Good Tuesday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.

📈 Today’s most-read stories

1. JUST IN: Cornerstone Craftsman founder Roberto Gomez dies
2. BREAKING: $117 million sports and events complex proposed at Cameron Run Regional Park
3. Floriana aims for January opening in Alexandria as D.C. location prepares to close

🕗 More from today

Everything else we published today, Nov 10, 2026.

• Morning Notes for November 10, 2026
• Alexandria’s Veterans Day ceremony planned Wednesday amid holiday closures
• Two new homes on E. Reed Ave., a short walk from Potomac Yard
• City and ACPS team up to address Virginia’s school funding gap
• Alexandria Little League coaches open indoor batting cage facility for year-round training
• Catholic students connect with Alexandria seniors in annual Week of Service

📣 Announcements

Old Town Strength Studio for 50+ Opens 5 Spots in Members-Only Year-End Challenge
Revolutionary Fitness, the strength and longevity training studio for people over 50 at 215… [Announcement]

A New Source for News, Events, and More in Alexandria, VA
The NOVA Guide has launched, giving Alexandria residents a new source for local news, upcoming… [Announcement]

John Hopkins-Gillispie Running for NAACP Alexandria Branch President
At its October general membership meeting, the NAACP Alexandria Branch 7043 Nominating Committee… [Announcement]

NAACP Alexandria Branch Elections Announcement
Dear Members: Following the 2026 NAACP Election Procedures, the Alexandria Branch of the NAACP… [Announcement]

📅 Upcoming events

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

• 9:00 am: Great Clips provides free haircuts for military service members on Veterans Day
• 11:00 am: “The Gallant Young Carlisle of Alexandria”: Remembering George William Carlyle
• 6:30 pm: Beyond Small Talk: A Speed Friending Experience

⭐ Featured events

Alexandria Preschool & Kindergarten Fair
Nov 14: Preschool & Kindergarten Fair [Event]

Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
Nov 14: Free, Open Air Flea & Vintage Market with 70+ Vendors, "Best in VA!" [Event]

StoryWorx Book Festival/ Meet the Authors at the Workhouse Arts Center
Nov 14: Family Friendly Book Festival [Event]

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Nov 15: Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend and… [Event]

Sips & Shells: Holiday Oyster Shell Workshop at Hank’s Oyster Bar
Nov 17: Gather your girlfriends for a creative night out in Old Town Alexandria! [Event]

Washington Spirit Alum Meet & Greet + The Amazing Race Watch Party
Nov 18: Meet Washington Spirit alum Joanna Lohman, then stick around to cheer on Joanna and Ali Krieger as they compete on The Amazing Race! [Event]

💡 November Leadership Incubator Weekend, hosted by Shifting Waters Leadership
Nov 19: Shifting Waters Leadership Institute (SWLI) is bringing a new kind of leadership experience… [Event]

Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary
Nov 21: Join the Auxiliary Improv for a night of comedy in Old Town, Alexandria VA! [Event]

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🌤️ Weather update

Today: Alexandria saw a high of 66° at 1:55 p.m. (6° above normal), a low of 43° at 5:50 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 21 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 3 mph.

Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 0 to 6 mph.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The photo above is from the City of Alexandria’s marina webcam.

Thanks for reading!

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On November 10, 1900, the Alexandria Golf Club, located on Shuter’s Hill, hosted its first tournament. Golf course designer Robert White of Cincinnati had laid out the links that fall, and the following year a clubhouse was built. Entrance fees at the nine-hole course were $5 for men and $3 for women.” [Historic Alexandria]

City Council to Meet This Evening — City Council’s meeting begins at 5:45 p.m. at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center. Items of note on the agenda are a state of the economy update, Cameron Run update, recommendation from the School Board election reform ad hoc committee, consideration of the legislative agenda for the General Assembly, and expanding youth helmet requirements. [City of Alexandria]

Skepticism Over Deactivated Flock Cameras — “The city officially decommissioned its 61 Flock cameras Oct. 30 following months of public pushback over privacy and surveillance concerns. But video recorded by an Alexandria resident appears to show the cameras continuing to activate in response to passing traffic. Alexandria police insist that the cameras are no longer recording or collecting data.” [WUSA9]

DASH Board Chair Seeks Options to Repay City — “Chair David Kaplan described the request in a Nov. 7 letter from the Alexandria Transit Company board to Mayor Alyia Gaskins, City Council and City Manager James Parajon. The letter and its two attachments are posted with the materials for the board’s Nov. 12 meeting. The letter also says the costs behind DASH’s $5.9 million fiscal 2027 shortfall ‘are costs DASH should have better anticipated when the budget was developed.'” [Alexandria Brief]

Flood Resilience Plan Up for Public Feedback — “The City is seeking public feedback on its draft Flood Resilience Plan through Tuesday, Dec. 1. The plan is intended to guide future work to reduce flooding and make neighborhoods more resilient. According to the City’s October announcement, the draft incorporates flood-risk assessments, potential infrastructure projects and community feedback.” [The Zebra]

AWLA Shares Need for Paper Bag Donations — “We use paper and reusable shopping/grocery bags to package up Pet Pantry and AniMeals orders for pets and pet parents in our community. You can donate any and all paper/reusable bags (grocery bag size or larger please) at the shelter Monday through Friday 9 am – 7 pm or Saturday and Sunday from 9 am – 5 pm. We’re located at 4101 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304.” [Animal Welfare League of Alexandria/Facebook]

Volunteers Sought for Alexandria Turkey Trot — “Every Thanksgiving morning, the Alexandria Turkey Trot brings thousands of runners, families and visitors to Del Ray, making it one of the neighborhood’s biggest traditions and an important event for the Del Ray Business Association.” [Del Ray Business Association]

A Wrap on Community Fire Academy — “We recently celebrated the graduation of our Fall 2026 Community Fire Academy cohort! The academy provides community members with an opportunity to learn about fire safety, emergency medical response, and the history, administration, and daily operations of an urban fire department. We appreciate their commitment to learning, community engagement, and public safety.” [Alexandria Fire Department/Facebook]

New License Requirements for Young Drivers — “Beginning January 1, 2027, Virginians ages 18 to 20 applying for their first driver’s license will need to meet new licensing requirements. Under the new law, applicants must hold a learner’s permit for at least 90 days and complete an approved driver education course before receiving their license.” [Virginia DMV]

New Concourse Revealed at Dulles International Airport — “Concourse E will provide additional space for airlines and travelers as the airport experiences record passenger growth, the airports authority said. The 435,000-square-foot facility features 14 gates, expanded seating areas, upgraded restrooms and direct access to the airport’s AeroTrain system.” [WTOP]

VDOT Prepares for Winter Weather Season — “Though preparations begin in the summer, it’s this time of year crews focus on inspecting snow-fighting equipment and ensuring materials and drivers are ready for the first forecasted flakes of snow.” [Virginia Department of Transportation/ARLnow]

It’s Tuesday — Sunny with a high near 68 and a southwest wind at 3 to 7 mph. Tuesday night will be clear, with a low around 44 and a northwest wind at 3 to 5 mph. Veterans Day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 66 and calm winds becoming southerly around 5 mph in the afternoon. [NWS]

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