ALXnow Afternoon Update for Jan 16, 2026 Friday's local news headlines in Alexandria, Va.  ‌
 
 
 
 
Alexandria restaurants to compete for best cherry dishes in upcoming 'Cherry Challenge'
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Friday @ 3:45 pm
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Outgoing Gov. Youngkin says he regrets failed deal for Potomac Yard sports arena
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Friday @ 2:45 pm
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Virginia's first flu-related child death of season confirmed by state health officials
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Friday @ 1:45 pm
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JUST IN: Democratic firehouse primary for Del. Bennett-Parker's seat scheduled for Tuesday
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Friday @ 11:45 am
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Alexandria ceremony honoring MLK Jr. rebukes political violence and racism
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Friday @ 11:15 am
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Croatian Football Federation names Alexandria as home base during FIFA World Cup
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Friday @ 10:15 am
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Second firehouse primary scheduled next week as Del. Bennett-Parker runs for State Senate
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Friday @ 9:15 am
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Crystal, with 'ears that could hear signals from space'
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Friday @ 8:45 am
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Teen pedestrian transported to hospital with serious injuries after Thursday night crash
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Friday @ 8:15 am
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Morning Notes for January 16, 2026
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Friday @ 7:30 am
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Announcements
 
🥋 All Classes Are FREE to Try This Week at EvolveAll
January 12th through the 17th, EvolveAll Martial Arts and Training Studio will offer free... [Announcement]
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
Here is what's going on Saturday in Alexandria, from our event calendar. Here are the events planned for Sunday:
 
Featured Events
 
🎙 Beloved Community Celebration (Springfield)
Jan 18: Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration [Event]

💞 First Baby? Find Your New Mom Tribe!
Jan 24: Meet other first-time pregnant and new moms and find your Mom Tribe! [Event]

🏫 St. Thomas More Cathedral School (PreK - 8th Grade) Open House
Jan 25: STM, a Catholic PreK-8th grade school, is hosting an Open House for families applying for 2026-2027 (and beyond) [Event]

🇺 Faith and Valor Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Jan 30: Join us for the ribbon cutting of Faith & Valor LLC, honoring military and law enforcement families through faith, service, and support. [Event]

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