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Morning Notes for December 5, 2025

By ALXnow.com
At the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town, Dec. 6, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Walkin’ In A Winter Wonderland — Friday’s snowy forecast is here. The city’s snowplow fleet is out and about for a practice run this morning. And, ICYMI, Alexandria City Public Schools are observing a two-hour delay. [ALXnow]

The Parades Are Nearly Here — Alexandria’s “Biggest Holiday Weekend” is upon us, bringing festive cheer to Old Town through the annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday. Participating? Check out Visit Alexandria’s Guide to Holiday Parade Day webpage, be mindful of road closures and make a plan. Stay safe and warm this weekend! [Visit Alexandria, ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 4, 2025

By ALXnow.com

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 — Dec 4, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. WBJ: Longtime D.C. Italian restaurant is coming to Old Town (2900 views)
  2. Fairfax man faces felony charge for convenience store robbery in Alexandria West (1030 views)
  3. City leaders mourn death of beloved Alexandria historian McArthur Myers (495 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌨️ Friday’s forecast

Snow is expected before 11am, followed by a possibility of snow and freezing rain, with temperatures reaching a high of around 33°F. Winds will be mild, blowing from the east at 3 to 5 mph, and there is an 80% chance of precipitation. Ice accumulation is not anticipated and new snow will likely be less than half an inch. Friday night will see patchy fog and mostly cloudy conditions, with a low temperature of approximately 26°F and calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
– George Bernard Shaw

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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JUST IN: Two-hour delay for Alexandria City Public Schools tomorrow

By Katie Taranto
A City of Alexandria marker in Arlandria, Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

All Alexandria City Public Schools and offices will open with a two-hour delay tomorrow (Friday) due to the snowy morning forecast.

ACPS announced the district’s first snow-related delay of the season this evening, joining schools in Arlington and Fairfax County. The announcement is available to view on the district’s website.

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UPDATED: Firefighters recover contractor stuck in sewer near AlexRenew wastewater plant

By Katie Taranto
Near the AlexRenew wastewater plant (staff photo by James Cullum)

Firefighters from Alexandria and Arlington recovered a contractor who was unable to exit a sewer while working in Eisenhower East yesterday afternoon (Thursday).

The Alexandria Fire Department’s Engine 205 and Battalion 201 responded to 1500 Eisenhower Avenue to rescue the 32-year-old man, who was reportedly trapped in the sewer, according to city dispatches around 4:15 p.m.

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City leaders mourn death of beloved Alexandria historian McArthur Myers

By James Cullum
McArthur Myers in front of Universal Lodge No. 1 on Oxford Avenue (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria historian McArthur Myers died today after a long illness. He was 73.

City leaders remember “Mac” Myers as a kind man with an endless supply of stories who was motivated to keep Alexandria informed of its frequently troubled past. A lifetime resident and Living Legend, Myers was integral in erecting historical signage in and around Alexandria, including markers along the African American Heritage Waterfront Trail.

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New Indian restaurant promises a taste of Mumbai in Eisenhower East next month

By Katie Taranto
The Bombay Canteen is coming to 2010 Eisenhower Avenue (staff photo by James Cullum)

A new restaurant in Eisenhower East hopes to share the cuisine of Mumbai with locals in the new year.

The Bombay Canteen plans to open in January at 2010 Eisenhower Avenue near Paisano’s, replacing a vacancy left by Hunan Cafe. The new eatery is the longtime dream of founder and chef Nishi Barua, who is from Bangladesh and learned to cook during her college years in India.

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Alexandria’s annual snowplow training takes place tomorrow

By Katie Taranto
A snow plow drives up Richmond Highway, Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Snowplows will be roving around Alexandria tomorrow morning (Friday) as part of an annual training exercise.

The “dry run” training is part of the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services’ yearly effort to prepare for winter weather. Residents should expect to see plows and other “winter response vehicles” on the streets, according to a city announcement.

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WBJ: Longtime D.C. Italian restaurant is coming to Old Town

By Katie Taranto
The Atrium building at 277 S. Washington Street in Old Town (image via WC. and A.N. Miller Development Company)

A longtime Italian restaurant from across the Potomac has its sights set on Old Town, according to the Washington Business Journal.

Floriana has reportedly leased a ground-floor space in the Atrium Building at 277 S. Washington Street. It’s aiming to replace a 5,800-square-foot vacancy left by Virginia’s Darling and Mae’s Market as early as June.

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Scottish Christmas Walk and Holiday Boat Parade prompt Saturday road closures

By Katie Taranto
The City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums performing at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town, Dec. 6, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Two of Alexandria’s iconic holiday season parades will lead to some road closures throughout Old Town this weekend.

The Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights both take place this Saturday, prompting the closures as well as reserved parking and no-parking zone enforcement.

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