Food & Drink Free members
Cana Café plans to open in former Old Town Starbucks space
The café says it is aiming for December, depending on construction, at King and Union streets, and its owner is seeking a state alcohol license
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Transportation
City Council to take up Russell Road appeals Nov. 14
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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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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
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.
By Ryan Belmore 5 min read
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.
By Ryan Belmore 5 min read
Government & Politics
Alexandria is studying whether to keep running its own jail
The $200,000 review, which council funded in April over the sheriff's objection, will weigh seven options, including a regional jail and the future of the U.S. Marshals contract, by Dec. 31. Residents can comment through Nov. 20.
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.
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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
Joshua Cochran, reported missing, was found dead Tuesday night
John Stremple III, 63, of Alexandria, has been charged with second-degree murder. This page is the original missing-person report, updated.
Flock
Education
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
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
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
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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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Education
Election reform committee backs four-year School Board terms, with no staggering or smaller board
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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
Jen Walker, Full Strength Physical Therapy top Chamber ALX's 2026 Best in Business awards
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Man charged with murder after missing Alexandria man is found dead in suspect's apartment
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Sally Brodhead, 74, found safe hours after Alexandria police alert
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Joshua Cochran, reported missing, was found dead Tuesday night
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Visit Alexandria names Barry Draper to lead membership and visitor experience
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Food & Drink
Cana Café plans to open in former Old Town Starbucks space
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Sports
Sports
No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scores 19 in NBA debut as Wizards fall to Cavaliers 121-111
Dybantsa — selected first in June's NBA draft after one year at BYU — was sidelined the first four games due to a sprained ankle.
By The Associated Press 3 min read
Sports
No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scores 19 in NBA debut as Wizards fall to Cavaliers 121-111
Dybantsa — selected first in June's NBA draft after one year at BYU — was sidelined the first four games due to a sprained ankle.
By The Associated Press 3 min read
Sports
Tuch scores 2 more goals, Capitals beat Flyers 5-2
Alex Tuch scored his eighth and ninth goals in his first season with Washington, the second into an empty net to help the Capitals seal a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.
Sports
Josh Sargent scores go-ahead goal in 86th minute to help Toronto FC beat D.C. United 2-1
D.C. United (7-13-12) was eliminated from playoff contention.
Sports
Virginia Tech tries to return to March Madness for 1st time since 2022 behind 3 returning starters
Eighth-year coach Mike Young's Hokies return three starters and have added through the transfer portal to build a team picked to finish ninth in the ACC race.
Sports
The NWSL is bringing its Skills Challenge to Episcopal High School on Nov. 20
Tickets are $15. It is the only announced event of championship week held outside Washington, and it is on the field where Croatia trained during the World Cup.
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
From the Archive
Free members
City Council names Florence Finkle interim policing auditor, hires OIR Group
By Ryan Belmore
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Public Safety Free members
Alexandria cancels Flock contract; license plate cameras go dark Friday
By Ryan Belmore
Community Free members
Sally Brodhead, 74, found safe hours after Alexandria police alert
By Ryan Belmore
Public Safety Free members
Joshua Cochran, reported missing, was found dead Tuesday night
By Ryan Belmore
Sports Free members
Virginia Tech tries to return to March Madness for 1st time since 2022 behind 3 returning starters
By The Associated Press
Development Free members
Pre-leasing opens at Margot, a 237-unit building in Old Town North
By Ryan Belmore
Community Free members
Visit Alexandria names Barry Draper to lead membership and visitor experience
By Ryan Belmore
Sports Free members
The NWSL is bringing its Skills Challenge to Episcopal High School on Nov. 20
By Ryan Belmore
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