Expect work crews at six intersections near Alexandria’s waterfront starting next week.
The city will conduct utility investigations from Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 24 as part of the Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project.
Alexandria is facing a flood watch today (Thursday) as storms with potential for downpours are in the forecast.
The National Weather Service issued the flood watch from 2-11 p.m. in Alexandria and other parts of the D.C. region. Forecasters say strong storms developing in the afternoon have the ability to create flash flooding.
Ready for takeoff! The Little Theatre of Alexandria kicks off a new season with Catch Me If You Can, the high-flying musical based on the DreamWorks motion picture, running July 18 – August 8, 2026.
Thursday through Saturday evening performances at 8:00 PM. Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Get tickets $36.
Based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., this Tony Award-nominated musical follows a brilliant con man who — before his 19th birthday — successfully posed as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer, all while staying one step ahead of the FBI agent determined to catch him.
The production features a cast from Alexandria and across the DC Metro area and a soaring, retro-cool score inspired by 1960s swing and Vegas glamour. Book by Terrence McNally, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Directed by Jarod Glou, with musical direction by Aimee Faulkner and Owen Posnett and choreographed by Kristina Friedgen. Produced by Kadira Coley, Rachael Hubbard and Eleanore Tapscott.
Grab your tickets before this one flies out of reach — performances run July 18 through August 8, 2026 at The Little Theatre of Alexandria located at 600 Wolfe Street in Old Town Alexandria. Street parking.
Performances are Thursday through Saturday evening at 8:00 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Tickets $36. Get Tickets
A new public dashboard will help residents stay informed on different aspects of water quality in the Potomac River.
The Reservoir Center for Water Solutions launched the dashboard in June alongside Anacostia Riverkeeper, Anacostia Watershed Society and Potomac Riverkeeper Network.
America250 Conversational Tours at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum — “Kick off the weekend with Conversational Tour: America250 – Who We Remember at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum on Friday, July 10 and Friday, July 17, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. … This conversational tour uses the history of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum to reflect on who we remember in history and why. Participants will build connections with each other as well as between past and present.” [Historic Alexandria]
Next Meeting on Taylor Run Stabilization Project — “Join us July 20, 6:30–8 p.m., at 2900 Business Center Drive or virtually for a presentation on the 60% design plans for the Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Project. Learn about the proposed improvements and how the design has evolved.” [Alexandria T&ES/X]
Launching July 13 at Revolutionary Fitness, Old Town Alexandria
If you’re over 50 and you’ve ever finished a diet feeling worse about yourself than when you started, this is for you.
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 — Jul 8, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for July 8, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Alexandria maintains top 10 ranking on Travel + Leisure’s best U.S. cities list | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: ACPS aims to fill 3,500 backpacks in latest school supply drive | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: AWLA wins largest grant in its history to address veterinary care access | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Alexandria entrepreneur launches app to help men beat the ‘friendship recession’ | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: New school boundaries and walk zones go into effect in Alexandria | 🗣️ Comments
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- Alexandria entrepreneur launches app to help men beat the ‘friendship recession’ (677 views)
- New school boundaries and walk zones go into effect in Alexandria (645 views)
- Alexandria maintains top 10 ranking on Travel + Leisure’s best U.S. cities list (452 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 👉 7:00 am: DEXA Scan in Alexandria at Revolutionary Fitness
- 6:00 pm: Local Artist Sensation Victor Ekpuk (Nigerian b. 1964) at Nepenthe Gallery
- 👉 7:00 pm: Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum
⛈️ Thursday’s forecast
Expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with a high near 87°F and south winds around 6 mph. There’s an 80% chance of rain, with new rainfall between a quarter and half an inch. Showers and thunderstorms will continue into the evening, especially before 8 p.m., with a low around 71°F and light southwest winds. Rain chance remains at 80%, with new precipitation between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms may bring higher amounts. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The best revenge is massive success.”
– Frank Sinatra
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading!
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Along with new school boundaries, newly drawn school walk zones went into effect in Alexandria on July 1.
The new walk zone maps show where students walking to school will find hazardous road crossings, bridge crossings and areas without sidewalks. Outside Alexandria City High School’s King Street and Minnie Howard campuses, for instance, there are dozens of hazardous crossing points identified by the school system.
Alex Vans wants guys to have more friends.
With American men in the midst of a nationwide friendship recession, the Alexandria resident recently launched the newest version of Choros, an application dedicated to helping men in the D.C. area make real connections. The app sifts through more than 100 events for groups of three to six guys based on their preferences, from ax throwing to playing pool and watching the World Cup,
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has won the largest grant in its 80-year history as it continues an initiative to improve access to veterinary care.
AWLA announced today (July 8) that it was awarded $600,000 from the PetSmart Charities Incubator grant program over the next three years. It marks the second phase of the Incubator grant, following $100,000 provided to AWLA in July 2025.
With the start of the school year around the corner, Alexandria City Public Schools is asking for donations of backpacks and school supplies.
For the second year in a row, the school system has set a goal of filling 3,500 backpacks in its annual backpack and school supply drive between now and Aug. 10.