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Flooded Del Ray record store raises over $5K in one day for recovery efforts

By Katie Taranto
Flooding at Crooked Beat Records (via Crooked Beat Records/Facebook)

Over $5,000 has been fundraised for Crooked Beat Records less than a day after the flooded Del Ray business published fundraisers on social media to support its restoration.

A GoFundMe and merchandise fundraiser have quickly garnered more than $5,300 for the vinyl shop, after a burst pipe incident flooded it with several inches of water over the weekend. As of yesterday (Tuesday), water had continued to enter the shop but crews were working to address damage, according to a Facebook video by owner Bill Daly.

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Morning Notes for January 14, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Scenes from Old Town as a storm front bringing rain and high winds moves through the region (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Jan. 14, 1962, the new Alexandria Hospital on Seminary Road was officially dedicated. Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson cut the ribbon before a crowd of more than 5,000. The new facility cost around $3.7 million to build.” [Historic Alexandria]

Bennett-Parker Wins Dem Primary — “Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5) has been declared the winner in a firehouse primary for Virginia’s 39th District Senate seat, defeating three opponents with 70.6% of the 4,647 ballots cast … ADC released results just before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14.” [ALXnow]

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JUST IN: Bennett-Parker wins Democratic firehouse primary for State Senate seat

By James Cullum
Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker speaks to a voter outside Charles Houston Recreation Center in Old Town, across from opponent, former Del. Mark Levine, with his dog, Falafel, on his left shoulder, on the day of the firehouse primary for Virginia's 39th Senate District, Jan. 13, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5) has been declared the winner in a firehouse primary for Virginia’s 39th District Senate seat, defeating three opponents with 70.6% of the 4,647 ballots cast.

Bennett Parker received 3,281 votes, followed by former Del. Mark Levine with 807 votes (17.4%), Charles Sumpter with 321 votes (6.9%) and former Vice Mayor Amy Jackson with 238 votes (5.1%), according to ballots counted by the Alexandria Democratic Committee.

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 13, 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 — Jan 13, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria Republicans announce state Senate candidate for February special election (1285 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

There is a 20% chance of rain in the morning and late afternoon, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 52. Southwest winds will be around 6 mph. Rain is likely tonight before 1am, followed by a chance of rain and snow until 4am, then a slight chance of snow. The low will be around 25, with light winds becoming northwest at 6 to 11 mph and gusts up to 31 mph. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, but little or no snow accumulation is expected. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It is never too late to be wise.”
– Daniel Defoe

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Alexandria Fire Chief applauds proposed shift to 46-hour department workweek

By James Cullum
Alexandria Fire Chief Felipe Hernandez, Jr. speaks at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Alexandria's Market Square, Sept. 11, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria Fire Department Chief Felipe Hernandez Jr. has expressed approval for an agreement between the city and the department’s union to reduce AFD’s workweek from 49 to 46 hours.

Hernandez says he’s on a mission to eventually reduce the workweek for his first responders to a 42-hour industry standard. Already this year, AFD has shifted from a 56-hour workweek to 49 hours, a move that was lauded by the International Association of Firefighters Local 2141, the union representing the Fire Department.

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Upcoming restaurant weeks will feature deals from more than 85 Alexandria eateries

By Emily Leayman
Pupatella Neopolitan PIzza at 700 Slaters Lane in Old Town North (staff photo by James Cullum)

Foodies will have two opportunities to score dining deals from restaurants across Alexandria in the coming weeks.

In Alexandria, 11 eateries plan to offer prix-fixe menu deals through the Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week, which returns Monday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 25. Hosted biannually in the winter and summer by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, the week features multi-course meal deals at participating D.C.-area restaurants.

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Dozens of Old Town shops plan discounts during Alexandria Warehouse Sale next month

By James Cullum
The Shoe Hive at 127 S. Fairfax Street in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

Dozens of boutiques in Old Town will offer serious markdowns next month as part of the 22nd annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale.

Some 45 participating shops will offer discounts ranging from 60% to 80% off from Saturday, Feb. 7  to Sunday, Feb. 8. Unlike previous years, the sale won’t be held in the Westin Alexandria, but in storefronts, pop-up tents and open retail spaces along King Street and select side streets, according to an event listing by the Old Town Boutique Community.

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Contest deadline approaches for poems to be displayed in DASH buses

By Katie Taranto
New, 60-foot 100% electric DASH bus acquired in June 2025 (via DASH)

Residents who want to see their literary creations displayed in Alexandria’s buses and trolleys have until Friday to enter DASH’s 12th annual poetry contest.

“DASHing Words in Motion” is accepting poetry submissions until 5 p.m. Friday from writers age 16 and older who live, work or study in the city. Contest winners’ poems will be displayed for thousands of city transit riders to see during National Poetry Month in April.

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Alexandria Republicans announce state Senate candidate for February special election

By Katie Taranto
Julie Robben Lineberry (courtesy of the Arlington GOP)

The Alexandria Republican City Committee has selected a candidate to compete in February’s special election to replace Sen. Adam Ebbin (D).

Realtor Julie Robben Lineberry will serve as the party’s candidate in the 39th Senate District, according to a mass email sent this morning (Tuesday) by Arlington GOP Chair Matthew Hurtt.

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