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Morning Notes for December 5, 2025

By ALXnow.com
At the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town, Dec. 6, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Walkin’ In A Winter Wonderland — Friday’s snowy forecast is here. The city’s snowplow fleet is out and about for a practice run this morning. And, ICYMI, Alexandria City Public Schools are observing a two-hour delay. [ALXnow]

The Parades Are Nearly Here — Alexandria’s “Biggest Holiday Weekend” is upon us, bringing festive cheer to Old Town through the annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday. Participating? Check out Visit Alexandria’s Guide to Holiday Parade Day webpage, be mindful of road closures and make a plan. Stay safe and warm this weekend! [Visit Alexandria, ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 4, 2025

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 — Dec 4, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. WBJ: Longtime D.C. Italian restaurant is coming to Old Town (2900 views)
  2. Fairfax man faces felony charge for convenience store robbery in Alexandria West (1030 views)
  3. City leaders mourn death of beloved Alexandria historian McArthur Myers (495 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌨️ Friday’s forecast

Snow is expected before 11am, followed by a possibility of snow and freezing rain, with temperatures reaching a high of around 33°F. Winds will be mild, blowing from the east at 3 to 5 mph, and there is an 80% chance of precipitation. Ice accumulation is not anticipated and new snow will likely be less than half an inch. Friday night will see patchy fog and mostly cloudy conditions, with a low temperature of approximately 26°F and calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
– George Bernard Shaw

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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JUST IN: Two-hour delay for Alexandria City Public Schools tomorrow

By Katie Taranto
A City of Alexandria marker in Arlandria, Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

All Alexandria City Public Schools and offices will open with a two-hour delay tomorrow (Friday) due to the snowy morning forecast.

ACPS announced the district’s first snow-related delay of the season this evening, joining schools in Arlington and Fairfax County. The announcement is available to view on the district’s website.

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UPDATED: Firefighters recover contractor stuck in sewer near AlexRenew wastewater plant

By Katie Taranto
Near the AlexRenew wastewater plant (staff photo by James Cullum)

Firefighters from Alexandria and Arlington recovered a contractor who was unable to exit a sewer while working in Eisenhower East yesterday afternoon (Thursday).

The Alexandria Fire Department’s Engine 205 and Battalion 201 responded to 1500 Eisenhower Avenue to rescue the 32-year-old man, who was reportedly trapped in the sewer, according to city dispatches around 4:15 p.m.

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City leaders mourn death of beloved Alexandria historian McArthur Myers

By James Cullum
McArthur Myers in front of Universal Lodge No. 1 on Oxford Avenue (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria historian McArthur Myers died today after a long illness. He was 73.

City leaders remember “Mac” Myers as a kind man with an endless supply of stories who was motivated to keep Alexandria informed of its frequently troubled past. A lifetime resident and Living Legend, Myers was integral in erecting historical signage in and around Alexandria, including markers along the African American Heritage Waterfront Trail.

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Alexandria’s annual snowplow training takes place tomorrow

By Katie Taranto
A snow plow drives up Richmond Highway, Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Snowplows will be roving around Alexandria tomorrow morning (Friday) as part of an annual training exercise.

The “dry run” training is part of the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services’ yearly effort to prepare for winter weather. Residents should expect to see plows and other “winter response vehicles” on the streets, according to a city announcement.

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Fairfax man faces felony charge for convenience store robbery in Alexandria West

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

A 27-year-old Fairfax County man is being held without bond and heads to court this month for allegedly robbing a convenience store in Alexandria West.

Darion Hughes, of Annandale, was arrested more than a month after the Oct. 12 incident, which occurred at a store in the 6100 block of Lincolnia Road. The victim told police that a man in a dark red hoodie, tan pants and black shoes, walked behind the counter.

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Morning Notes for December 4, 2025

By ALXnow.com
Alexandria City High School's 25th anniversary celebration of the film "Remember The Titans," with members of the original team from which the movie is based, Sept. 19, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Dec. 4, 1971, the T.C. Williams football team won the state championship, shutting out Andrew Lewis of Salem, 27-0, and capping off an undefeated, 13-win season. The high school team was recalled years later in the film, ‘Remember the Titans.'” [Historic Alexandria]

Warner Calls for Hegseth Dismissal — “An objective, evidence-based investigation by the Pentagon’s internal watchdog leaves no doubt: Secretary Hegseth endangered the lives of American pilots based aboard the USS Harry S. Truman as they prepared to launch a mission against terrorist targets,” Sen. Mark Warner (D) said in a statement. “By sharing classified operational details on an unsecure group chat on his personal phone, he created unacceptable risks to their safety and to our operational security.” [Sen. Mark Warner]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 3, 2025

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 — Dec 3, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria woman scammed by suspects pretending to work for Sheriff’s Office (638 views)
  2. Four Mile Run Kayak Launch set to open this week following delays (507 views)
  3. Potomac Yard residential buildout plans receive Planning Commission approval (487 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 42 degrees, as light northwest winds increase to 8-13 mph in the morning and gust up to 24 mph. The evening will be partly cloudy, with lows near 23 degrees. Northwest winds of 5-10 mph will become light and variable after midnight, with gusts potentially reaching 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Nelson Mandela

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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Affordable housing redevelopment plan for Old Town apartments gets commission greenlight

By Katie Taranto
Rendering of the proposed 145-unit affordable apartment complex at 598 S. Alfred Street in Old Town, viewed from Wilkes Street and S. Alfred Street (via City of Alexandria)

The Planning Commission has given its approval to plans to redevelop an Old Town apartment building with more affordable housing.

The commission gave its blessing last night (Tuesday) to Alfred Street Baptist Church’s proposal to construct a four-story, 145-unit affordable housing complex on the grounds of the 1970s-era Old Towne West building. The current parcels at 901 Wolfe Street and 598 and 601 S. Alfred Street have 77 units, including 34 affordable units and two offices.

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Alexandria woman scammed by suspects pretending to work for Sheriff’s Office

By James Cullum
Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum)

Another Alexandria resident has fallen victim to scammers pretending to represent the Sheriff’s Office this fall, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

A woman was scammed out of $5,000 following interactions with suspects claiming to represent the Sheriff on Oct. 9, just three days after another resident was scammed out of $4,600 through a similar situation.

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