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Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny skies and a high of approximately 60 degrees. As the night rolls in, the sky will remain clear, with the temperature dropping to an estimated low of 41 degrees.


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In October 2026, 26 detached homes sold, 50 condos sold, and 41 townhomes sold. Detached home sales are down 40% when compared to the same time period last year, condos are down 52%, and townhomes are down 18%.

Most Expensive Detached Home Sales:

Least Expensive Townhome Sales:

3400 Saylor Pl - Listed by DSA Properties, photo from Bright MLS
3400 Saylor Pl – Listed by DSA Properties, photo from Bright MLS

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


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The fight over the future of S. Pickett Street will rage on tonight (Thursday).

A virtual open house allowing attendees to “ask questions and talk with the project team” has been scheduled for 7 p.m., according to the city’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services.


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Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view.   Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University. 


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A roadway overhaul on S. Van Dorn Street and Eisenhower Avenue is heading to the City Council this week after 40 nearby residents signed an appeal.

The city’s plan is to reconfigure the area where S. Van Dorn Street intersects with Eisenhower Avenue and connects to Metro Road.


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ACT for Alexandria is giving $38,000 to 19 nonprofits and community leaders to dismantle systemic racism and advance racial equity, the nonprofit announced today.

The $2,000 individual donations were made from the organization’s Fund for Racial Equity, and approved projects include a spelling bee for local students, a mobile eye health clinic, and a mentorship program for community pharmacists, according to ACT.


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Virginia Tech will open its Innovation Campus on the first day of classes on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

The school is still lining up speakers for the ribbon cutting in late February, and the exact date for that event hasn’t been lined up, according to Franki Fitterer, the campus director of communications and marketing.


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A family-friendly showcase of experiments and gadgetry is coming to Alexandria City High School this weekend.

The 7th Annual MakerFaire NoVa is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Alexandria City High School (3330 King Street).


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Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

🌥️ Today’s weather: Clouds will increase throughout the day, reaching a high temperature of around 56°F. Northwest winds will blow at 7-11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. For Wednesday night, expect partly cloudy skies and a low temperature near 40°F, while the northwest wind continues at around 6 mph.


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Sisyphus’ boulder is back at the bottom of the hill: the Old Town BID proposal has been killed yet again.

Boyd Walker from the Anti-BID Coalition said in an email that City of Alexandria officials confirmed the vote and that the BID will not be moving forward: