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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 26, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 26, 2025 | ALXnow
Good Wednesday 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 -- Nov...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 26, 2025
Thanksgiving road closures planned to accommodate Del Ray Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving road closures planned to accommodate Del Ray Turkey Trot | ALXnow
Several roads in Del Ray will close tomorrow (Thursday) to accommodate the neighborhood's 50th annual Turkey Trot. Closures will be in effect from approximately 6-11:30 a.m., starting at Mount Vernon...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Thanksgiving road closures planned to accommodate Del Ray Turkey Trot
Free school breakfast bill will return to General Assembly, Del. Bennett-Parker says
Free school breakfast bill will return to General Assembly, Del. Bennett-Parker says | ALXnow
A bill to provide elementary and secondary school students across Virginia with free breakfasts is heading back to the Virginia General Assembly. The proposed bill by Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5)...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Free school breakfast bill will return to General Assembly, Del. Bennett-Parker says
After ACPS 10-year plan comes in $54M over budget, subcommittee pushes for cuts
After ACPS 10-year plan comes in $54M over budget, subcommittee pushes for cuts | ALXnow
With less than a month until its adoption, city officials are pushing Alexandria City Public Schools leaders to make further cuts to the district's 10-year Capital Improvements Program, stressing budget...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
After ACPS 10-year plan comes in $54M over budget, subcommittee pushes for cuts
Alexandria lifts parking fees for Thanksgiving and 'Plaid Friday'
Alexandria lifts parking fees for Thanksgiving and ‘Plaid Friday’ | ALXnow
Looking to get out on Thanksgiving and Plaid Friday? Alexandria has lifted parking restrictions at metered spaces and residential permit parking districts throughout the city tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday....
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November 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Alexandria lifts parking fees for Thanksgiving and 'Plaid Friday'
Advocacy group continues calls for Alexandria to divest from Israel at Old Town vigil
Advocacy group continues calls for Alexandria to divest from Israel at Old Town vigil | ALXnow
Dozens of protestors continued their calls for Alexandria to divest itself from Israel, decrying the tenuous ceasefire with Hamas that's been in effect for a little more than a month. Standing under the...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Advocacy group continues calls for Alexandria to divest from Israel at Old Town vigil
Alex311 customer service program rises in popularity, driving plans for future upgrades
Alex311 customer service program rises in popularity, driving plans for future upgrades | ALXnow
New digital modernizations and a refreshed website are coming soon to Alex311, Alexandria's customer service program. Alex311 staff gave a presentation on the forthcoming redesign during last night's...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Alex311 customer service program rises in popularity, driving plans for future upgrades
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 25, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 25, 2025 | ALXnow
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 -- Nov...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 25, 2025
Alexandria's public housing authority suspends evictions amid reorganization
Alexandria’s public housing authority suspends evictions amid reorganization | ALXnow
In the wake of the restructuring of Alexandria's public housing authority and its board of commissioners, the organization has temporarily halted eviction proceedings against its tenants. Mark Jinks,...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Alexandria's public housing authority suspends evictions amid reorganization
'Maman' French-inspired cafe plans December opening in Old Town
‘Maman’ French-inspired cafe plans December opening in Old Town | ALXnow
A French-inspired cafe with a growing presence in the D.C. area is hoping to open a location in Old Town as soon as next month. Maman, which started construction at 701 King Street in December, is currently...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
'Maman' French-inspired cafe plans December opening in Old Town
World AIDS Day event with testimonies and music happening in Alexandria next week
World AIDS Day event with testimonies and music happening in Alexandria next week | ALXnow
The city of Alexandria plans to honor World AIDS Day with an evening of choir performances, testimonies and education next week. The city's annual World AIDS Day Commemoration invites residents to remember...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
World AIDS Day event with testimonies and music happening in Alexandria next week
These holiday toy drives in Alexandria are still accepting donations
These holiday toy drives in Alexandria are still accepting donations | ALXnow
A number of local toy drives are still accepting donations, hoping to bring joy to thousands of kids in and around Alexandria this holiday season. The deadline to donate to the following toy and gift...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
These holiday toy drives in Alexandria are still accepting donations
Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies
Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies | ALXnow
Civic-minded Alexandria residents who want to help lead their city have an opportunity to serve on a board or commission, and the deadline to apply is approaching soon. Applicants must be city residents,...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 24, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 24, 2025 | ALXnow
Good Monday 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 -- Nov 24,...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:37 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 24, 2025
APD launches 'crime prevention plan' to improve safety during the holidays
APD launches ‘crime prevention plan’ to improve safety during the holidays | ALXnow
The Alexandria Police Department is rolling out a targeted effort to deter crime during the holiday season, as citywide crimes continue to trend downward. APD's Holiday Crime Prevention Plan, which began...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
APD launches 'crime prevention plan' to improve safety during the holidays
Gourmet wine and beer shop reopens in new Del Ray storefront
Gourmet wine and beer shop reopens in new Del Ray storefront | ALXnow
The Department of Beer and Wine finally has a new home in Del Ray. The gourmet beer and wine shop held a soft opening over the weekend at its new location at 2805 Mount Vernon Avenue. The location was...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Gourmet wine and beer shop reopens in new Del Ray storefront
Festive crowds gather in Old Town to celebrate the city's annual Christmas tree lighting
Festive crowds gather in Old Town to celebrate the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting | ALXnow
Hundreds of Alexandria residents gathered on Saturday to celebrate Alexandria's annual Christmas tree lighting in Market Square. Mayor Alyia Gaskins announced the magical arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus,...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Festive crowds gather in Old Town to celebrate the city's annual Christmas tree lighting
JUST IN: Judge dismisses Comey indictment after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
JUST IN: Judge dismisses Comey indictment after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed | ALXnow
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
JUST IN: Judge dismisses Comey indictment after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
Teen arrested after allegedly firing gel pellets from moving car in Old Town
Teen arrested after allegedly firing gel pellets from moving car in Old Town | ALXnow
Police arrested a 17-year-old Alexandria resident on Friday after he allegedly fired a gel pellet gun from a moving vehicle in Old Town. The Alexandria Police Department was notified around 12:45 a.m....
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November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Teen arrested after allegedly firing gel pellets from moving car in Old Town
AFD extinguishes Sunday kitchen fire in West End high-rise apartment
AFD extinguishes Sunday kitchen fire in West End high-rise apartment | ALXnow
The Alexandria Fire Department extinguished a kitchen fire in a West End high-rise apartment yesterday (Sunday) that caused visible clouds of black smoke. The resident of an apartment at the 5800 block...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
AFD extinguishes Sunday kitchen fire in West End high-rise apartment
Old Town Farmers' Market will relocate in January amid City Hall renovations
Old Town Farmers’ Market will relocate in January amid City Hall renovations | ALXnow
The Old Town Farmers' Market is relocating across the street from Market Square in January to accommodate upcoming renovations at City Hall. The market is relocating just steps away at the 100 block of...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Old Town Farmers' Market will relocate in January amid City Hall renovations
Alexandria police investigating after shots fired Saturday in West End parking lot
Alexandria police investigating after shots fired Saturday in West End parking lot | ALXnow
No injuries were reported after gunshots were fired in Alexandria's West End early Saturday night. The Alexandria Police Department received multiple calls that shots were fired at the 5300 block of Essex...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Alexandria police investigating after shots fired Saturday in West End parking lot
City seeks feedback on developing Taylor Run infrastructure plans
City seeks feedback on developing Taylor Run infrastructure plans | ALXnow
Alexandria residents have until next Friday to submit feedback on the city's developing Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Project plans. Currently at 30% design completion, the project is focused...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
City seeks feedback on developing Taylor Run infrastructure plans
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 21, 2025
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 21, 2025 | ALXnow
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 -- Nov 21,...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 21, 2025
Facing financial decline, Alexandria releases new draft plan for economic growth
Facing financial decline, Alexandria releases new draft plan for economic growth | ALXnow
Facing a decline in job growth, a struggling commercial real estate market and a climbing population, today (Friday) Alexandria released the draft of its first economic development strategy in nearly...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Facing financial decline, Alexandria releases new draft plan for economic growth