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JUST IN: Jefferson-Houston teacher named N. Va. region’s teacher of the year

By James Cullum
Jefferson-Houston AVID teacher Deedra Robinson (with her students) was named Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year, April 8, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Deedra Robinson, a teacher at Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School, has been named the Region 4 (Northern Virginia) Teacher of the Year.

The surprise announcement was made this afternoon (Wednesday) by Jenna Conway, Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, in front of an assembly of students, family members and Alexandria City Public Schools administrators. Robinson teaches 48 students in the school’s Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program and plans to retire at the end of the school year.

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New coffee shop and wine bar aims for spring opening on Queen Street

By Katie Taranto
Cherry on Top is coming soon to Queen Street in Old Town (courtesy of Ksenia Varakina)

An upcoming café and wine bar in Old Town is getting closer to opening its doors.

Ksenia Varakina told ALXnow she is hoping to open her new business, Cherry on Top, around mid- to late May at 1021 Queen Street. There, she hopes to offer a variety of wine, espresso beverages, charcuterie and pastries across the shop and its accompanying 437-square-foot yard.

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Del Ray splash pad construction nears finish line after years of planning

By Emily Leayman
Construction on the interactive fountain/splash pad at Colasanto Park in Del Ray (staff photo by James Cullum)

After years of planning, a splash pad along Del Ray’s Mount Vernon Avenue will soon be available for families to enjoy in the summer season.

The Colasanto Interactive Fountain, which replaced a pool that’s been closed since 2010, is being constructed behind Del Ray Artisans at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Commonwealth Avenues. The latest timeline calls for completion in late April, according to the city’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities.

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State trooper injured during I-495 chase into Alexandria, suspect arrested at Metro station

By James Cullum
Virginia State Police cruiser (staff photo)

A Virginia state trooper was injured after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 495 near Telegraph Road in Alexandria Tuesday night while pursuing a fleeing suspect following a crash.

The suspect, Gregory S. Newton, 57, of Springfield, was later arrested with help from Metro Transit Police at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station in D.C. He was charged with assault on a police officer, hit and run, driving on a suspended license, possession of a controlled substance and eluding police.

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Spring2ACTion early giving begins today for Alexandria nonprofits

By Emily Leayman
Spring2ACTion marks 16 years in April 22, 2026 (via ACT for Alexandria)

Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s annual day of giving, kicks off early giving today (Wednesday) — two weeks before the main event.

The fundraising campaign supporting local nonprofits is marking its 16th year on Wednesday, April 22. Early giving runs through April 8 up to the event date.

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Morning Notes for April 8, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Walking on the Alexandria waterfront (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “April 8, 1861, an election was held to determine the Overseers of the Poor. This four-member board was responsible for the Almshouse, the publicly-funded poorhouse where indigent tenants worked, growing their own food on a large tract of farmland.” [Historic Alexandria]

Noah Lyles Ties the Knot — Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield married on April 4, 2026, at The Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge in Trenton, Ga. The wedding, which followed a theme of “All Shades of Melanin,” included a performance by gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard. [Vogue]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 7, 2026

By ALXnow.com

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 — Apr 7, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. UPDATE: Adult pedestrian hit in West End Alexandria (2031 views)
  2. Driver cited after pedestrian struck in Del Ray: police (1568 views)
  3. Five Alexandria restaurants make appearance in regional RAMMY finalists (1247 views)
  4. Freeze Warning follows elevated fire threat in Alexandria and D.C. region (338 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather with a high near 54°F and a northeast wind around 6 mph. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 35°F and areas of frost developing after 3 a.m. The southeast wind will range from 3 to 6 mph. 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!

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UPDATE: Adult pedestrian hit in West End Alexandria

By Emily Leayman and James Cullum
N. Van Dorn Street closure at the crash scene (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria police and fire are responding to the West End for a pedestrian crash this afternoon (Tuesday).

The pedestrian was struck around 3:22 p.m. in the area of N. Van Dorn Street and Sanger Avenue, according to the police and fire scanner. Alexandria Police Department spokesperson Rebekka Heite told ALXnow the pedestrian is an adult woman.

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Va. education secretary, elected officials to make listening tour stop at ACHS

By James Cullum
Inside the new Alexandria City High School's Minnie Howard Campus, May 29, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Virginia Secretary of Education Jeffery O. Smith will stop at Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard Campus (3775 W. Braddock Road) on Wednesday night (April 8) as part of a statewide listening tour organized by the Virginia Department of Education.

Smith will be joined by Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Jenna Conway, House of Delegates Majority Leader Del. Charniele Herring (D-4), Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-3), and Alexandria City School Board members. The event at 6 p.m. is a stop on the statewide Commonwealth Listening Tour: Speak Up for Virginia’s Future. Registration is available for families seeking to attend.

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