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 17, 2025.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- UPDATED: APD arrests suspect following Sunday night Arlandria stabbing (1635 views)
- Living in mold and disrepair, ARHA tenants decry unsafe living conditions, neglect (1581 views)
- National Science Foundation will stay in Carlyle, retaining hundreds of jobs (1255 views)
- LaPluma cafe gets more seating and longer hours in Old Town, after neighbors rally support (881 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
🌧️ Tuesday’s forecast
Rain is likely after 1pm, with increasing clouds and highs around 50°F. Afternoon winds will come from the southwest at around 5 mph. Precipitation chances are 50%. For Tuesday night, rain is expected mainly before 1am, with lows around 41°F and southeast winds at 3 to 5 mph. Precipitation chances rise to 90%, with new amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
– Winston Churchill
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
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Past and present residents at Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) properties are continuing to speak out against years of neglect and unsafe living conditions at their homes.
Chronic mold and cockroach infestations, ignored maintenance tickets and denied rehousing requests are just some of the many grievances ARHA tenants described in conversations to ALXnow this month and during a protest last Wednesday.
The competition pool at the Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility has reopened following repairs to its filtration system.
The pool at 3795 W. Braddock Road unexpectedly closed last Monday after staff members noticed an issue in the pump room and coordinated a repair, according to a city announcement this afternoon (Monday).
Alexandria leaders have approved an Old Town cafe’s request to expand its outdoor seating and extend Sunday hours, after several neighbors spoke in support of the measure.
The City Council green-lit LaPluma Coffee & Wine’s special use permit application to increase outdoor seating capacity from 28 guests to 40, and to remain open until 10 p.m. on Sundays, as opposed to 6 p.m.
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With two new grants, a STEM education nonprofit in Alexandria is looking to expand its programming to more Virginia students. Rosie Riveters plans to introduce its hands-on learning tools to […]
The National Science Foundation (NSF) will remain in Carlyle, after it announced an official search for office space last summer.
Through NSF’s decision, Alexandria will retain 1,600 NSF federal employees and scientist jobs, the city announced in a release Friday evening. Local officials intend to work with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and property owner LCOR Inc. “over the coming months” to ensure a smooth transition.
A suspect has been arrested following a stabbing in Arlandria last night (Sunday) that left a man with non-life threatening injuries.
The victim was stabbed in the stomach outside an apartment complex around 6:30 p.m. in the 3900 block of Mount Vernon Avenue near Bruce Street, according to APD dispatches. Witnesses who called police told ALXnow that the victim was stabbed multiple times.
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Nov. 17, 1927, a devastating tornado ripped through Alexandria, injuring dozens of people and causing half million dollars in damage. The front façade of Jackson Hotel on King Street was torn away and some displaced families were temporarily sheltered at the almshouse in Del Ray … The path of the tornado spread over 17 miles long with a width ranging from 20 to over 300 yards. Witnesses described the sound of the wind as ‘a huge waterfall.’ Fortunately there were no fatalities, but 32 people were injured in the unusual weather event.” [Historic Alexandria]
APD Honors Crash Victims — “Chief McGuire joined Alexandria Families for Safe Streets this morning (Sunday) for an important ceremony marking the day and affirming our commitment to Vision Zero. We stand with survivors and all who continue to carry the impact of these incidents. Together, let us commit to safer roads, responsible driving, and protecting one another.” [Alexandria Police Department]
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 — Nov 14, 2025.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- Husband-wife duo open Bluemont Local, a new indoor playground, in Del Ray (1140 views)
- JUST IN: Fired ARHA CEO sues organization, alleging misleading statements over termination (978 views)
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- New speakeasy ‘Bar 86’ opens in Old Town with tiki bar atmosphere (13426 views)
- Northern lights could return to N. Va. skies tonight after Tuesday auroras (9035 views)
- Veterans Day in Alexandria: Events, closures and deals for veterans (2887 views)
- APD investigating after suspects steal cash register from West End convenience store (2772 views)
- JUST IN: Judge dismisses case against Alexandria’s Zoning for Housing overhaul (2772 views)
- Project leaders break ground on Samuel Madden Homes affordable apartment complex (2595 views)
- Federal judge in Alexandria orders release of three immigrants arrested by ICE (2006 views)
- Officials break ground on railway improvement projects at Alexandria Amtrak station (1489 views)
- Maintenance workers restrain larceny suspect at West End apartment complex (1442 views)
- Mayor Gaskins, City Council ask sheriff to cease voluntary inmate transfers to ICE (1438 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 a mostly cloudy day with temperatures reaching around 64°F and calm winds shifting to the south at 5-7 mph in the afternoon. On Saturday night, there is a 30% chance of rain, primarily after 1am, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies and a low near 55°F. Southwest winds will be at 8-10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
– Lao Tzu
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!
