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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 13, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Friday 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 — Mar 13, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Landlord drops lawsuit against Del Ray beer garden owners (1403 views)
  2. New Falafel Inc. on Duke Street keeps Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory menu (1011 views)
  3. Poll: The best burger spot in Alexandria (930 views)
  4. The Commodore cuts ribbon on new Old Town dive bar (603 views)

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. UPDATE: Power restored after Old Town outage affecting nearly 2,000 residents (8068 views)
  2. ‘Taco Bell DC 50K’ plans return to Alexandria after hundreds run in November fast food race (5468 views)
  3. ‘Five-star dive bar’ The Commodore plans ribbon cutting in Old Town this week (4268 views)
  4. Two Alexandria chefs will compete in new season of ‘Top Chef’ (3014 views)
  5. Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge to open multiple times over next two days (2301 views)
  6. PHOTOS: St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to Old Town for 43rd year (1917 views)
  7. Despite School Board protest, City Council votes to change ACPS appropriation process (1414 views)
  8. ACPS board asks City Council to postpone resolution vote on new school funding measure (1141 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

🌤️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies with a high around 56 and west winds ranging from 10 to 16 mph, gusting up to 28 mph. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with lows near 40. The north wind will be around 5 mph before becoming light and variable. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
– Steve Jobs

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

Weather

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory issued for Alexandria

By ALXnow.com
Old Dominion Boat Club’s flag waves in the high winds in Old Town (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Make sure to tie down those loose items outside your home, because things just got windy in Alexandria.

A Wind Advisory was just issued for Alexandria and the D.C. area. Winds between 20 and 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected through 7 p.m. today, forecasters say.

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Sponsored

Most and least expensive homes – October

By Adrianna Vallario
This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in the North Ridge area of Alexandria City, Adrianna is more than just a real estate agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate.

In October 2026, 26 detached homes sold, 50 condos sold, and 41 townhomes sold. Detached home sales are down 40% when compared to the same time period last year, condos are down 52%, and townhomes are down 18%.

Most Expensive Detached Home Sales:

Least Expensive Townhome Sales:

3400 Saylor Pl - Listed by DSA Properties, photo from Bright MLS
3400 Saylor Pl – Listed by DSA Properties, photo from Bright MLS

If you have any questions about these listings, or are looking to make a move in the DMV, please contact Adrianna Vallario – Your Alexandria Real Estate Agent.

News

Landlord drops lawsuit against Del Ray beer garden owners

By James Cullum
The Garden at 1503 Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray (staff photo by James Cullum)

The landlords of a popular beer garden in Del Ray have dropped their eviction lawsuit against their tenants.

Despite the win, Jeremy Barber and Justus Frank, the owners of The Garden (1503 Mount Vernon Avenue), are still suing their landlords at Twenty-Third Street Corridor LLC, and plan to go back to Alexandria Circuit Court in October.

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Announcement

Old Town Fitness Studio for People Over 50 Down to Final 2 Spots Before Saturday Deadline

By Revolutionary Fitness

Revolutionary Fitness is a semi-private strength and longevity training studio for adults 50+ at 215 N. Payne St. in Old Town. Registration for its 21-day Fall Into Fitness program closes this Saturday, October 31. Two spots remain.

The program is built for adults who never trained seriously, haven’t trained in years, or keep starting programs that don’t stick. Members get:

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Around Town

The Commodore cuts ribbon on new Old Town dive bar

By Katie Taranto
Rob Van de Graaff and Steve Kim pierce the ribbon on the new Commodore bar using a trident at 220 N. Lee Street (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

The Commodore, a self-described “five-star dive bar,” is now open for business in Old Town.

Owners Rob Van de Graaff and Steve Kim used a huge trident to pierce the ribbon on their new bar and restaurant at 220 N. Lee Street yesterday (Thursday). It was an on-brand move for the business, which is filled with nautical decor.

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Event

Dialogue for Democracy

Poster advertising Dialogue for Democracy event with Nov 3 schedule and Capitol dome illustration, plus registration info and topics.

Event location

George Mason University, Buchanan Hall

4379 Mason Pond Drive

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Add to Calendar

High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!

Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.

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Around Town

New Falafel Inc. on Duke Street keeps Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory menu

By James Cullum
The new Falafel Inc. will still serve cheesesteaks and keep the Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory sign up at 3060 Duke Street (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandrians can now get falafel with their cheesesteak, as a Falafel Inc. franchise soft-opened this week in the longtime home of the Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory at 3060 Duke Street. Its new owner plans on running with both concepts, according to staff at the new restaurant.

The restaurant officially opened on Sunday, March 9. A grand opening event is currently in the works, but a date has not been set, staff told ALXnow.

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Around Town

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Kelly, an easygoing canine companion

By Emily Leayman
Kelly, an adoptable dog at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (courtesy of AWLA)

Meet Kelly, a handsome dog at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria who will bring a mix of his playful and chill nature to his next adopter.

This 2-year-old is no longer a puppy, making it an ideal point for positive reinforcement training, an AWLA volunteer told ALXnow. The pup weighs 43 pounds and has a black and tan coat.

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News

Morning Notes for March 13, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A bench at Waterfront Park in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 13, 1847, Alexandria was formally retroceded from the District of Columbia back to the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 1801, the national capital was officially designated on lands donated by the states of Maryland and Virginia, with the small seaport communities of Georgetown, Maryland and Alexandria, Virginia included within the diamond-shaped, 100 mile square boundary of the new city.” [Historic Alexandria]

Former N. Va. Resident Identified as ODU Shooter — “The gunman believed to be behind Thursday’s shooting that left one dead and two wounded at Old Dominion University was Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Sterling resident convicted nine years ago of attempting to provide material support to ISIS.” [Inside NoVA]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 12, 2026

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 — Mar 12, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. UPDATE: Power restored after Old Town outage affecting nearly 2,000 residents (5201 views)
  2. Despite School Board protest, City Council votes to change ACPS appropriation process (615 views)
  3. Private job losses tied to federal reductions pose concern in Alexandria, expert says (552 views)
  4. Morning Notes for March 12, 2026 (402 views)
  5. Silver Spring teen arrested for alleged gun brandishing in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood (348 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Friday’s forecast

Clouds will thicken throughout the day as temperatures reach a high near 54°F. Expect winds to pick up from the south, ranging from 7 to 22 mph and gusting up to 38 mph. For Friday night, skies will clear, leaving a low temperature around 42°F. Southwest winds will blow between 10 and 17 mph, with gusts reaching up to 31 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
– Buddha

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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