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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 29, 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 — Apr 29, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Three arrested after teen stabbed in Alexandria’s West End (3180 views)
  2. Old Town’s Il Porto to celebrate rebrand with ‘Renaissance’ dinner tomorrow (2677 views)
  3. City manager proposes $135M financing deal to develop former Old Town North power plant (1531 views)
  4. Del Ray’s First Thursday dates reduced as citizens association takes over event (1308 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

It will be mostly sunny with a high near 67°F and a northwest wind blowing at about 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 44°F and a lighter northwest wind at 7 to 10 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not an accident, success is a choice.”
– Stephen Curry

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

ACPS seeks former proposed arena space in Potomac Yard for school bus parking lot

By James Cullum
School buses on W. Braddock Road on Dec. 10, 2021 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria City Public Schools is asking the city for permission to use a temporary parking lot in Potomac Yard — once part of the former arena proposal — for school buses this summer.

ACPS filed a special use permit application with the city asking to temporarily use a 45,000-square-foot lot for three months at 3331 Exchange Avenue in the Potomac Yard neighborhood. The property was pitched in 2023 as a new $2 billion home for the Washington Wizards and Capitals before losing support in Alexandria and fizzling out with lawmakers in Richmond.

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City manager proposes $135M financing deal to develop former Old Town North power plant

By James Cullum
Rendering of development at the former Potomac River Generating Station property in Old Town North (via City of Alexandria)

On Tuesday, City Manager Jim Parajon unveiled a plan to catalyze a two-phase development of the former Potomac River Generating Station in Old Town North with a $135 million city investment.

The $135 million, 30-year tax increment financing agreement would be funded by projected future tax revenues at the 19-acre mixed-use site through the creation of a Community Development Agency. Under the proposal outlined to City Council, Parajon said the $135 million investment would spark more than $2 billion in private sector investment and generate more than $770 million in tax revenues.

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Pride of Baltimore II to arrive in Alexandria, prompting Woodrow Wilson Bridge opening

By Emily Leayman
Pride of Baltimore II during a previous Alexandria visit near Founders Park (via Pride of Baltimore II/Facebook)

The Pride of Baltimore II will be sailing into Alexandria Thursday for several days of tours and sails.

The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge, a drawbridge on the Capital Beltway (I-495), will open at midnight Thursday (April 30) to allow the ship to pass. Drivers should expect delays during the drawbridge opening and follow signs displayed on the bridge, according to the city government.

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Three arrested after teen stabbed in Alexandria’s West End

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

Two teenagers and an adult were arrested and charged with malicious wounding after an alleged attempted robbery that left a teenager with non-life-threatening stab wounds in Alexandria’s West End.

The victim reported the incident to police at around 3:20 p.m. Thursday, April 23 in the 2100 block of N. Early Street, which is near the intersection with W. Braddock Road. The victim told police he was approached by four Hispanic males, and that one of them — wearing a black ski mask and holding a knife — stabbed him in the face, according to Alexandria Police Department dispatches.

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D.C. region’s federal workforce reaches lowest level since 1990, analysis says

By Emily Leayman
The US Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The D.C. region’s federal workforce has reached its lowest level since 1990 under cuts pursued by the Trump administration, according to a new economic analysis from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

The D.C. metropolitan area lost 62,100 federal jobs between January 2025 and January 2026, putting the region’s federal workforce — approximately 313,700 — at its lowest level since 1990, according to the COG report.

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Morning Notes for April 29, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Danny and Liz with Madison Street Tattoo present a check to AWLA's development operations specialist Sarah Manning and administrative specialist Vicki Smith (via AWLA)

Business Fundraiser for Animal Shelter — “Madison Street Tattoos’ ‘Tattoos for Rescues’ fundraiser on Saturday, April 25 was an immense success, bringing together animal lovers, artists, and the community for an unforgettable day in support of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA). The event raised an astounding $12,100 to benefit animals and pet families in need. In addition, the shop also collected physical donations of pet food and supplies to benefit our in-shelter animals. Over the course of 10+ hours, five dedicated tattoo artists worked tirelessly, inking more than 50 participants. [Animal Welfare League of Alexandria]

Budget Adoption on Wednesday — “On April 29, the Alexandria City Council will vote on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget, which begins July 1, 2026. Join us in person at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center or watch online at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.” [City of Alexandria]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 28, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Tuesday 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 — Apr 28, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. No bond for Alexandria man charged with ex-girlfriend&#8217 (3320 views)
  2. New Traffic and Parking Board member had testified against Braddock Road decision (1501 views)
  3. Morning Notes for April 28, 2026 (832 views)
  4. Old Town Pool replacement plans floating to Planning Commission (733 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect showers throughout the day, with a possible thunderstorm after 2 PM and a high of 69°F. Southeast winds will range from 6 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Rainfall could be between a quarter and half an inch, with a 90% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night brings a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, transitioning from cloudy to partly cloudy skies. The low will be around 51°F, and southeast winds will shift to northwesterly around 9 mph, with gusts again reaching 18 mph. Rainfall amounts may be similar to earlier in the day. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
– Wayne Gretzky

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

Old Town Pool replacement plans floating to Planning Commission

By James Cullum
Bird's-eye view rendering looking southeast at Old Town Pool from the parking lot (via City of Alexandria)

A proposal to completely replace the Old Town Pool and bathhouse and make landscape improvements is heading to the Alexandria Planning Commission.

On Tuesday, May 5, the Planning Commission will weigh in on the proposal by the city’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities to completely renovate the pool facility, to fully renovate the pool facility, which has not had a major update since it opened in 1975. The meeting follows a unanimous recommendation from the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission, which endorsed the project in a letter to City Council.

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New Traffic and Parking Board member testified on Braddock Road changes for civic association

By Emily Leayman
The Traffic and Parking Board in March 2026 (via City of Alexandria)

A new Traffic and Parking Board member appointed by Alexandria City Council had testified on behalf of a citizens association on the Braddock Road changes the board approved in February.

Rosemarie Spano was appointed by City Council as a citizen member of the board on April 14. Spano replaces former Chair Ann Tucker, who had served on the board for 10 years and had her last meeting in March. Spano told ALXnow her term starts in May.

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Alexandria vies for ninth consecutive Condé Nast Traveler ‘Best Small Cities’ ranking

By Emily Leayman
The Alexandria waterfront along the Potomac River (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria is vying for its ninth consecutive ranking in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. The city is nominated in the “Cities” category and hopes to retain its place among the “Best Small Cities in the U.S.”

Visit Alexandria, the city’s tourism organization, is asking for public support to keep Alexandria on the list. High-profile rankings in Condé Nast Traveler and other publications are one of the organization’s strategies to boost visitor-related tax revenues that fund core city services.

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