jul 24, 2026' over a riverside scene with rocks and a bridge in the background.

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 24, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Poll: The best family dinner spot in Alexandria (626 views)
  2. Alexandria Restaurant Week returns in August at over 75 eateries (372 views)
  3. Morning Notes for July 24, 2026 (356 views)

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

  1. JUST IN: Man arrested after alleged assault and knife brandishing in Old Town (10909 views)
  2. Alexandria man faces nearly 200 charges after car break-ins at N. Va. gyms (6205 views)
  3. JUST IN: Hazardous materials scene partially closes Duke Street in Alexandria (4785 views)
  4. Man rescued after reportedly jumping into Potomac River at Jones Point Park (3623 views)
  5. UPDATED: APD arrests suspect after woman stabbed in Alexandria’s West End early Wednesday (3603 views)
  6. Alexandria man allegedly strangles former roommate unconscious over utility bill dispute (3539 views)
  7. Convicted porch pirate jailed again for alleged shoplifting in Alexandria (3205 views)
  8. UPDATED: Arrest made after man stabbed near Braddock Road Metro station Tuesday night (2692 views)
  9. Tracking device on $1,500 bike leads to arrest of alleged thief in West End (2384 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 partly sunny conditions with a high of about 83°F and a gentle east wind between 3 to 6 mph. During the night, skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 66°F, accompanied by an east wind at approximately 5 mph that will become calm as the evening progresses. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

APD honors former police chiefs with new ‘Chief’s Wall’

By James Cullum
A smiling police officer in a gray uniform stands in a hallway lined with framed photos on the wall.
Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire in front of the Chief's Wall at APD headquarters (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire honored his 15 predecessors this week with the unveiling of a wall of their portraits.

In the city’s history, there have only ever been 16 police chiefs, and McGuire said the wall recognizes the men who sat in his seat.

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City Council to vote on expanding probe into in-custody death of Allan Tucker II

By James Cullum
Independent Policing Auditor Ameratu Kamara speaks to the Independent Community Policing Review Board on June 29, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

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. Board Chair Deborah Porter told City Council in a July 17 letter that it needs the council’s go-ahead to approve an additional investigation into a sergeant supervisor’s actions, more details on the auditor’s interaction with the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office and clarity behind Independent Police Auditor Ameratu Kamara’s decision to not publicly share disciplinary recommendations against the officers that she gave to Police Chief Tarrick McGuire.

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Morning Notes for July 24, 2026

By ALXnow.com
As seen from the Potomac River waterfront in Old Town, Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On July 24, 1946, court approval was sought by the owners of the former residence of Dr. and Mrs. Hugh McGuire at 201 S. Washington Street to demolish the historic structure to make way for contemporary office development of the site. This action prompted a major citizen effort to preserve the structure, built in 1837 as a center for learning and knowledge known as The Lyceum. The original concept to build such a structure in Alexandria was led by local schoolmaster Benjamin Hallowell, and when finished the building included the Alexandria library, exhibits of natural history and science and a large lecture hall on the second floor. Today, the building houses The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum, and is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the city.” [Historic Alexandria]

Key Deadlines for Aug. 4 Primaries — July 24 is the deadline for voter registration and to request a mail ballot for the Aug. 4 Democratic and Republican primary elections. After that date, same-day registration will allow new voters to cast a provisional ballot. [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 23, 2026

By ALXnow.com
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 23, 2026 over a scene of docked sailboats along a riverbank

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 23, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria man allegedly strangles former roommate unconscious over utility bill dispute (1812 views)
  2. Alexandria-affiliated GQ becomes first all-female barbershop quartet to win international title (838 views)
  3. Alexandria police chief addresses summer uptick in crime (495 views)
  4. Morning Notes for July 23, 2026 (456 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with a high of about 82 degrees, and a calm wind that will pick up to 5 to 8 mph from the east in the morning. Friday night will be mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 65 degrees. The east wind of about 6 mph will become calm in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
– Walt Disney

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

Alexandria police chief addresses summer uptick in crime

By James Cullum
Yellow crime scene tape wrapped around a black railing in a wet courtyard at night, cordoning off the area.
A man was stabbed in the 1200 block of Braddock Place, July 21, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria’s uptick in violent crimes this summer has caught the attention of the police chief.

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire said the city has seen a significant spike in felonious assaults, including a stabbing on July 22 in the city’s West End and an unrelated stabbing near the Braddock Road Metro Station on July 21. A man was also arrested after allegedly brandishing a knife and assaulting a man in Old Town on July 20.

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Bishop Ireton campers to fill box truck for Catholic Charities summer food drive

By James Cullum
Summer campers at Bishop Ireton High School fill up a truck with donated food for the Catholic Charities St. Lucy Food Project, July 10, 2025 (courtesy of Catholic Charities)

With food costs on the rise, Bishop Ireton High School summer campers are contributing to a local charity’s goal of collecting 25,000 pounds of food every month this summer.

The drive is part of the Catholic Charities St. Lucy Food Project‘s “Summer for Hungry Children” campaign. On Friday (July 24), kids participating in summer camp at Bishop Ireton High School will donate canned fruit, vegetables, peanut butter and other shelf stable items.

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Alexandria man allegedly strangles former roommate unconscious over utility bill dispute

By James Cullum
Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

An Alexandria man is facing felony charges after being arrested earlier this month for allegedly strangling a former roommate in a parking lot of an apartment complex in the city’s West End.

The victim reported to police that on Monday, July 6, he met the suspect, Amir Jlassi, in a parking lot in the 5000 block of Seminary Road to talk about $750 for a utility bill that Jlassi and other roommates owed him. The victim said he recorded the incident on his phone, and that Jlassi then strangled, punched and spit on him, causing him to briefly lose consciousness. He also said that Jlassi stole his phone, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

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Alexandria-affiliated GQ becomes first all-female barbershop quartet to win international title

By Emily Leayman
Four women in black dresses hug on a blue-lit stage, wearing gold medals around their necks with a trophy in front, celebrating.
GQ winning the international competition (via Girls Quartet)

Several choral groups affiliated with the Alexandria A Cappella Collective have earned international awards, including a historic first for world’s best barbershop quartet.

All-female quartet GQ (Girls Quartet) won gold at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s 2026 international competition on July 4. Their win came from the performance of six songs, including humorous songs, ballads and a Broadway tune arrangement of Chappell Roan’s “Coffee.”

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Morning Notes for July 23, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A runner along the Mount Vernon trail near the marina at Dangerfield Island (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On July 23, 1830, the Alexandria Common Council authorized the purchase of 500 shares of stock in the Alexandria Canal Company. When completed in 1845, the canal ran from a terminal in Georgetown, across the Potomac on an aqueduct, along the west side of the Virginia shore, over Four Mile Run on another aqueduct, into Alexandria, and descended to the Potomac by means of three lift locks which lowered barges to the river.” [Historic Alexandria]

Impact to Yard Waste Collections — “The City of Alexandria will slide select yard waste collection routes regularly scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday (July 22-23) to Friday, July 24 due to operational changes. No other services will be impacted.” [City of Alexandria]

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