Virginia’s recreational water advisory has been lifted for the remaining part of the Potomac River affected by the Jan. 19 sewage spill, the state’s health department announced today (Tuesday).
The Virginia Department of Health’s advisory is no longer in effect in the Potomac River between the Capital Beltway/American Legion Bridge and Route 120/ Chain Bridge. The advisory, first issued Feb. 13, had been partially lifted on March 5 between Route 120 Chain Bridge to Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge in King George County. The change is effective immediately.
After a weather delay, a popular Del Ray pop-up bar’s next rendition is opening at the end of this month.
Owner Bill Blackburn told ALXnow that the Del Ray Dive at 2312 Mount Vernon Avenue has everything a good dive bar needs, from fake wooden paneling to Alexandria memorabilia, and even a White Claw claw machine.
A restaurant and bar with a focus on spirits has closed after nearly two years in Old Town North amid a legal battle with the landlord over rent.
The MacMillan Spirit House is no longer in business at 500 Montgomery Street, the MacMillan Restaurant Group confirmed to ALXnow. The spirit house first opened in late March 2024, as a sister establishment to the MacMillan Whisky Room at the Mosaic District in Fairfax County.
The owners of Matt and Tony’s All Day Kitchen + Bar (1501 Mount Vernon Avenue) have filed paperwork to open a sister location across the street in Del Ray.
Restaurant owners Matthew Sloan and Eric Brannon are asking the city for permission to allow 10 seats of outdoor dining for the space formerly occupied by Benny DiForza’s Pizza (1504B Mount Vernon Avenue) for a new restaurant named Little Birdie, according to their special use permit application.
Join us Saturday June 13 for a special edition of the Gustave Art & Craft Market, celebrating Father’s Day and the 2026 World Cup! Find that special gift for Dad from local artisans & crafters and enjoy family fun, community & Gustave’s delicious World Cup specialties. Plus, singer songwriter Chris Fotos performs before the game.
Gustave Art & Craft Market takes place the Second Saturday of the month at Gustave Boulangerie, 2213 Mt. Vernon Avenue in the heart of Del Ray. Each month features special kids’ activities. Mark your calendars for the Second Saturday and see you at Gustave!
Numerous restaurants and sports bars in Alexandria are gearing up for March Madness this week, with plans to offer specials on drinks and bites while the games play on.
Fans will get to see how their March Madness brackets fare when the NCAA men’s tournament’s first round begins Thursday (March 19) and women’s tournament follows on Friday (March 20). Games run until the final championship games on April 5 (women) and April 6 (men).
Alexandria Police are seeking a suspect in a Tuesday, March 10 assault of a woman around Tarleton Park in the West End.
Police confirmed to ALXnow that officers responded to the assault in the 4400 block of Vermont Avenue around 12 p.m. on March 10. According to scanner traffic, the victim reported she was walking home when a man pulled her pants down. The caller told police the suspect exposed himself.
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On March 17, 1856, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation authorizing the Alexandria Steam Ferry Company. The ferry company was permitted to operate across the Potomac, carrying passengers from Alexandria to Washington, D.C. and Maryland and back.” [Historic Alexandria]
SmartScan Vehicle Starts Roadway Data Collection — “Beginning Tuesday, March 17, residents may notice City vehicles equipped with cameras and sensors driving along Alexandria streets as part of a pilot program to help the City better understand roadway conditions in real time and support proactive decision making on road safety and maintenance.” [City of Alexandria]
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 — Mar 16, 2026.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- UPDATED: Tornado watch canceled amid severe storm forecast in Alexandria (3045 views)
- Alexandria man dies in crash on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (2202 views)
- Next ‘No Kings’ protest in Alexandria planned later in March (653 views)
- City Council scrutinizes funding gap for ACPS collective bargaining agreement (513 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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🌥️ Tuesday’s forecast
Clouds will increase throughout the day, reaching a high temperature near 40°F, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 11-13 mph and gusts up to 23 mph. As for Tuesday night, expect mostly clear skies with a low temperature around 27°F, as the northwest wind slows down to 5-10 mph, with gusts still reaching a maximum of 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
– Colin Powell
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading!
Alexandria City Council members are pressing for more answers before they can fill a $5.65 million budget gap to pay for Alexandria City Public Schools’ first-ever collective bargaining agreement.
Earlier this month, the School Board approved its $12.7 million collective bargaining agreement with the Education Association of Alexandria, promising a step increase for all eligible employees (and an extra step for staff employed since 2010), a 2% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for licensed staff, a 3.5% COLA for support staff and a $2,000 longevity bonus for support staff.
