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PHOTOS: Protestors line Richmond Highway in Alexandria for ‘No Kings 3’ protest

By James Cullum
The No Kings 3 protest along Richmond Highway in Alexandria, March 28, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Hundreds of people holding political signs lined Richmond Highway in Alexandria to protest the Trump administration today (Saturday).

Indivisible Do Something Alexandria hosted the “No Kings 3” protest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. along northbound Richmond Highway from Powhatan Park to the Potomac Yard Shopping Center. Protestors held signs and encouraged drivers to honk in solidarity. While the event didn’t have speakers like the past two protests at Market Square in Old Town, Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) and state Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-39) made appearances at the “No Kings 3” protest.

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 27, 2026

By ALXnow.com

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 — Mar 27, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. NEW: ACPS Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt to resign (2425 views)
  2. Poll: The best Mexican restaurant in Alexandria (1930 views)
  3. Lower water pressure, discoloration to affect Alexandria water during spring flushing (518 views)
  4. Morning Notes for March 27, 2026 (412 views)

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

  1. New plan unveiled after National Park Service sinks pump station at Waterfront Park (17811 views)
  2. JUST IN: WMATA pitches Braddock Road Metro changes to allow for potential development (10018 views)
  3. Hit-and-run kills pedestrian on I-395 in Alexandria: state police (6370 views)
  4. Historic home sets Old Town record for residential sales with $7.1M deal (6243 views)
  5. ACPS prepares to move 800+ students for redistricting effort (4123 views)
  6. DEVELOPING: Hit-and-run pursuit leads to driver arrest on I-495 in Alexandria (3413 views)
  7. Alexandria restaurants named semifinalists for regional RAMMY Awards (3318 views)
  8. Man receives 1-year sentence for assaults outside Alexandria Metro stations (2268 views)
  9. ACPS plans to make April election day a student holiday (2049 views)
  10. Three candidates for Alexandria City Council clash at West End forum (1947 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 sunny skies with a high near 49°F and northwest winds blowing at 11 to 13 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 32°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
– Albert Einstein

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

STIs dominate Alexandria Health Department disease investigations: report

By James Cullum
The entrance of the Alexandria Health Department (Credit: Alexandria Health Department)
The entrance of the Alexandria Health Department (courtesy of the Alexandria Health Department)

Alexandria continues to outpace the state average for sexually transmitted infections, according to a new report.

The Alexandria Health Department’s 2024 Disease Investigation Report recorded 1,900 separate disease investigations in 2024, a 5% decrease from 2023. The department found that vaccine-preventable diseases increased fivefold with 41 cases in 2024, compared to eight reported cases in 2023; and that sexually transmitted infections decreased 2%, although gonorrhea and HIV cases have increased by 9% and 24%, respectively.

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Sen. Bennett-Parker pulled off a busy session amid transition to Va. Senate

By Emily Leayman
State Sen.-elect Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-39) speaks to supporters on the night of her special election, Feb. 10, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

The General Assembly session that wrapped up in mid-March was an especially busy one for state Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-39).

In addition to introducing legislation and other regular duties, Bennett-Parker ran a mid-session campaign to replace former state Sen. Adam Ebbin in Senate District 39. The former delegate won the Feb. 10 special election in the district, which covers Alexandria and parts of Arlington and Fairfax counties.

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Lower water pressure, discoloration to affect Alexandria water during spring flushing

By James Cullum
Tap water in Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria’s drinking water utility Virginia American Water will start its annual flushing of its water distribution systems next week, and it could mean temporarily reduced pressure and discolored water across Alexandria.

No end date was released, but Virginia American Water said flushing will begin sometime next week and involves work crews opening fire hydrants across the city. Customers will be notified via email and/or phone when flushing is scheduled for their area. The utility is asking that customers update their contact information and preferences in their MyWater account.

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NEW: ACPS Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt to resign

By Emily Leayman
ACPS Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt speaks at the Alexandria City Essential Workers Appreciation ceremony at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, March 19, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt will resign on Oct. 1, the Alexandria City School Board announced Thursday night.

The announcement was made during Thursday night’s School Board meeting. Kay-Wyatt will continue in the role into the new school year as new school attendance boundaries are implemented at Alexandria City Public Schools.

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Morning Notes for March 27, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Scenes from Old Town as a storm front bringing rain and high winds moves through the region in 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Representatives Question Legality of HUD Move to Alexandria — Three Senate Democrats sent a letter to Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner demanding answers by April 10 about the agency’s move from D.C. to Alexandria. [Washington Business Journal]

Van Dorn Street Bicyclist and Pedestrian Upgrades Proposed — “The City of Alexandria seeks community input on design concepts for bicycle and pedestrian improvements along S Van Dorn Street between Eisenhower Avenue and McConnell Avenue. The core purpose of the project is to better accommodate people walking and biking along the corridor and improve safety, comfort, and connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians.” [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 26, 2026

By ALXnow.com

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 — Mar 26, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. DEVELOPING: Hit-and-run pursuit leads to driver arrest on I-495 in Alexandria (2186 views)
  2. ACPS plans to make April election day a student holiday (1288 views)
  3. Three candidates for Alexandria City Council clash at West End forum (721 views)
  4. Del Ray’s Little Birdie aims to elevate the chicken sandwich this June (647 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌧️ Friday’s forecast

Expect rain throughout the day with temperatures dropping to 49°F by 5 PM and north winds up to 23 mph. There’s an 80% chance of rain, with 0.1 to 0.25 inches expected. Rain is likely in the evening, mainly before 7 PM, with skies turning partly cloudy overnight and a low of 33°F. Winds will decrease slightly to 18 mph, with a 60% chance of additional light rain. 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!

Three candidates for Alexandria City Council clash at West End forum

By James Cullum
(Left to right) City Council candidates Alison O'Connell, Frank Fannon and Sandy Marks at the West End Business Association's forum at Feru Bar and Restaurant, March 25, 2026 (via Sandy Marks for the City/Facebook)

Clear distinctions were made Wednesday night among the three candidates running in the April 21 special election for an open seat on the Alexandria City Council.

For an hour and a half on Wednesday night, Democratic candidate Sandy Marks and independent candidates Alison O’Connell and Frank Fannon discussed a wide range of topics, including taxes, the controversial bike lane proposal for Braddock Road, the pump station at Waterfront Park, federal immigration enforcement and more.

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Speed limits to be reduced on two West End streets in April

By Emily Leayman
Yoakum Parkway in the Landmark neighborhood of Alexandria (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Speed limits on Edsall Road and S. Pickett Street in the West End will be reduced from 35 to 25 mph in April.

The reduction will apply to the full length of Edsall Road from S. Pickett Street to the city limits, and Yoakum Parkway between Stevenson Avenue and Edsall Road.

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City’s $9.7M winter storm cost largely attributed to outside contractors

By Emily Leayman
Pile of 'snowcrete' in February 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria spent $9.7 million on the Jan. 25 snow storm response, the bulk of which was attributed to outside contractors brought in due to the challenges of clearing “snowcrete.”

The winter storm brought about 8 inches of snow followed by hours of sleet and freezing rain that created a solid layer of ice on top. According to an after-action report presented to City Council Tuesday, contract services cost the city $8.4 million. City labor cost about $600,000, while materials, supplies, food and lodging for employees cost $700,000.

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