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 — Nov 25, 2025.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies (983 views)
- ‘Maman’ French-inspired cafe plans December opening in Old Town (802 views)
- Alexandria’s public housing authority suspends evictions amid reorganization (545 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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🌦️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect rain before 7am, followed by patchy fog until 9am, then cloudy skies will gradually clear with a high near 70. A southwest wind will blow at 9-11 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. There’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy and breezy, with a low of 38 and winds gusting up to 39 mph. Thanksgiving Day will be partly sunny with a high of 44, and winds gusting up to 28 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
– Albert Einstein
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
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In the wake of the restructuring of Alexandria’s public housing authority and its board of commissioners, the organization has temporarily halted eviction proceedings against its tenants.
Mark Jinks, the new chair of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority‘s board of commissioners, made the announcement at the board’s monthly meeting in Old Town last night (Monday). Jinks and five other board members were installed last month by City Council to reverse a “system failure,” as described by Mayor Alyia Gaskins.
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A French-inspired cafe with a growing presence in the D.C. area is hoping to open a location in Old Town as soon as next month.
Maman, which started construction at 701 King Street in September, is currently preparing to open in a 3,900-square-foot vacancy left by Foxtrot in spring 2024.
The city of Alexandria plans to honor World AIDS Day with an evening of choir performances, testimonies and education next week.
The city’s annual World AIDS Day Commemoration invites residents to remember those lost to HIV/AIDS, celebrate progress made for people at risk or living with HIV/AIDS and stand in solidarity against stigmas surrounding the virus. The event is scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m. next Monday, Dec. 1, at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center on 1108 Jefferson Street.
Alexandria, VA – In recognition of World Pride Month, the City of Alexandria welcomes back the Annual LGBTQIA+ Pride fair on June 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. at John Carlyle Square Park (300 John Carlyle Street), sponsored by the City of Alexandria, Del Ray Community Partnership, Inova Pride, Kindred Tree Healing Center, and VEG ER for Pets.
Join neighbors, friends, and allies for an afternoon of music, creativity, and community. Enjoy emcee Rayceen Pendarvis, inspiring words from Alexandria leaders, live performances by the Funicular Project, line-dancing, and DJ Thunderbunny. Express yourself at the mobile art lab, grab a bite from local food vendors, and explore more than 100 Pride affirming programs, organizations, and businesses from across Alexandria. Families are invited to experience Drag Story Hour, celebrating imagination, joy, and the freedom to be your authentic self.
A number of local toy drives are still accepting donations, hoping to bring joy to thousands of kids in and around Alexandria this holiday season.
The deadline to donate to the following toy and gift card drives is just around the corner.
Civic-minded Alexandria residents who want to help lead their city have an opportunity to serve on a board or commission, and the deadline to apply is approaching soon.
Applicants must be city residents, and otherwise a special waiver will need to be approved by City Council. Committee assignments can last between two and five years, and residents can only apply for one committee at a time. The online application deadline is 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, and the following openings are available:
Legislative Council Meeting Tonight — City Council will convene at 6 p.m. Key docket items include an update on the city’s new economic development plan draft, ALX Forward, as well as a presentation on 311 services and a work session with the Alexandria Delegation to the General Assembly. Councilmembers will also provide reports on several city boards, committees and commissions. Documents and other meeting-related materials are available to preview on the city website. [City of Alexandria]
Theogony Wins National Courage Award — “The Student Press Law Center and the National Scholastic Press Association are proud to honor the staff of Theogony at Alexandria City High School with the 2025 Courage in Student Journalism Award for their determined pursuit of student press freedom when school district staff sought to instill prior review and cement their principal as editor.” [Student Press Law Center]
Good Monday 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 — Nov 24, 2025.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- Alexandria police investigating after shots fired Saturday in West End parking lot (1355 views)
- Teen arrested after allegedly firing gel pellets from moving car in Old Town (901 views)
- Old Town Farmers’ Market will relocate in January amid City Hall renovations (647 views)
- Gourmet wine and beer shop reopens in new Del Ray storefront (640 views)
- Morning Notes for November 24, 2025 (453 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
🌦️ Tuesday’s forecast
Expect rain to begin after 3pm with a high temperature near 57, accompanied by a south wind at around 7 mph. The precipitation probability is 80%, with less than a tenth of an inch expected. Rain will continue into Tuesday night, mainly before 1am, with a low temperature around 52, south wind at 6 to 8 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
– Walt Whitman
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading!
The Alexandria Police Department is rolling out a targeted effort to deter crime during the holiday season, as citywide crimes continue to trend downward. APD’s Holiday Crime Prevention Plan, which […]
