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 — Nov 19, 2025.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- AFD extinguishes fire at Landmark high-rise, transporting two residents to hospital (858 views)
- Alexandria Cider Festival brings tastings, food trucks to Old Town this weekend (635 views)
- Alexandria to receive $10.9 million in funding for DASH, senators announce (391 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
☁️ Thursday’s forecast
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high temperature near 52 degrees accompanied by a light and variable wind. Thursday night will also be mostly cloudy, while the temperature drops to around 43 degrees and a calm wind prevails. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
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Amid deepening federal funding cuts to programs for crime victims, commonwealth’s attorneys gathered in Alexandria today (Wednesday) to listen to survivors’ stories.
The public officials attended the discussion at the National Organization of Victim Advocacy on 510 King Street. Among them were Steve Descano of Fairfax County, Parisa Dehghani-Tafti of Arlington and Falls Church and Remin Fatehi of Norfolk.
The city of Alexandria will receive $10.9 million in federal grant funding toward DASH, Sens. Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D) announced today (Wednesday).
Funding will benefit the transit system’s Bus Fleet Replacement & Facility Rehabilitation project, an undertaking that aims to transition Alexandria to 100% zero-emission buses over the next decade and build infrastructure to support the growing fleet, according to a release.
An appealing annual cider festival is right around the corner in Old Town.
The Alexandria Cider Festival will return to Lloyd House at 220 N. Washington Street this Saturday, Nov. 22, with cider tastings from Lost Boy Cider and Ciders from Mars, live music, food, games and a souvenir glass for ticket holders.
Join us for an empowering, electrical basics workshop designed for women homeowners who are ready to take control of their homes. In this knowledge-based session, participants will learn how to navigate their breaker box, understand GFCI and AFCI outlets, reset tripped breakers, and locate their main shut-off. No experience necessary just a willingness to learn. Walk away with the confidence to handle common electrical situations safely and independently.
The Alexandria Fire Department transported two people to Inova Fairfax Hospital last night (Tuesday) after responding to a two-alarm high-rise apartment fire in Landmark.
The fire on the 14th floor of London Park Towers at 5375 Duke Street was reported at around 6:30 p.m. Tower 203 crews arrived and found the apartment unit engulfed in flames which were visible from the street.
Former FBI Director James Comey will make another run Wednesday at getting his criminal case dismissed, with his lawyers looking to convince a judge that the prosecution is vindictive and rooted in President Donald Trump’s hatred of him.
The arguments arrive as the Comey case appears freshly imperiled following a judge’s excoriation of the Justice Department on Monday and as multiple challenges to the indictment may result in its dismissal.
The historic Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House site is collecting non-perishable food donations in exchange for admission discounts this holiday season.
Now through Dec. 29, guests who bring one canned good to the Woodlawn admissions desk can receive a 10% discount on individual tour admission. The food drive comes as the museums aim to provide non-perishable, shelf-stable foods in “waterproof food pantries” outside the front gates at the Quaker Meeting House.
City Posted for ‘National Stormwater Day’ — “Learn more about what the City is doing and what you can do to protect from flooding.” Also, the Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Group will host a regular meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, in person and on Zoom. [Alexandria T&ES/X]
Scottish Walk Volunteers Needed — “Alexandria nonprofit Campagna Center is recruiting volunteers for the 54th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade happening on Saturday, Dec. 6. About 40 to 50 volunteers are needed to fill a variety of roles., including banner carriers, vehicle lineup, assembly block volunteers and more.” [Patch]
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 18, 2025.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- Akeno Sushi plans late November opening in Old Town (733 views)
- Alexandria Sheriff’s Office recovers missing man with Project Lifesaver technology (635 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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🌥️ Wednesday’s forecast
Patchy fog is expected to clear by 9am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies with a high around 51. A calm wind will shift to the north at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. As for Wednesday night, expect mostly cloudy conditions, a low of 41, and a north wind at 5 mph calming down by evening. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading!
