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Spirit to host Portland Thorns in NWSL quarterfinal Nov. 8 at Audi Field
The result will help decide whether a Spirit or Thorns player stays in the Nov. 20 Skills Challenge at Episcopal High School
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Government & Politics
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Government & Politics
ARHA’s buildings need $54.5 million in repairs. It is about $20 million short.
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Election
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia on Election Day
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Government & Politics
Police chief says shooting outside Virginia GOP offices has nothing to do with election
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Government & Politics
A sealed Virginia indictment is part of a national 'ghost student' aid fraud case
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Community
Local, statewide leaders mourn Dolores Huerta, who campaigned in Alexandria last year
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Government & Politics
Alexandria is studying whether to keep running its own jail
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Public Safety
Alexandria cancels Flock contract; license plate cameras go dark Friday
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Transportation
Board backs right-turn-on-red ban across Old Town and at two intersections near schools
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Transportation
City Council to take up Russell Road appeals Nov. 14
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Election
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Government & Politics
What Alexandria voters need to know before Tuesday's election
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Election
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia on Election Day
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Education
Election reform committee backs four-year School Board terms, with no staggering or smaller board
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Government & Politics
More than 15,700 Alexandrians have voted with two weeks until Election Day
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Public Safety
Alexandria police host election security exercise ahead of Nov. 3
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Government & Politics
Warner seeks a final term as Mizusawa makes his case for change
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Government & Politics
Virginia AG launches voter protection unit ahead of midterm elections
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Government & Politics
Alexandria voter guide: Early voting hours expand Oct. 18, and four Election Day polling places have moved
Public Safety
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.
By Ryan Belmore 3 min read
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.
By Ryan Belmore 3 min read
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.
Public Safety
Home on Wythe Street struck by gunfire in Wednesday night shooting; no injuries, no arrests
Police responded to reports of shots fired near North Payne and Pendleton streets at about 6:48 p.m.
Public Safety
Man charged with murder after missing Alexandria man is found dead in suspect's apartment
Police Chief Tarrick McGuire said security video led detectives to the door of John Stremple III, who confessed when they knocked.
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Education
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Education
School Board asks for a ‘do nothing’ scenario, modulars and updated enrollment before deciding on middle school capacity
Staff promised corrected cost figures, per-school numbers and a status-quo comparison by Nov. 12. The acting superintendent’s 10-year capital plan is due Nov. 5.
By Ryan Belmore 7 min read
Education
School Board asks for a ‘do nothing’ scenario, modulars and updated enrollment before deciding on middle school capacity
Staff promised corrected cost figures, per-school numbers and a status-quo comparison by Nov. 12. The acting superintendent’s 10-year capital plan is due Nov. 5.
By Ryan Belmore 7 min read
Education
School Board to weigh $48.7 million to $237.5 million in options for crowded middle schools
Staff will compare the adopted plan to convert Jefferson-Houston into a middle school against new middle school capacity at Cora Kelly or James K. Polk at a work session Thursday
By Ryan Belmore 8 min read
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Education
ACPS School Board to hold town hall Nov. 10 on budgets, capacity and superintendent transition
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Publishers Note
Publisher's Note: Fair and balanced is the floor, not the ceiling
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Education
ACPS draft legislative priorities lead with funding formula overhaul, add AI
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Arts & Entertainment
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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Jason Kelce played saxophone with an Army big band in Alexandria for a PBS Veterans Day special
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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 23-25
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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 16-18
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Community
Don't throw out your pumpkin. The city will take it starting Nov. 7.
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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1
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From $180,000 to $2.95 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
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Local, statewide leaders mourn Dolores Huerta, who campaigned in Alexandria last year
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Jen Walker, Full Strength Physical Therapy top Chamber ALX's 2026 Best in Business awards
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Food & Drink
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1
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Sports
Sports
Spirit to host Portland Thorns in NWSL quarterfinal Nov. 8 at Audi Field
The result will help decide whether a Spirit or Thorns player stays in the Nov. 20 Skills Challenge at Episcopal High School
By Ryan Belmore 2 min read
Sports
Spirit to host Portland Thorns in NWSL quarterfinal Nov. 8 at Audi Field
The result will help decide whether a Spirit or Thorns player stays in the Nov. 20 Skills Challenge at Episcopal High School
By Ryan Belmore 2 min read
Sports
2 early goals lift Minnesota to a 5-1 win over Washington, snapping the Capitals' 3-game run
Quinn Hughes and Michael McCarron scored in the first 5:27 for Minnesota, and the Wild held on for a 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
Sports
AJ Dybantsa sharp in his home debut as the Wizards smother Charlotte 95-79
Trae Young had 21 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, AJ Dybantsa scored 17 points in his home debut, and the Washington Wizards routed the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 on Friday night.
Sports
Cole Hutson scores twice as the Capitals beat the Predators 4-3
Cole Hutson scored twice to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
Sports
Commanders and Eagles head into 'Sunday Night Football' with season-defining matchup on deck
The loser of the game will be in last place, with the trade deadline coming up on Nov. 10, and see any chances of competing this season dwindle.
Publishers Note
Publishers Note
Publisher's Note: Fair and balanced is the floor, not the ceiling
- Ryan Belmore
Publishers Note
Publisher's Note: Newsrooms are closing across the country. The Alexandria Brief just published its 2,500th story.
- Ryan Belmore
Publishers Note
Publisher's Note: A small change — and why it actually makes The Alexandria Brief stronger
- Ryan Belmore
Publishers Note
Belmore's Notebook: Cameras, walk zones, and a handshake
- Ryan Belmore
Publishers Note
Belmore's Notebook: Flock, fountains and a fraud case
- Ryan Belmore
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Belmore's Notebook: Three different counts of Alexandria's cameras, and a question the mayor couldn't get answered either
- Ryan Belmore
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GW Middle student assaulted by juveniles on scooters, police say
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School Board asks for a ‘do nothing’ scenario, modulars and updated enrollment before deciding on middle school capacity
By Ryan Belmore
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Daily Briefing: Friday, Oct. 30
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Cole Hutson scores twice as the Capitals beat the Predators 4-3
By The Associated Press
Public Safety Free members
Clocks fall back Sunday. Test your smoke alarms.
By Ryan Belmore
Sports Free members
Commanders and Eagles head into 'Sunday Night Football' with season-defining matchup on deck
By The Associated Press
Public Safety Free members
Home on Wythe Street struck by gunfire in Wednesday night shooting; no injuries, no arrests
By Ryan Belmore
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Police chief says shooting outside Virginia GOP offices has nothing to do with election
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