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Nearly half of Alexandria's active voters had cast ballots by noon
The city is within about 2,800 ballots of its total turnout in the 2022 midterm, according to the elections office
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Government & Politics
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Election
Beyer greets voters in Alexandria as polls open on Election Day
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Election
It’s Election Day in Virginia: Here’s what to know before heading to the polls
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Election
Warner closes his last campaign at home in Alexandria
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Election
More than 34,000 Alexandrians voted before Election Day
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Government & Politics
Judge cites 'weaponization' in dismissing case against Alexandria woman, another ex-FBI official
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Government & Politics
In Virginia and beyond, Democratic candidates increasingly embrace Medicare For All
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Government & Politics
What Alexandria voters need to know before Tuesday's election
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Government & Politics
Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
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Public Safety
Alexandria's Flock cameras stopped reading at 9:05 a.m. Friday, police say
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Election
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Election
Nearly half of Alexandria's active voters had cast ballots by noon
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Election
Nearly 45% of Alexandria's active voters had cast ballots by 10 a.m. Tuesday
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Election
Beyer greets voters in Alexandria as polls open on Election Day
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Election
It’s Election Day in Virginia: Here’s what to know before heading to the polls
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Election
Warner closes his last campaign at home in Alexandria
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Election
More than 34,000 Alexandrians voted before Election Day
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Government & Politics
In Virginia and beyond, Democratic candidates increasingly embrace Medicare For All
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Government & Politics
What Alexandria voters need to know before Tuesday's election
Public Safety
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
By Ryan Belmore 7 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
By Ryan Belmore 7 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.
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.
Flock
Education
Government & Politics
Alexandria's budget season opens Saturday with a four-hour retreat
City Council's annual retreat sets up a process that ends with a vote on April 28.
By Ryan Belmore 3 min read
Government & Politics
Alexandria's budget season opens Saturday with a four-hour retreat
City Council's annual retreat sets up a process that ends with a vote on April 28.
By Ryan Belmore 3 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
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Education
School Board to weigh $48.7 million to $237.5 million in options for crowded middle schools
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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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Arts & Entertainment
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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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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Community
Alexandria's 2026 holiday calendar: Parades, markets, lights, and fireworks
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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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Food & Drink
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1
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Sports
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.
By The Associated Press 1 min read
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.
By The Associated Press 1 min read
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.
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
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.
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
From the Archive
Government & Politics Free members
Judge cites 'weaponization' in dismissing case against Alexandria woman, another ex-FBI official
By The Associated Press, Ryan Belmore
Arts & Entertainment Free members
Alexandria's 2026 holiday calendar: Parades, markets, lights, and fireworks
By Ryan Belmore
Newsletter Free members
Daily Briefing: Monday, Nov. 2
By Ryan Belmore
Government & Politics Free members
In Virginia and beyond, Democratic candidates increasingly embrace Medicare For All
By Virginia Mercury
Sports Free members
Jayden Daniels throws TD pass and Commanders shut out Eagles over final 3 quarters in 27-10 win
By The Associated Press
Sports Free members
Spirit to host Portland Thorns in NWSL quarterfinal Nov. 8 at Audi Field
By Ryan Belmore
Government & Politics Free members
What Alexandria voters need to know before Tuesday's election
By Ryan Belmore
Sports Free members
2 early goals lift Minnesota to a 5-1 win over Washington, snapping the Capitals' 3-game run
By The Associated Press
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