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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 — Aug 25, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Some Amtrak trips to run from Alexandria instead of D.C. for nine days in October (1125 views)
  2. Alexandria police bust man allegedly selling guns and marijuana on Instagram (752 views)
  3. Alexandria school meal prices jump more than usual this school year (495 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Wednesday’s forecast

Today will be mostly sunny with a high of around 88°F. Winds will be calm, shifting to the south at 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m.; the low will be around 71°F, with a south wind at 9 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
– Arthur Ashe

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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An apparent small fire on the Metro tracks prompted an emergency response at the Braddock Road Metro station Tuesday evening.

The Alexandria Fire Department was called to the station (700 N. West Street) around 5:14 p.m. According to radio dispatches, a Metro supervisor called 911 to report potential wood burning on Track 2. Units found an apparent smoking crosstie and did not believe Metro had to shut down the electrified third rail.


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803 Chalfonte Dr - Listed by Adrianna Vallario
803 Chalfonte Dr – Listed by Adrianna Vallario

This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass, a North Ridge-based Alexandria, VA real estate agent helping buyers, sellers, upsizers, and downsizers, throughout Alexandria City and Northern VA.

In September 2026, 16 detached homes sold, 62 condos sold, and 35 townhomes sold. Detached home sales are down 56% when compared to the same time period last year, condos are down 26%, and townhomes are down 29%. 

Most Expensive Detached Homes Sold:

$1,650,000 – 908 W Taylor Run Pkwy  6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,318 Sqft , Listed by Corey Dutko, EXP Realty 

$1,649,900 – 517 Janney’s Ln 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 3,250 Sqft, Listed by Andrew Riguzzi, Compass 

$1,565,000 – 3112 N Rosser St 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, 3,930 Sqft, Listed by Michelle Sagatov, Washington Fine Properties

$1,450,000 – 414 E Howell Ave 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 2,092 Sqft, Listed by Lauren Kolazas, RLAH 

$1,400,000 – 803 Chalfonte Dr 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2,478 Sqft, Listed by Adrianna Vallario, Compass 

Least Expensive Townhomes Sold: 

$475,000 – 714 Four Mile Rd 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, 1,056 Sqft, Listed by Yascara Tudor Gil, Spring Hill Real Estate 

$614,000 – 1620 Boyle St 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,175 Sqft, Listed by Beverly Tatum, TTR Sotheby’s 

$615,000 – 235 S Jenkins St 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,976 Sqft, Listed by Bethany Stalder, KW Metro

$679,000 – 219 Buchanan St 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,125 Sqft, Listed by Omar S Sherzai, Long & Foster 

$775,000 – 1715 Dogwood Dr 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 2,376 Sqft, Listed by Michael Webb, RE/MAX 

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


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A 23-year-old Alexandria man faces felony charges after allegedly selling guns and marijuana on Instagram.

The suspect was arrested in May after a five-month investigation by the Alexandria Police Department, in cooperation with the U.S. Postal Service, according to a recently unsealed search warrant affidavit. APD found that multiple packages containing pounds of marijuana were sent from Arizona and California to the suspect at an address in the 1300 block of Cleveland Street in Alexandria’s North Ridge-Rosemont neighborhood.


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Alexandria Union Station will be busier than usual for nine days in October as it replaces D.C.’s Union Station for some Amtrak trips.

Amtrak announced Monday that it will be replacing aging track components for nine days, prompting a service suspension at the control point between D.C. and Virginia. Work will start after service ends on Friday, Oct. 16 and be completed before morning service on Monday, Oct. 26.


Event

Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria.
Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, friends, families, and neighbors for an uplifting community event supporting access to breast cancer screening and care across the DMV.
Walk to Bust Cancer brings our community together to turn hope into action and help expand access to timely breast health care. Register to walk, gather your team, and join us at Fort Hunt Park.


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Alexandria City Public Schools is increasing the cost of breakfast and lunch at the elementary and middle schools that charge for meals.

Starting this school year, the cost of breakfast will rise by 25 cents (to $2.35 for all grade levels), and lunch will jump 50 cents (to $3.75) for students in kindergarten to fifth grade, and will cost $3.95 for students in grades 6 to 8, according to ACPS.


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The Old Town North Alliance is one step closer to developing branding for the neighborhood’s new arts and cultural district.

The alliance’s board of directors named three artists as finalists in the Old Town North Arts and Cultural District Banner Design Project. They will be subject to a public vote to determine the winning artist.


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Nearly a year after rebranding as the Breast Cancer Collective, the Alexandria-based organization is preparing for major fundraisers in the fall to continue its work to make breast cancer screenings and treatments accessible.

The collective officially announced its rebranding as the Breast Cancer Collective last October. The name change from the National Breast Center Foundation sought to clear up confusion with other national breast cancer entities.


News

How Alexandria Pursued Gas Leaf Blower Ban without State Law — “[Former Attorney General Jason] Miyares, a Republican, acknowledged that the General Assembly had voted down legislation giving local governments express authority to regulate leaf blowers, but cited case law in rejecting any inference of legislative intent from those outcomes as speculative. Alexandria, he concluded, was clearly within its rights to ban the equipment. Alexandria used that green light to amend its noise ordinance in May of 2025 and begin an 18-month phaseout of gas leaf blowers. A full prohibition is set to take effect on November 17, 2026.” [Virginia Mercury]

Acting Superintendent on Biggest Challenge of This School Year — “With the reality of maintaining a variety of rising costs, including healthcare premiums and other operating variables, the school division is expecting another challenging budget year. While maintaining our focus on supporting students, staff and our schools, investing in recruitment and retention remains critical to ensuring ACPS can continue to attract and retain the talented educators and staff who serve our students each day.” [WTOP]


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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 — Aug 24, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria prioritizes tree management as it battles invasive spotted lanternflies (4453 views)
  2. Property owner wants to build six townhouses in Old Town bank parking lot (1311 views)
  3. Alexandria students begin school year with stricter cell phone rules, new boundaries (630 views)
  4. D.C. man faces felony charge after alleged $1K Old Town yoga store theft (603 views)
  5. Morning Notes for August 24, 2026 (505 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

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🌥️ Tuesday’s forecast

There will be increasing clouds with a high of around 86 degrees and a northwest wind blowing at 5 to 8 mph. On Tuesday night, expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures dropping to about 64 degrees, and a light northwest wind. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
– Henry David Thoreau

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!