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10/10/2025

☀️ ALXnow Morning Briefing: Friday, Oct. 10 -

Virginia gubernatorial candidates Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off Thursday for the first and only time on the debate stage in a fiery affair that was combative from the very first answer. The Alexandria City Council will consider a grant application for f...

10/10/2025

32-townhome project in Old Town returns to BAR in November
https://www.alxnow.com/2025/10/09/32-townhome-project-in-old-town-returns-to-bar-in-november/

(ALXnow's No. 2 most-read article for Thursday)

10/10/2025

Finn and Fire to replace Kismet in Old Town
https://www.alxnow.com/2025/10/09/finn-and-fire-to-replace-kismet-in-old-town/

(ALXnow's No. 1 most-read article for Thursday)

10/10/2025

Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric

By OLIVIA DIAZ, STEVE PEOPLES and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia gubernatorial candidates Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off Thursday for the first and only time on the debate stage in a fiery affair that was combative from the ...

10/10/2025

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10/10/2025

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 9, 2025

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 -- Oct 9, 2025. 6:18 am: Ethiopian fall festival to celebrate culture, music at Chinquapin Park Sunday | ....

09/10/2025

Alexandria City Council to consider flood preparedness grant, board appointments Tuesday

The Alexandria City Council will consider a grant application for flood mitigation projects and vote on dozens of board appointments when it convenes Tuesday, October 14 at City Hall. The Legislative Meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. at 301 King St., will be preceded by a Landmark Community Development....

09/10/2025

Man shot in Old Town Wednesday, 2 suspects sought

A man was shot in the leg on Wednesday night in the 300 block of N. West Street, according to Alexandria Police Department dispatches. The injury was deemed non-life-threatening, according to APD. APD received multiple calls of six to eight shots fired in the 300 block of N. West Street at around 9:...

09/10/2025

Bespoke shoemaker draws months-long waitlist in Old Town

It costs between $6,000 and $9,000 to get a pair of bespoke shoes made at Old House Provisions in Old Town, and there's a waitlist. Shoemaker Drew Altizer opened his shop at 315 Cameron Street last December, selling custom-made men's suits and high-end footwear from Alden, Edward Green & Co. and Vib...

09/10/2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia on fraud charge, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge in the latest Justice Department case against a perceived enemy of President Donald Trump, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. James was indicted in the Easter...

09/10/2025

Traffic Alert: Lanes closed due to vehicle fire on I-95 near Eisenhower Avenue

A vehicle fire has shut down two left lanes of Interstate 95 northbound near the Eisenhower Avenue exit, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Alexandria Police dispatch said that a vehicle was on fire in the local lanes at around 3:45 p.m. VDOT reported that the incident occurred....

09/10/2025

Taste For Giving fundraiser returns to Old Town Nov. 7

More than a dozen Alexandria and area restaurants are participating in the 18th annual Taste For Giving in Old Town next month. Tickets for the Nov. 7 event cost $75, and proceeds benefit several Alexandria nonprofits and charities. The Alexandria Rotary Foundation is hosting the event at the Atrium...