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Alexandria pretreats roads for snow as Gov. Spanberger declares state of emergency

By Katie Taranto
Cars covered in snow in Alexandria on Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria is preparing to face this weekend’s looming snowstorm, which is forecasted to bring several inches of snow to the D.C. area and has prompted Gov. Abigail Spanberger to declare a state of emergency today (Thursday).

City staff are currently brining and treating “priority routes, hills, and bridges,” in preparation for the storm, which is expected to sweep the Beltway area with 5 to 10 inches of snow between Saturday night and early Monday, according to Capital Weather Gang. Earlier today, Spanberger signed an executive order mobilizing state agencies, local governments and utility partners to coordinate preparedness and response efforts.

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City Council is next stop for transit boosters with regional ‘DMVMoves’ initiative

By Scott McCaffrey
Metrobus in Old Town Alexandria near King Street metro (staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Alexandria will be the next stop for leaders of the “DMVMoves” initiative as they work to gain unanimous support for more regional transit funding.

Proponents of DMVMoves are scheduled to make a presentation to City Council members next Wednesday during a legislative meeting. They intend to detail the proposal in hopes of winning support from city leaders.

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Victory Center conversion plans to deliver 377-unit all-affordable housing building by 2027

By James Cullum
A rendering of the Victory Center by owner Stonebridge (via City of Alexandria)

A long-vacant office property along Eisenhower Avenue is slated for conversion into a 377-unit all-affordable apartment building.

The redevelopment of the 9.73-acre Victory Center at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue site was approved in late 2024. Now property owner Stonebridge, the City of Alexandria and Amazon’s Housing Fund have announced the “unprecedented” full conversion for the 11-story building, with completion estimated by 2027.

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Snowball fight canceled as George Washington Masonic Memorial will close grounds during storm

By Emily Leayman
The George Washington National Masonic Memorial under the snow, Jan. 4, 2022. (staff photo by James Cullum)

While a hill near the George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a well-known spot for sledding in Alexandria, the memorial’s grounds won’t be accessible during this weekend’s winter storm.

The grounds will be closed Sunday “for everyone’s safety,” said Shawn Eyer, a spokesperson for the site. That comes after resident Steve Adams tried to organize a snowball fight on the grounds Sunday morning.

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Alexandria’s unemployed total grows nearly 50% year-over-year in new jobs report

By Scott McCaffrey
The Alexandria skyline (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The ranks of the unemployed in the city grew more than 46% year-over-year in new state jobs figures.

A total of 3,723 Alexandria residents were recorded as unemployed in November according to figures reported yesterday (Wednesday) by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement.

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Sheriff’s Office accepting applications for four-week ‘Community Academy’ program

By James Cullum
Sergeant Mauck supervises a PepperBall® launcher training activity with members of the Alexandria Sheriff’s Community Academy. (via Alexandria Sheriff’s Office)

Sheriff Sean Casey is inviting residents to the city courthouse and jail to learn about the inner workings of the Sheriff’s Office.

Applications are currently being accepted for the spring session of the Sheriff’s Community Academy. The free sessions run on four consecutive Saturdays from March 7-28, teaching residents about jail operations, inmate services, judicial operations and more. The application deadline to participate is Feb. 27.

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Morning Notes for January 22, 2026

By ALXnow.com
View of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial after a night of snowfall, Dec. 14, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Several Inches of Snow Predicted in Region — “Chances are increasing that the D.C. area will experience one of its biggest winter storms in years between late Saturday and early Monday. The snow and perhaps ice, accompanied by bitter and long-lasting cold, could cause major disruptions to schools, airports and businesses Sunday into next week. The chance of at least several inches of snow is high, and totals reaching the double digits are plausible.” [Capital Weather Gang]

State Shares Winter Storm Safety Tips — “Before, during, and after a winter storm, roads and walkways may become extremely dangerous or impassable. Access to critical community services such as public transportation, child care, healthcare providers and schools may be limited. Preparing your home, car, and family before cold weather and a winter storm arrives is critical.” [Dept. of Emergency Management]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 21, 2026

By ALXnow.com

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 — Jan 21, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Metro closures will affect weekend rail service in Alexandria this spring (1123 views)
  2. Alexandria residents plan for Sunday snowball fight as winter storm forecasts loom (1075 views)
  3. Preschooler with measles led to potential exposures in N. Va. last week (806 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 51, with southwest winds at 7 to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon and gusting up to 20 mph. As for Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 29 and a light northwest wind at 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Out of difficulties grow miracles.”
– Jean de La Bruyère

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

Preschooler with measles led to potential exposures in N. Va. last week

By Katie Taranto
Virginia Department of Health offices in Richmond. (Photo by Parker Michels-Boyce for The Virginia Mercury)

The Alexandria Health Department is alerting city residents to recent measles exposures that occurred in Northern Virginia last week.

A preschool-aged child in the region who recently traveled internationally was confirmed to have measles, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The child visited three health care sites across Woodbridge and Falls Church from Jan. 13-18, which AHD notes may have led to potential exposures.

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Alexandria hosting community workshops this week on Duke Street Land Use Plan

By James Cullum
Duke Street near Landmark and Cameron Run (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Two community workshops remain this week for Alexandria residents to learn more about plans to develop Duke Street and provide feedback to city leaders.

The Duke Street Land Use Plan is hosting workshops from 6:30-8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center at 4653 Taney Avenue. The first workshop was held last night (Tuesday).

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Del. Bennett-Parker expresses interest in debate with Lineberry in State Senate race

By Katie Taranto
Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker reads a proclamation at Art on the Avenue in Del Ray, Oct. 4, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker has expressed interest in participating in a virtual forum after special election opponent Julie Robben Lineberry proposed a series of debates yesterday (Tuesday).

Lineberry, the Republican nominee, “challenged” Bennett-Parker to participate in three debates in a press release yesterday afternoon. In a statement to ALXnow, Bennett-Parker said Lineberry contacted her after publicizing the challenge.

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