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Alexandria’s public housing authority suspends evictions amid reorganization

By James Cullum
ARHA properties in Old Town, Alexandria. (Staff photo by James Cullum)

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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‘Maman’ French-inspired cafe plans December opening in Old Town

By Katie Taranto
Maman's new Old Town storefront (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

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.

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World AIDS Day event with testimonies and music happening in Alexandria next week

By Katie Taranto
ACOHA Commissioner speaks at World AIDS Day 2023 (courtesy of Alexandria Health Department)

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.

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These holiday toy drives in Alexandria are still accepting donations

By James Cullum
Volunteer Alexandria's Toys 4 ALX holiday toy drive (via Port City Brewing Company/Facebook)

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.

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Event

An Intimate Evening with George Washington

Event location

Duvall House

305 Cameron Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

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Join George Washington at the beautiful, historic Duvall House—the site of his “coming home” celebration after the Revolutionary War! Libations and hearty hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $150 per person, with proceeds benefiting the 2027 George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria. Reserve your space at the event website, or email us at [email protected] if you prefer to pay at the door.

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Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies

By James Cullum
Alexandria City Hall sign (staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

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:

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Morning Notes for November 25, 2025

By ALXnow.com
An Old Town evening in November 2025 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

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]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 24, 2025

By ALXnow.com

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:

  1. Alexandria police investigating after shots fired Saturday in West End parking lot (1355 views)
  2. Teen arrested after allegedly firing gel pellets from moving car in Old Town (901 views)
  3. Old Town Farmers’ Market will relocate in January amid City Hall renovations (647 views)
  4. Gourmet wine and beer shop reopens in new Del Ray storefront (640 views)
  5. 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!

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APD launches ‘crime prevention plan’ to improve safety during the holidays

By Katie Taranto
Alexandria police drive down E. Reed Avenue in Alexandria, Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

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 […]

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Gourmet wine and beer shop reopens in new Del Ray storefront

By James Cullum
The Department of Beer and Wine has moved to 2805 Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray (via Instagram)

The Department of Beer and Wine finally has a new home in Del Ray.

The gourmet beer and wine shop held a soft opening over the weekend at its new location at 2805 Mount Vernon Avenue. The location was formerly occupied by the ASAP Printing and Mailing Company and shares the building with a Truist bank.

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