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ECC principal Heidi Haggerty-Wagner among Virginia's inaugural Principals of Distinction
The state completed its first class of the recognition program this week. Alexandria's Early Childhood Center principal, named in the spring, is the division's lone honoree.
Tiles & Type: 85-tile community mosaic from Local News Day pop-ups unveiled at Torpedo Factory
The artwork from April's three Alexandria pop-ups, organized by Bloom Labs and assembled in partnership with The Art League, is on display through the summer on the second floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: June 26-28
The 9th Annual Alexandria Pride fills John Carlyle Square on Saturday, Croatia plays Ghana in Philadelphia in a do-or-die World Cup match, the Aces play four games across three days, and three farmers markets and an arts and crafts fair fill out the rest of the weekend
Publisher's Note: Punching above our weight
A World Cup team made Alexandria home for a month. As Croatia prepares to leave, here's a case for making the friendship last — starting with a fifth sister city.
Mayor Gaskins launches "Art in Every Space" pilot this summer, connecting local artists with Alexandria businesses
Two launch events next month will kick off the initiative at Corcoran McEnearney and AV Actions
Warner says Trump's last-minute cancellation of housing-bill signing hurts Virginians
The senator also faulted the Iran deal and warned that the new intelligence chief is a "national security threat" in his Thursday availability
Alexandria Fire Department reports lower attrition, higher morale in annual council update
Chief Felipe Hernandez Jr. tells council the department is eyeing a top-1% national rating by 2028 and credits a shorter work week with improving retention
City Council votes to create a joint committee on school board election reform
The ad hoc body will study staggered terms, board size and composition, with a report due November 10 — but the 6-1 vote exposed deep skepticism about whether any of it will move the needle for students
Three months in, Fresh Start Initiative clears back rent for 318 ARHA households; 62% have stayed current
The privately funded effort the mayor launched in March to keep public-housing families from eviction raised more than $1.2 million and cleared 318 households' balances.
State keeps Alexandria under a drought warning as dry conditions persist into summer
A new state update continues the drought-warning status covering Alexandria, with groundwater and soil moisture still well below normal. Mandatory restrictions remain limited to other parts of Virginia, but officials are urging conservation as summer heat builds.
In Alexandria's inaugural police annual report, a 29% crime drop and a department determined to be more than its statistics
Chief Tarrick McGuire's first full calendar year: a 29% crime drop, a department built on collaboration, and stories the numbers can't tell
Alexandria police release body cam footage from fatal May 18 Canterbury Square officer-involved shooting
Chief McGuire identifies victim as Emily Ramirez, 27; suspect as Hector Amaya, 38; officers remain on administrative assignment as three parallel investigations continue — including one by the city's independent policing auditor
Alexandria Fire Department reports lower attrition, higher morale in annual council update
Chief Felipe Hernandez Jr. tells council the department is eyeing a top-1% national rating by 2028 and credits a shorter work week with improving retention
ECC principal Heidi Haggerty-Wagner among Virginia's inaugural Principals of Distinction
The state completed its first class of the recognition program this week. Alexandria's Early Childhood Center principal, named in the spring, is the division's lone honoree.
Superintendent Kay-Wyatt is on leave, school board chair says, citing 'a matter that arose unexpectedly'
In a message to families and staff, Board Chair Michelle Rief said board-approved designees will run the division and asked the community to respect Dr. Kay-Wyatt's privacy. ACPS did not specify the reason for the leave or its expected length.
City Council votes to create a joint committee on school board election reform
The ad hoc body will study staggered terms, board size and composition, with a report due November 10 — but the 6-1 vote exposed deep skepticism about whether any of it will move the needle for students
As Kay-Wyatt's final months begin, a look back at a consequential year for ACPS
The superintendent retires Oct. 1 after a year defined by the division's first collective bargaining process, a bruising budget fight, and a leadership transition still underway. The Alexandria Brief sent her office questions to reflect on it; ACPS later said the email never reached the division.
Rogers sharp again for the Orioles in a 3-1 victory over Washington
Trevor Rogers pitched into the seventh inning and Blaze Alexander hit a two-run single to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Lacan and Nelson-Ododa each score 12 points and Sun beat Mystics 68-57
Leila Lacan and Olivia Nelson-Ododa each scored 12 points, Kennedy Burke had 11 off the bench and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 68-57 on Friday night.
Harper and Hill homers in the 9th help rally Phillies to a 10-5 victory over the Nationals
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Washington Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
Gvardiol, Moro speak as Croatia holds final Alexandria press conference
Defender and midfielder field questions before Croatia faces Ghana
Alexandria-Arlington innovation district lands $3.9M state grant — the largest in this GO Virginia round
The National Innovation Quarter, a dual-use technology district anchored partly by Virginia Tech's Potomac Yard campus, received the single biggest award in a $5.6 million statewide package — nearly matching the organization's entire launch budget.
Alexandria's Housing 2040 clears its public hearing; final adoption set for June 23
Council approved the plan June 13 after a 7-0 Planning Commission recommendation, with the blueprint headed to the Legislative Meeting for adoption — but new targets, key studies and most legislative wins still lie ahead
Alexandria City Council unanimously approves first phase of Potomac River Generating Station redevelopment, $135 million financing package
Council clears HRP Group's Phase I permits and tax increment financing for the long-shuttered Old Town North coal plant site; groundbreaking anticipated in 2027
An inside look at the 12-story underground station about to clean up Alexandria's waterways
With days to go before a July 1 deadline, AlexRenew gave The Alexandria Brief a tour of the underground pumping station at the heart of RiverRenew, the largest infrastructure project in the city's history.
Finn & Fire to open on Thursday in Old Town
A new seafood and steak restaurant is set to open its doors in Old Town.
Little Birdie opens in Del Ray, drawing officials and a caviar-topped chicken menu
Officials joined the Del Ray Business Association to welcome the chicken-focused spinoff from the Matt & Tony's team
Hard Times Cafe closes King Street location for a remodel
The King Street chili parlor that launched a regional chain in 1980 plans to reopen in the fall; the chain's other locations remain open
Van Leeuwen ice cream opens on King Street on Thursday with $1 scoops
The New York-based chain's first Alexandria shop debuts June 18 at 400 King St., next to the recently opened Life Alive cafe.
Weekend overnight lane closures begin on I-395 north near Alexandria this weekend
VDOT bridge work spanning the Fairfax County–Alexandria line will close a single northbound lane on weekend nights through Aug. 9, skipping the July Fourth holiday
DASH breaks ground on region's first on-route electric bus charger at former Landmark Mall site
A $1 million federal earmark secured by Congressman Don Beyer funds the overhead charging system at the West Alexandria Transit Center
Lawmakers weigh merging Northern Virginia transit agencies to cut costs
The outcome of the study could reshape transit for four agencies — DASH Alexandria Transit, Fairfax Connector, ART Arlington Transit, and CUE Fairfax City — by identifying potential efficiencies and improvements through consolidation.
King Street to close again June 18-24 for VRE bridge replacement work
Drivers will be detoured to Duke Street as the Virginia Railway Express continues its multi-year overhaul of Alexandria Union Station
Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital
Since returning to office 17 months ago, Trump has demonstrated a continuing fixation with the District of Columbia.
NFL releases dates and details for the 2027 NFL draft to be held on National Mall in Washington
The NFL announced dates and details on Thursday for the 2027 NFL draft to be held in Washington, D.C.
Brandon Aiyuk says he will sign with the Commanders if the 49ers grant his wish for a release
Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk said he would sign immediately with the Washington Commanders if the San Francisco 49ers grant his wish and release him.
Sabres agree to send Alex Tuch to the Capitals as part of sign-and-trade deal, AP source says
The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal in sending veteran forward Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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In Alexandria's inaugural police annual report, a 29% crime drop and a department determined to be more than its statistics
Chief Tarrick McGuire's first full calendar year: a 29% crime drop, a department built on collaboration, and stories the numbers can't tell
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: June 26-28
The 9th Annual Alexandria Pride fills John Carlyle Square on Saturday, Croatia plays Ghana in Philadelphia in a do-or-die World Cup match, the Aces play four games across three days, and three farmers markets and an arts and crafts fair fill out the rest of the weekend
Dalić calls Alexandria "beautiful" and "peaceful" as Croatia readies for decisive Ghana match
The coach offered an unqualified endorsement of the team's monthlong base as Croatia prepares to leave the city for a decisive World Cup finale against Ghana.