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Daily Briefing: Friday, Nov. 6
ACPS asks for twice the city’s capital guidance; parents push back on kindergarten tablets; what Rosemont’s 60-6 vote means.
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Government & Politics
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Region
Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars
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Transportation
Rosemont's citizens association asks Council to reject the Russell Road design the city now recommends
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Government & Politics
Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun. Here’s what you need to know.
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Election
Spanberger 'quite confident' new constitutional amendments will stand
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Government & Politics
Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate
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Election
After four elections in one year, Alexandria's elections chief credits poll workers
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Election
Warner wins a fourth Senate term in what he calls his last campaign
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Government & Politics
Dominion-NextEra accept some proposed protections in merger case, rejects rate and staffing freeze
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Election
Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and reproductive rights in state Constitution
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Election
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Election
Spanberger 'quite confident' new constitutional amendments will stand
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Government & Politics
Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate
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Election
After four elections in one year, Alexandria's elections chief credits poll workers
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Video
Election
Warner wins a fourth Senate term in what he calls his last campaign
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Election
Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and reproductive rights in state Constitution
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Election
Janeese Lewis George is Washington's next mayor. Now come the challenges, starting with Trump
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Election
Alexandria passes its 2022 midterm turnout with three hours of voting left
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Election
Nearly half of Alexandria's active voters had cast ballots by noon
Public Safety
Public Safety
Gas leak closes Eisenhower Avenue between Metro Road and Van Dorn Street
The fire department asked people nearby to keep windows and doors closed. Washington Gas crews are repairing the line.
By Ryan Belmore 1 min read
Public Safety
Gas leak closes Eisenhower Avenue between Metro Road and Van Dorn Street
The fire department asked people nearby to keep windows and doors closed. Washington Gas crews are repairing the line.
By Ryan Belmore 1 min read
Public Safety
Route 7 crash study names Beauregard, King Street area a top priority for safety review
Volunteer group’s analysis of 59 fatal and serious pedestrian and bike crashes since 2017 found 10 of the 11 fatal crashes happened in darkness
Public Safety
Alexandria's Flock cameras stopped reading at 9:05 a.m. Friday, police say
The city's license plate reader page now says the cameras are decommissioned. The vendor's transparency portal is still live, and police say what happens to it is up to Flock.
Public Safety
GW Middle student assaulted by juveniles on scooters, police say
The student was waiting for a parent near Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street on Tuesday; the parent decided not to pursue charges
Public Safety
Clocks fall back Sunday. Test your smoke alarms.
The city is still taking requests through a program whose own page says it is paused. The fire department could not say when it will resume.
Flock
Education
Education
Alexandria parents gather signatures to push ACPS on classroom screen time
Schools Beyond Screens - Alexandria has drawn more than 270 supporters in its first week; district points to its own advisory group already reviewing technology use
By Ryan Belmore 5 min read
Education
Alexandria parents gather signatures to push ACPS on classroom screen time
Schools Beyond Screens - Alexandria has drawn more than 270 supporters in its first week; district points to its own advisory group already reviewing technology use
By Ryan Belmore 5 min read
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Arts & Entertainment
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 6 - 8
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BARCA's holiday pop-up returns to the Old Town waterfront Nov. 25
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Alexandria's 2026 holiday calendar: Parades, markets, lights, and fireworks
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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1
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New Barnes & Noble at Shoppes at Foxchase sets Nov. 4 grand opening
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Community
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 6 - 8
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From $186,000 to $1.9 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
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Rosemont's citizens association asks Council to reject the Russell Road design the city now recommends
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RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K raises $45,000 for Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
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Alexandria's 2026 holiday calendar: Parades, markets, lights, and fireworks
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Food & Drink
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 6 - 8
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Sports
Sports
Alexander-Walker scores 26, Hawks down Trae Young's Wizards 120-105
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 120-105 victory over the Washington Wizards and former Hawks star guard Trae Young on Wednesday night.
By The Associated Press 1 min read
Sports
Alexander-Walker scores 26, Hawks down Trae Young's Wizards 120-105
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 120-105 victory over the Washington Wizards and former Hawks star guard Trae Young on Wednesday night.
By The Associated Press 1 min read
Sports
Commanders dealing with injuries on the defensive line ahead of matchup with Rams
The injuries for the Commanders keep on coming.
Sports
Robertson's natural hat trick paces Stars to 6-5 win over Caps
Jason Robertson scored the third-fastest natural hat trick in team history to help the Dallas Stars to a 6-5 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.
Sports
Anthony Davis, AJ Dybantsa lead Wizards to 103-94 win over Magic
Anthony Davis had 29 points and eight rebounds, AJ Dybantsa added 21 points in his third NBA game and the Washington Wizards beat the Orlando Magic 103-94 Monday night.
Sports
Jayden Daniels throws TD pass and Commanders shut out Eagles over final 3 quarters in 27-10 win
The Washington Commanders had just under two weeks to sit with their disheartening start to the season before their matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.
Publishers Note
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Publisher's Note: A small change — and why it actually makes The Alexandria Brief stronger
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Belmore's Notebook: Cameras, walk zones, and a handshake
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Belmore's Notebook: Flock, fountains and a fraud case
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From the Archive
Education Free members
ACPS will revise a School Board rule requiring agendas three working days in advance
By Ryan Belmore
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Daily Briefing: Thursday, Nov. 5
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Government & Politics Free members
Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun. Here’s what you need to know.
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Sports Free members
Alexander-Walker scores 26, Hawks down Trae Young's Wizards 120-105
By The Associated Press
Sports Free members
Commanders dealing with injuries on the defensive line ahead of matchup with Rams
By The Associated Press
Food & Drink Free members
King Arthur Baking sets December opening for Old Town store
By Ryan Belmore
Food & Drink Free members
Floriana to close Dupont Circle restaurant, open in Old Town
By Ryan Belmore
Education Free members
ACPS sets 6 p.m. goal for weather closure decisions
By Ryan Belmore
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