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Expect a mostly cloudy day with a high near 45 and a southwest wind around 6 mph. On Saturday night, snow showers are likely, possibly mixed with rain, before turning into all snow after 4am. The low will be around 29, with calm winds shifting to north at 5 to 8 mph after midnight. The chance of precipitation stands at 80% with new snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible. See more from Weather.gov.

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

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We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

Around Town

In Alexandria this weekend: ‘The Nutcracker’, bar crawls, cookie decorating and more

By Katie Taranto

Published December 12, 2025 at 3:50PM

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Alexandria Christmas tree lighting at Market Square, Nov. 22, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

This December weekend in Alexandria brings a hefty helping of holiday cheer with festive concerts and markets, bar crawls and opportunities for holiday light viewing.

Locals can get into the spirit with the Alexandria Citizens Band’s holiday sing-along tonight, or try their hand at cookie decorating at the Made in VA store. Folk rock legend Don McLean will make a special appearance at The Birchmere on Sunday night, where he’ll perform a mix of classics and holiday tunes.

Listing of the Day: 4970 Mount Landing Road (Vacation/Investment)

By ALXnow.com

Published June 10, 2026 at 5:45PM

4970 Mount Landing Road

Noteworthy: Classic farmhouse, thoughtfully renovated for the modern lifestyle.

Are you searching for the charm of an historic farmhouse but don’t want the “old house headaches?” Welcome to your perfect home. THE BEST PART: No short-term restrictions so you have flexibility. Live here. Use it as a getaway. Maximize the vibes as an Airbnb.

News

Kaine predicts small chance of a Senate vote to extend health care subsidies in community roundtable

By James Cullum

Published December 12, 2025 at 2:45PM | Updated December 12, 2025 at 3:06PM

(Left to right) Neighborhood Health CEO Dr. Basim Khan, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Katie Baker of Protect Our Care at a roundtable discussion on healthcare at Neighborhood Health in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County, Dec. 12, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

In a roundtable near Alexandria today, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said there is a small chance that the Senate will coalesce around a deal to prevent premium health care hikes for millions of Americans before next month.

Kaine made the statement surrounded by health care professionals at a Neighborhood Health clinic just south of Alexandria, in the wake of Thursday’s rejection of health care bills in the U.S. Senate to extend Affordable Care Act subsidy extensions passed in 2021 that will expire at the end of this year.

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Speakers call for renaming ACHS fields at Minnie Howard after late Mayor Kerry Donley

By Katie Taranto

Published December 12, 2025 at 1:45PM

Former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran speaks at an ACPS facilities renaming public hearing on Dec. 11, 2025 (via ACPS)

Several community members braved the cold yesterday evening (Thursday) to voice their support for a petition to rename The Fields at Alexandria City High School after former Mayor Kerry Donley.

Eight out of thirteen speakers yesterday spoke in support of the measure during a public hearing on Alexandria City Public Schools’ considerations to rename four facilities across the district. Among them were Gayle Reuter, former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran and Kaitlin Donley, one of Donley’s daughters.

Event

Old Town North Pride!

June 20, 2026 6:00 pm -10:00 pm

St. Elmo's Coffee Pub - Old Town North

529 Montgomery St

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

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Old Town North Pride is here! Join us June 20th from 6-10PM for a night filled with dancing, joy, and community in the heart of Old Town North!

Pride Dance Party @ St. Elmo’s: Hit the floor and dance the night away with music by DJ Thunderbunny

News

California-based autonomous food delivery robots launch service in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published December 12, 2025 at 12:15PM

Serve Robotics has expanded its on-demand robotic delivery service to Alexandria (via Serve Robotics/Instagram.

The food delivery robots have come to Alexandria, and they’ve got your order.

California-based Serve Robotics Inc., in partnership with Uber Eats, recently launched its autonomous sidewalk delivery company across the city. That means that folks ordering food in Old Town, Del Ray, Potomac West and nearby neighborhoods now have the option to get their orders delivered by a driverless robot.

Around Town

Three Old Town shops open late tonight for ‘Midnight Merriment’ festivities

By Katie Taranto

Published December 12, 2025 at 11:30AM

Red Barn Mercantile holiday decorations (courtesy of Red Barn Mercantile)

Three local businesses along King Street in Old Town will be open late tonight (Friday) for a holiday-themed celebration.

Red Barn Mercantile (1117 King Street), Pippin Toy Co. (1310 King Street) and Penny Post (1201 King Street) will remain open from 8 p.m. to midnight for “Midnight Merriment” festivities. The shops plan to offer refreshments and activities throughout the night as shoppers enjoy “the magic of Old Town Alexandria after dark,” according to a release.

News

JUST IN: Missing Alexandria man found dead in Joseph Hensley Park

By Katie Taranto

Published December 12, 2025 at 10:40AM

Alexandria police (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The Alexandria Police Department has recovered the remains of an Alexandria man who went missing earlier this month.

Hieu Ngo, 29, was found dead yesterday (Thursday) in a wooded area of Joseph Hensley Park at 4200 Eisenhower Avenue near the Capital Beltway, according to an announcement from APD this morning (Friday). An initial investigation “does not indicate that the death is suspicious,” and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is working to determine the official cause of death, according to the announcement.

News

Alexandria Fire Department extinguishes residential fire in North Ridge

By James Cullum

Published December 12, 2025 at 9:45AM

The Alexandria Fire Department extinguished a fire on Wellington Road in the city's North Ridge neighborhood (via Alexandria Firefighters Inc. Local 2141/Facebook

The Alexandria Fire Department extinguished a residential building fire in North Ridge last night (Thursday).

No injuries were reported in the blaze, which occurred at around 6:30 p.m. at the 3200 block of Wellington Road, near the intersection with Gunston Road. The fire started in a three-level, multi-unit home, in a bedroom on the second floor.

Around Town

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Jax, a ‘shaggy dog full of fun personality’

By Katie Taranto

Published December 12, 2025 at 8:15AM

Jax (courtesy of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria)

Meet Jax, an adorably furry four-legged friend and resident of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

The five-year-old pooch weighs about 40 pounds and is starting to settle into his mature personality, making him “ideal for adopters who prefer to skip the rambunctious puppy phase,” according to an AWLA volunteer.