Update: Agenda Alexandria has rescheduled this event to 7 p.m. March 23, due to inclement weather.
Housing development and affordability will be the subject of Agenda: Alexandria’s next program, now expected to take place in March.
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Ten weekends of Metro closures between Pentagon City and Reagan National Airport start tomorrow (Saturday), affecting Blue and Yellow Line trains departing and entering Alexandria.
Metrorail service will be suspended between those stations for a three-day weekend between Feb. 14-16, with free shuttle buses connecting the stations. During impacted weekends, both lines are expected to operate in “two segments” outside the closed stations every 12 minutes.
Former Alexandria City Councilman Frank Fannon is hosting his 18th annual Alexandrians Have Heart food and clothes drive in Old Town on Saturday, Feb. 14.
Fannon started the drive after getting elected to City Council in 2008, and says that he’s hoping this year to deliver a record six Ford F-150-sized truck beds full of food and clothes to ALIVE!, Carpenter’s Shelter and Christ House.
Alexandria government offices, libraries and public schools are closing Monday to observe Presidents Day, otherwise known in Virginia as George Washington Day.
Across the city, some services will close or operate on modified schedules in observance of the first president’s birthday. Trash, recycling and yard waste collection will be delayed one day next week, but curbside food waste collection will remain on-schedule.
Calling all treasure hunters, vintage lovers, thrifters & DMV weekend explorers — THIS is your sign to start planning.
Saturday, June 13
Meet Leo, a sweet dog who’s been spending his days at an area foster home through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
At one year and seven months old, Leo carries the personality of a “polite young gentleman,” an AWLA volunteer wrote. He enjoys going on walks and playing with squeaky toys, and has a good time socializing with other furry friends.
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On the morning of February 13, 1855, Alexandrians awoke to find the Potomac River frozen solid for miles up and down the river. Although all navigation ceased, townspeople that were brave enough were able to walk to the Maryland shore and back again.” [Historic Alexandria]
‘Innovation District’ Launches in Nat’l Landing — “A new ‘innovation district’ seeking to promote public-private partnerships has launched in Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard. The National Innovation Quarter, or ‘National IQ,’ promises ‘to solve the most pressing challenges at the intersection of national competitiveness and technology,’ according to a press release.” [ARLnow]
Good Thursday 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 — Feb 12, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for February 12, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:30 am: Lunar New Year brings Year of the Horse events to Del Ray and Old Town | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:45 am: George Washington Birthday Parade returns to Old Town this weekend with adapted route | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:00 pm: Mayor Gaskins: Strong public messaging will be vital in future extreme weather events | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: City’s median apartment rents rise in new data, while neighboring localities post declines | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Golf club fitter ‘Club Champion’ coming to Alexandria Commons shopping center | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: City officials mull snow response improvements as ‘snowcrete’ removal continues | 🗣️ Comments
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- George Washington Birthday Parade returns to Old Town this weekend with adapted route (817 views)
- City officials mull snow response improvements as ‘snowcrete’ removal continues (623 views)
- Morning Notes for February 12, 2026 (528 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 6:00 pm: Chocolatier’s Choice: Chocolate & Tea Tasting
- 7:00 pm: $15 Fridays – Shake Your Soul
☀️ Friday’s forecast
Expect sunshine and a high of 39°F accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 7 to 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. For Friday night, the skies will be mostly clear, and temperatures will drop to a low of around 28°F, with a gentle southwest breeze. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
– Albert Einstein
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading!
As cleanup of “snowcrete” continues from the Jan. 25 winter storm, Alexandria officials discussed progress of snow and ice removal and ways to improve the response during future winter weather events.
On Tuesday, City Manager Jim Parajon briefed City Council about the unprecedented conditions that led to a longer cleanup effort than a typical snowstorm.
A new golf club fitting studio is coming soon to Alexandria.
Club Champion is aiming to open its newest store in early March at 3209 Duke Street in the Alexandria Commons shopping center, the company confirmed to ALXnow. The 3,400-square-foot space was formerly a Rockbox Fitness Center.