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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 26, 2026

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 — Jun 26, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Finn & Fire brings Peruvian Nikkei cuisine to Old Town with soft opening (555 views)
  2. Accelerated National Maritime Museum plan takes shape as Tall Ship Providence suspends operations (460 views)
  3. Morning Notes for June 26, 2026 (450 views)

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

  1. King Arthur Baking Company eyes fall for opening of Old Town store and baking school (8398 views)
  2. NOW: Over 7,800 without power in Alexandria after severe storms (8042 views)
  3. Outgoing ACPS superintendent takes sudden leave, designees appointed (4700 views)
  4. New café and wine bar launches soft opening this week in Old Town (4669 views)
  5. JUST IN: Tall Ship Providence to suspend operations on the Potomac River (4471 views)
  6. The Dog Store to close June 27 in Del Ray, vows to find new location (4276 views)
  7. Fiery crash in Alexandria follows state police pursuit of driver (3598 views)
  8. Body camera footage of Alexandria police shooting homicide suspect released (3189 views)
  9. Alexandria fire chief reports morale boost, staffing gains with new 49-hour work week (3121 views)
  10. Auditor finds Alexandria police disregarded man’s hospital requests before in-custody death (2999 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 showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the day, with patchy fog before 11 a.m. The high will be around 82°F, and winds will shift to the south at about 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, higher in thunderstorms. Saturday night will also have showers and possible thunderstorms until midnight, then scattered showers will continue. Fog may develop after 2 a.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 68°F, accompanied by light east winds. Probability of precipitation is 60%, with similar expected rainfall. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

Around Town

Alexandria buzzes with Pride events and kitten scavenger hunt this June 26-28 weekend

By Emily Leayman
Alexandria’s 8th Annual Pride Fair at Market Square on Saturday, June 28, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Pride celebrations and World Cup watch parties will continue this weekend as the last weekend of June brings numerous events to Alexandria.

The Croatian National Football Team, which has used Alexandria as its World Cup home base, will play Ghana on Saturday. Continues Arcade will gather fans to cheer on the Croatian team.

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Land use attorney Mary Catherine Gibbs sworn in as Alexandria General District Court judge

By James Cullum
Circuit Court Judge Mary Catherine Gibbs (on right) receives her commission from Governor Abigail Spanberger by Mayor Alyia Gaskins (via Alyia Gaskins/Instagram)

Longtime land use attorney Mary Catherine Gibbs was sworn in as Alexandria’s newest General District Court judge for the 18th Judicial District.

Gibbs was sworn in Thursday night (June 25) to a six-year term by retired Circuit Court Judge Nolan B. Dawkins. Mayor Alyia Gaskins presented Gibbs with her commission from Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).

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Accelerated National Maritime Museum plan takes shape as Tall Ship Providence suspends operations

By James Cullum
The U.S. Maritime Museum is planning to open at 1 Prince Street (the green roof buildings) in Old Town (via U.S. Maritime Museum Foundation)

After news broke this week that the Tall Ship Providence was suspending operations, a nonprofit aimed at creating a national maritime museum along the Alexandria waterfront has gone public.

Marion Smith, president of the United States Maritime Foundation, told ALXnow the organization has entered into a legal agreement with the property owner at 1 Prince Street and is currently fundraising and looking for a second location for additional programming nearby. He also said the foundation is working to acquire the Tall Ship Providence Foundation’s floating pier, the Tall Ship Providence itself and take over its entire operation at Waterfront Park after signing a memorandum of understanding to do so by 2028.

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Around Town

Finn & Fire brings Peruvian Nikkei cuisine to Old Town with soft opening

By Emily Leayman
Seating at Finn & Fire at 111 N. Pitt Street, June 25, 2026 (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

Finn & Fire, an upscale Peruvian and Japanese fusion restaurant focused on steak and seafood, began its soft opening in Old Town.

The restaurant at 111 N. Pitt Street comes from owner Ghazal Amir, who also owns Crab Cab Bar and Kitchen in Fairfax County. It replaces Kismet Modern Indian, which closed in 2025 after nearly four years.

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Opinion

Poll: The best pool in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

On hot summer days, there’s nothing better than cooling off at a local pool. Alexandria has a variety of options for families, from public pools to swim clubs and even a waterpark with a wave pool and slides.

Here are the nominees for “Best Pool in Alexandria” as part of our returning ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your go-to pool? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant in Alexandria is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Ice Cream Shop in Alexandria. The results are now official:

  1. The Dairy Godmother
  2. Pop’s Old Fashion Ice Cream Co
  3. Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato
Around Town

Adoptable pet of the week: Social Rufus is living out his golden years

By Emily Leayman
Adoptable Rufus (via AWLA)

Meet Rufus, a handsome older dog looking for a home for his golden years.

This 10-year-old dog is outgoing and loves to make new friends, according to an Animal Welfare League of Alexandria volunteer. He is eager to make a loving companion for his next family.

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Morning Notes for June 26, 2026

By ALXnow.com
View of the U.S. Capitol from Rivergate City Park along the Potomac River in Alexandria. (Staff photo by James Cullum)

Maritime Museum on Alexandria Waterfront Sought — “The United States Maritime Foundation is under contract to acquire a site adjacent to Alexandria’s Waterfront Park at 1 Prince St. for the planned museum, expected to be around 50,000 square feet, per Marion Smith, the foundation’s president.” [Washington Business Journal]

Alexandria Resident Julie Carey Retires from NBC4 —”Raised in Iowa in a family of journalists, Carey has lived in Alexandria with her husband, a managing editor for Bloomberg. She has also been active as a volunteer in Alexandria Public Schools and within her church throughout her time in the community.” [The MoCo Show]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 25, 2026

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 — Jun 25, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. After BID failures, City Council looks for other options to support Old Town business corridor (878 views)
  2. Del Ray eatery gives free milkshakes to customers catching water balloons thrown from roof (730 views)
  3. Pak Soii Izakaya marks Del Ray opening with ribbon cutting today (518 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Friday’s forecast

There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5 p.m., with partly sunny skies and a high of 92°F. Southwest winds will be 6 to 8 mph. Friday night, there is a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., with patchy fog possible after 3 a.m. It will be mostly cloudy, with a low of around 70°F and variable winds. Rainfall may reach between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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