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Morning Notes for December 15, 2025

By ALXnow.com
Wintry view from the George Washington Masonic National Memorial after a night of snowfall, Dec. 14, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Menorah Lighting in Old Town Tonight — A 6-foot menorah lighting and Hanukkah festival will include latkes, hot chocolate, doughnuts, live music and more. The celebration is put on by Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington and starts at 6 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street. [Eventbrite]

APD Shares Hanukkah Message — “As members of our community begin the Festival of Lights, we extend our warmest wishes for peace, resilience, and hope. We recognize that celebrations may feel different during times of uncertainty and violence around the world. Please know that the safety and well-being of our community remain our priority. Your Alexandria Police Department is committed to ensuring everyone can observe their holiday traditions safely and without fear. If you see or experience anything concerning, please report it. We are here for you. Chag Sameach.” [Alexandria Police Department]

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Crews treat Alexandria roads after Sunday snowfall as some local activities are canceled

By Katie Taranto
Morning after snowfall in Alexandria, Dec. 14, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria woke up to a light blanket of snow this Sunday morning, prompting road treatments and some event cancelations in the city.

The National Weather Service reported one inch of snow in Alexandria this morning, as farmers’ markets in the West End and Old Town North were canceled due to the weather. Alexandria City Public Schools also canceled all school-sponsored activities scheduled before noon on school grounds.

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UPDATED: Alexandria police investigate fatal Saturday crash on King Street

By Katie Taranto
Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a fatal crash at King Street and S. Taylor Street that took the life of a man this morning (Saturday).

Around 8 a.m., APD shut down a portion of King Street between Menokin Drive and N. Quaker Lane to respond to the two-vehicle crash. Two men were injured and transported to a hospital, where one of them later died.

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Made in ALX Launches Summer Art Camps

By Made in ALX

Creative activities help prevent learning loss by keeping young minds active, encourage healthier habits by reducing excess screen time, and strengthen essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and imagination.

It’s even better in a focused, supportive and positive environment, like the opportunities for kids at Made in ALX’s Summer Art Camps.

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NEW: Winter Weather Advisory issued in Alexandria, D.C. area ahead of Sunday snow

By Katie Taranto
Snow in Arlandria on Feb. 11 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria, Northern Virginia and the rest of the D.C. region are under a Winter Weather Advisory starting at midnight tonight (Sunday).

The National Weather Service is predicting between 1-3 inches of snowfall in the region this weekend, starting tonight and lasting through early Sunday morning. The advisory will remain in effect through 10 a.m. Sunday.

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 12, 2025

By ALXnow.com

Good Friday 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 — Dec 12, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. JUST IN: Missing Alexandria man found dead in Joseph Hensley Park (2487 views)
  2. California-based autonomous food delivery robots launch service in Alexandria (826 views)
  3. Alexandria Fire Department extinguishes residential fire in North Ridge (737 views)

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. UPDATE: Alexandria police union decries current officer pay as collective bargaining reaches impasse (5600 views)
  2. Alexandria City Council ends impasse, approving police union’s collective bargaining salary increase (5560 views)
  3. Alexandria traffic board to consider ‘no turn’ restrictions at intersection of October crash (3512 views)
  4. Ameratu Kamara appointed as Alexandria’s new Independent Policing Auditor (1894 views)
  5. Gov.-elect Spanberger taps Alexandria Sheriff for transition committee (1864 views)
  6. Office conversion into 20-unit apartment building proposed in Old Town (1844 views)
  7. Police investigate after vehicle strikes pedestrian in Rosemont (1782 views)
  8. ‘Ten Thousand Villages’ store in Old Town to rebrand as ‘The World Crafted on King’ (1163 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

🌥️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect a mostly cloudy day with a high near 45 and a southwest wind around 6 mph. On Saturday night, snow showers are likely, possibly mixed with rain, before turning into all snow after 4am. The low will be around 29, with calm winds shifting to north at 5 to 8 mph after midnight. The chance of precipitation stands at 80% with new snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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In Alexandria this weekend: ‘The Nutcracker’, bar crawls, cookie decorating and more

By Katie Taranto
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Alexandria Christmas tree lighting at Market Square, Nov. 22, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

This December weekend in Alexandria brings a hefty helping of holiday cheer with festive concerts and markets, bar crawls and opportunities for holiday light viewing.

Locals can get into the spirit with the Alexandria Citizens Band’s holiday sing-along tonight, or try their hand at cookie decorating at the Made in VA store. Folk rock legend Don McLean will make a special appearance at The Birchmere on Sunday night, where he’ll perform a mix of classics and holiday tunes.

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Kaine predicts small chance of a Senate vote to extend health care subsidies in community roundtable

By James Cullum
(Left to right) Neighborhood Health CEO Dr. Basim Khan, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Katie Baker of Protect Our Care at a roundtable discussion on healthcare at Neighborhood Health in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County, Dec. 12, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

In a roundtable near Alexandria today, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said there is a small chance that the Senate will coalesce around a deal to prevent premium health care hikes for millions of Americans before next month.

Kaine made the statement surrounded by health care professionals at a Neighborhood Health clinic just south of Alexandria, in the wake of Thursday’s rejection of health care bills in the U.S. Senate to extend Affordable Care Act subsidy extensions passed in 2021 that will expire at the end of this year.

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Speakers call for renaming ACHS fields at Minnie Howard after late Mayor Kerry Donley

By Katie Taranto
Former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran speaks at an ACPS facilities renaming public hearing on Dec. 11, 2025 (via ACPS)

Several community members braved the cold yesterday evening (Thursday) to voice their support for a petition to rename The Fields at Alexandria City High School after former Mayor Kerry Donley.

Eight out of thirteen speakers yesterday spoke in support of the measure during a public hearing on Alexandria City Public Schools’ considerations to rename four facilities across the district. Among them were Gayle Reuter, former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran and Kaitlin Donley, one of Donley’s daughters.

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California-based autonomous food delivery robots launch service in Alexandria

By James Cullum
Serve Robotics has expanded its on-demand robotic delivery service to Alexandria (via Serve Robotics/Instagram. 

The food delivery robots have come to Alexandria, and they’ve got your order.

California-based Serve Robotics Inc., in partnership with Uber Eats, recently launched its autonomous sidewalk delivery company across the city. That means that folks ordering food in Old Town, Del Ray, Potomac West and nearby neighborhoods now have the option to get their orders delivered by a driverless robot.

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