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Alexandria improved on every state test and moved ahead of Virginia in one subject
History pass rates rose 9 points, putting ACPS above the statewide average after two years behind it. In reading, math and science the division remains 11 to 15 points back.
At least two people arrested in Alexandria during two-week ICE operation, DHS says
The department says the operation produced 1,328 arrests across Virginia and Maryland between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14. In the one Alexandria case that can be checked in Virginia court records, the charges DHS listed were dismissed in 2024.
Legislators didn’t allow local bans of gas-powered leaf blowers. Va. localities are doing it anyway.
The Virginia Code gives localities the power to adopt “such measures as it deems expedient” to secure the “health, safety and general welfare” of their residents, including through enforcement of noise ordinances. That seems like enough authority, columnist Ivy Main writes.
Repaving and concrete work set for five locations this week
Crews will be on Summers Drive and at four intersections.
Alexandria's federal housing report shows gains in rehab, little new construction
The city's draft annual review of federal housing funds is open for public comment through Sept. 7, with a hearing scheduled Sept. 3
Three finalists picked for Old Town North banner project, and the public gets a vote
Voting runs through noon Sept. 19, with the winner announced that afternoon at Chalk-A-Block
ARHA opens comment on its 2027 plan, with new asset limits for applicants
Current tenants and voucher holders are exempt; the public hearing is Sept. 23 and the board votes Sept. 28
Goats — and sheep — will graze kudzu off a slope at James Marx All Veterans Park
A city pilot starting Sept. 8 tests whether livestock can clear invasive plants from terrain too steep and rocky for work crews
87 years ago today, five young men sat down in an Alexandria library and started something
The 1939 sit-in at 717 Queen St. came two decades before Greensboro. A virtual panel marks the anniversary at noon today.
Three finalists picked for Old Town North banner project, and the public gets a vote
Voting runs through noon Sept. 19, with the winner announced that afternoon at Chalk-A-Block
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Aug. 21-23
Restaurant Week wraps up Sunday, the Pipes and Drums play their only concert of the summer Friday, and Saturday looks like the wet one.
National Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues next season as Kennedy Center shuts
Next season will include nine concerts at Northern Virginia Community College's Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria
Crilley Warehouse to host Art in Every Space reception for four artists
Gaskins will attend and outline next steps for the pilot, which is set to end Sept. 30
At least two people arrested in Alexandria during two-week ICE operation, DHS says
The department says the operation produced 1,328 arrests across Virginia and Maryland between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14. In the one Alexandria case that can be checked in Virginia court records, the charges DHS listed were dismissed in 2024.
Alexandria stays under a drought warning even as rain revives soil and streams
Groundwater remains much below normal, with wells in northern Virginia at or near record lows; the state task force meets again Monday
Jury convicts Woodbridge teen in Metro station death
Man fleeing an attack at Potomac Yards climbed into the track bed and was struck by a departing train, prosecutors say
Missing 27-year-old found safe, police say
Fairfax County police had issued an alert Wednesday morning for Kendall Andre Tally, last seen in the 3200 block of King Street
Alexandria improved on every state test and moved ahead of Virginia in one subject
History pass rates rose 9 points, putting ACPS above the statewide average after two years behind it. In reading, math and science the division remains 11 to 15 points back.
Titans open Friday with a playoff season to build on
Alexandria City went 0-10 in 2023 and won six games last fall under coach Rodney Hughey, who faces the same 10 opponents again this year
Alexandria School Board to weigh superintendent candidates in closed session Thursday
The meeting notice cites potential appointment and compensation, two weeks after applications closed. The board also takes up a $1.1 million budget revision for staff bonuses.
Alexandria schools open Monday with new boundaries, new leaders, and new walk zones
Some students who rode the bus last year will walk this year as Acting Superintendent Grace Taylor leads the division.
Old Town Books owner is opening an ice cream shop in Hollin Hall
Ally Kirkpatrick's Fabled Ice Cream has signed for 7940 Fort Hunt Road, a Fairfax County shopping center she has known since childhood. Build-out is beginning now, with an opening planned for 2027.
Wonder adds robot delivery at Potomac Yard as Serve expands to a second app
Grubhub customers may now be matched with a sidewalk robot; Serve launched in Alexandria with Uber Eats in December
Ted's Bulletin, Honeymoon projected to open at Carlyle Crossing in late fall
Banners are up at the Eisenhower East development; the Ted's location was first announced in 2022
Crooked Run sets Aug. 28 opening date for Del Ray taproom
Signage in the window at the former Dolce & Bean space gives the Mount Vernon Avenue brewery its first firm date, and co-founder Jake Endres says a new IPA will pour at the opening
ARHA opens comment on its 2027 plan, with new asset limits for applicants
Current tenants and voucher holders are exempt; the public hearing is Sept. 23 and the board votes Sept. 28
Alexandria's federal housing report shows gains in rehab, little new construction
The city's draft annual review of federal housing funds is open for public comment through Sept. 7, with a hearing scheduled Sept. 3
Old Town neighbors take 301 N. Fairfax fight to Virginia's highest court
A September writ panel will decide whether the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a published ruling that now guides zoning cases statewide
Van Metre buys site for 110 townhomes at WestEnd, the first for-sale homes at the former Landmark Mall
The Fairfax-based builder closed on Blocks L and M in July. Buyers won't be able to reserve a homesite until mid-2027.
Titans open Friday with a playoff season to build on
Alexandria City went 0-10 in 2023 and won six games last fall under coach Rodney Hughey, who faces the same 10 opponents again this year
Nationals roll to 13-3 victory and extend Rockies' losing streak to season-high 7 games
Cavalli (12-5) struck out seven and allowed two runs in six innings. He is 7-1 with a 1.98 ERA in eight outings since the All-Star break and has started Washington’s last three victories.
While Commanders face questions at center, coach Dan Quinn expresses confidence in the position
Injuries and subpar play in Detroit forced Quinn and his staff to take an additional look at players in positions they don’t normally play.
Spirit outshoot Orlando 23-10 but fall 1-0 at Audi Field
A third-minute goal holds up as Washington stays second in the NWSL, and Ashley Hatch returns home after 15 months out
Nationals roll to 13-3 victory and extend Rockies' losing streak to season-high 7 games
Cavalli (12-5) struck out seven and allowed two runs in six innings. He is 7-1 with a 1.98 ERA in eight outings since the All-Star break and has started Washington’s last three victories.
While Commanders face questions at center, coach Dan Quinn expresses confidence in the position
Injuries and subpar play in Detroit forced Quinn and his staff to take an additional look at players in positions they don’t normally play.
Amtrak trains from Virginia will end at Alexandria for nine days in October
A worn junction in the tunnel south of Washington Union Station closes Oct. 17-25 for replacement, with buses bridging the gap to Washington
Spirit outshoot Orlando 23-10 but fall 1-0 at Audi Field
A third-minute goal holds up as Washington stays second in the NWSL, and Ashley Hatch returns home after 15 months out
Amtrak trains from Virginia will end at Alexandria for nine days in October
A worn junction in the tunnel south of Washington Union Station closes Oct. 17-25 for replacement, with buses bridging the gap to Washington
North Beauregard Street to close intermittently this week for Holmes Run Trail work
Crews will stop traffic for 10 to 15 minutes at a time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday to unload crane equipment and concrete for a new box culvert.
Power restored after outage near Seminary Road
Dominion Energy reported no customers out in Alexandria or Arlington as of 5:45 p.m., well ahead of an estimate that had run to 11 p.m.
Alexandria school zone speed cameras resume Aug. 24
Six camera zones will begin issuing $100 citations on the first day of classes; the city tests the systems Aug. 21
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.
Publisher's Note: No one took the easy route
Nobody's ever happy with a budget. That's not the same as nobody trying.
Publisher's Note: What it really costs to cover Alexandria
Seven months in, an honest look at the numbers behind your community newsroom
Publisher's Note: Sometimes what's best for all of us isn't best for any one of us
The Braddock Road vote is settled. How a divided neighborhood lives with it is not.
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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Aug. 21-23
Restaurant Week wraps up Sunday, the Pipes and Drums play their only concert of the summer Friday, and Saturday looks like the wet one.
Mayor's Back-to-School Hair Salon serves 37 Alexandria children in fourth year
The fourth annual event at Iye's Beauty Salon has grown from eight girls its first year to 37 children Tuesday. A year after five girls were turned away at capacity, walk-ins who weren't on the list left with backpacks and a warm meal.
Alexandria's Flock page now lists the 161 Virginia agencies that can search its cameras
The disclosure follows a week of movement: Flock changed its recommended policies Thursday, the mayor said Sunday she had asked the city to publish more, and two new fields appeared Tuesday. No federal or out-of-state agency is on the list.
Ted's Bulletin, Honeymoon projected to open at Carlyle Crossing in late fall
Banners are up at the Eisenhower East development; the Ted's location was first announced in 2022
Crooked Run sets Aug. 28 opening date for Del Ray taproom
Signage in the window at the former Dolce & Bean space gives the Mount Vernon Avenue brewery its first firm date, and co-founder Jake Endres says a new IPA will pour at the opening
Hypergoat Coffee Roasters plans cafe, roastery in former Del Ray church building
Permit at 2423 Mount Vernon Ave. describes a barista counter, coffee lab and roasters area; co-founder confirms a second Alexandria location