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05/09/2026

Discover the Boating Lifestyle in Annapolis This Fall

The Annapolis Powerboat Show transforms City Dock into a vibrant hub of boating activities from October 8 to 11. Visitors can explore various boats, enjoy waterfront experiences, connect with experts, and immerse themselves in the essence of Chesapeake's boating lifestyle.

Don’t just visit the Chesapeake BayExplore, unwind, and create memories on the water.Imagine a Saturday morning on the water. Coffee on the dock as Annapolis wakes up. Cruising by historic waterfronts. Anchoring in a quiet cove with friends and family. Enjoying dinner at a waterfront restaurant be...

05/09/2026

🐾 Adoptable pet of the week: A sweet older girl looking for a best friend

Stallings, an 8-year-old adoptable dog with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, is looking for a calm home where she can enjoy walks, naps and time with people. She is currently in foster care, and a donor has covered her adoption fee.

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05/09/2026

🎶 Alexandria Choral Society returns with 'pay-what-you-can' pricing for 57th season

The Alexandria Choral Society will return next month for its 57th season with a pay-what-you-can ticket model and a suggested price of $30 per show. The season includes performances at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial and other venues, with programs featuring choral works by Ola Gjeilo, Elaine Hagenberg, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Brahms.

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05/09/2026

🚔 Man allegedly drives off in stolen car with over $10K in tools from Arlandria dealership

An Alexandria man faces felony charges after police say he broke into Alexandria Volkswagen in Arlandria and drove off in a stolen 2023 Volkswagen Golf with more than $10,000 in tools. He was arrested in Montgomery County, Maryland, and is due in court Sept. 28.

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05/09/2026

🍽️ Poll: The best new restaurant in Alexandria

ALXnow is asking readers to vote for Alexandria’s Best New Restaurant as part of its returning Readers’ Choice awards. Voting is open for two weeks, with write-in nominations accepted, while The Birchmere was named the top live music venue in the previous poll.

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05/09/2026

🌧️ Thousands lose power and multiple rescued from floodwaters as strong storms hit Alexandria

Strong overnight storms left thousands of Dominion Energy customers without power in Alexandria on Friday, with downed trees, electrical lines, flooding and traffic signal outages reported across the city. At least seven people were rescued from floodwaters, including five on the George Washington Memorial Parkway and two near E. Glebe Road and Wilson Avenue.

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05/09/2026

ALXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 4, 2026

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 -- Sep 4, 2026. 7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 4, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments9:15 am: Thousands lose power...

04/09/2026

Alexandria Choral Society returns with 'pay-what-you-can' pricing for 57th season

The Alexandria Choral Society is returning for its 57th season next month, and offering a "pay-what-you-can" pricing model for its performances in the city. ACS will return on Oct. 15 in a show partnering with the American Classical Contemporary Orchestra under conductor Jeffrey Dokken. The show, Dr...

04/09/2026

Man allegedly drives off in stolen car with over $10K in tools from Arlandria dealership

An Alexandria man faces felony theft charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and more than $10,000 in tools from a car dealership in the city's Arlandria neighborhood. The Alexandria Police Department was notified of the incident around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The suspect allegedly broke into...

04/09/2026

Poll: The best new restaurant in Alexandria

Alexandria's culinary scene shows no signs of slowing down, with new restaurants opening across the city's neighborhoods so far in 2026. Here are the nominees for “Best New Restaurant in Alexandria” as part of our returning ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards. Did we miss your favorite new restauran...