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City Council names Florence Finkle interim policing auditor, hires OIR Group
The unanimous vote fills a post vacant since Ameratu Kamara's resignation took effect Oct. 3, while the city searches for a permanent auditor
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Community
City Council and ARHA board to meet Thursday on CEO search, maintenance, and finances
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Government & Politics
City Council to consider appointing interim policing auditor Tuesday
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Government & Politics
Alexandria woman among 2 former FBI officials charged with false statements to Congress
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Community
Alexandria names DC’s 911 director to replace retiring Renee Gordon
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Government & Politics
Powerful Democratic Virginia state Sen. Lucas is accused of leading a marijuana criminal conspiracy
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Public Safety
Alexandria police still haven’t decided who will review their license plate reader audits
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Government & Politics
Warner says tech companies failed to keep deepfake promises, warns VA staffing gaps are delaying care
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Transportation
Aguirre calls revised Beltway express lanes plan 'a vast improvement' as Virginia seeks November start on review
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Education
ACPS draft legislative priorities lead with funding formula overhaul, add AI
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Election
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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
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Government & Politics
In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country
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Government & Politics
Trump's mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he's 'not political'
Public Safety
Public Safety
Alexandria cancels Flock contract; license plate cameras go dark Friday
Police Chief Tarrick McGuire told City Council he notified the vendor Tuesday night. Council takes up rules for any future surveillance technology Nov. 10, and the vice mayor said that is not a vendor switch.
By Ryan Belmore 6 min read
Public Safety
Alexandria cancels Flock contract; license plate cameras go dark Friday
Police Chief Tarrick McGuire told City Council he notified the vendor Tuesday night. Council takes up rules for any future surveillance technology Nov. 10, and the vice mayor said that is not a vendor switch.
By Ryan Belmore 6 min read
Community
Sally Brodhead, 74, found safe hours after Alexandria police alert
The department said Tuesday night she had been located, a little over two hours after it asked the public for help finding her.
Public Safety
Alexandria police searching for Joshua Cochran, 44, missing since Saturday
He was last seen Saturday evening in the 1400 block of North Beauregard Street. Police are asking the public to stay away from Dora Kelley Nature Park while officers search it.
Transportation
Fatal crashes are down on Alexandria's city streets. Severe injury crashes are up.
The city's goal is zero of both by 2028. Its annual report counts only the roads Alexandria maintains, not the state highways inside the city.
Public Safety
Law enforcement agencies’ use of license plate reader data faces fresh scrutiny
Officers and agencies who illegally share license plate reader data must face consequences, Va. Senate majority leader says
Flock
Education
Education
ACPS School Board to hold town hall Nov. 10 on budgets, capacity and superintendent transition
The two-hour “Let’s Talk ACPS” session at 1340 Braddock Place follows a public hearing on the division’s next 10-year capital plan. Residents can submit up to two questions in advance.
By Ryan Belmore 3 min read
Education
ACPS School Board to hold town hall Nov. 10 on budgets, capacity and superintendent transition
The two-hour “Let’s Talk ACPS” session at 1340 Braddock Place follows a public hearing on the division’s next 10-year capital plan. Residents can submit up to two questions in advance.
By Ryan Belmore 3 min read
Publishers Note
Publisher's Note: Fair and balanced is the floor, not the ceiling
On being named to the Virginia School Boards Association's 2026 Media Honor Roll, and what I try to add beyond the minimum.
By Ryan Belmore 3 min read
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Education
ACPS draft legislative priorities lead with funding formula overhaul, add AI
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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
School board election committee meets for the last time with dozens of draft scenarios
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Arts & Entertainment
Jason Kelce played saxophone with an Army big band in Alexandria for a PBS Veterans Day special
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Community
Sally Brodhead, 74, found safe hours after Alexandria police alert
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Alexandria police searching for Joshua Cochran, 44, missing since Saturday
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Visit Alexandria names Barry Draper to lead membership and visitor experience
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The NWSL is bringing its Skills Challenge to Episcopal High School on Nov. 20
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StepALIVE! walkathon raises $151,482 for Alexandria families, ALIVE! says
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Food & Drink
Pre-leasing opens at Margot, a 237-unit building in Old Town North
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Publishers Note
Publishers Note
Publisher's Note: Fair and balanced is the floor, not the ceiling
- Ryan Belmore
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Publisher's Note: Newsrooms are closing across the country. The Alexandria Brief just published its 2,500th story.
- Ryan Belmore
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Publisher's Note: A small change — and why it actually makes The Alexandria Brief stronger
- Ryan Belmore
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Belmore's Notebook: Cameras, walk zones, and a handshake
- Ryan Belmore
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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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Board backs right-turn-on-red ban across Old Town and at two intersections near schools
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Sports Free members
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City Council to take up Russell Road appeals Nov. 14
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Community Free members
City Council and ARHA board to meet Thursday on CEO search, maintenance, and finances
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Sports Free members
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Education Free members
ACPS School Board to hold town hall Nov. 10 on budgets, capacity and superintendent transition
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