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Daily Briefing: Thursday, Nov. 5

Spanberger says the amendments will stand; Rosemont votes 60-6 on Russell Road; the School Board gets the capital plan tonight

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Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun. Here’s what you need to know.

By Virginia Mercury Nov 5, 2026

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Alexander-Walker scores 26, Hawks down Trae Young's Wizards 120-105

By The Associated Press Nov 4, 2026

Government & Politics

Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun. Here’s what you need to know.

As public testimony gets underway Thursday, here are the key details of the case so far.

By Virginia Mercury Nov 5, 2026

Election

Spanberger 'quite confident' new constitutional amendments will stand

Government & Politics

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Election

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 Nov 2, 2026 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.

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Alexandria's Flock cameras stopped reading at 9:05 a.m. Friday, police say

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Alexandria cancels Flock contract; license plate cameras go dark Friday

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Law enforcement agencies’ use of license plate reader data faces fresh scrutiny

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Alexandria police still haven’t decided who will review their license plate reader audits

Public Safety Free members

Alexandria police ran 1,557 license plate reader searches in September, newly dated chart shows

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Alexandria police say license plate readers helped identify suspect in Holmes Run Parkway killing

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Alexandria police publish map of their 61 license plate readers, say state law bars a traditional outside audit

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License plate readers go live Friday at a West End apartment building

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Police chief tells residents the research on license plate readers is thin, but he still sees a role for them

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Alexandria police will publish a map of their license plate reader locations by Oct. 1

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City Council asks how Alexandria police count their license plate reader successes. The answers are pending.

Public Safety

Police hold first community listening session on technology Thursday

Public Safety

APD answers council's Flock questions: a 2027 contract end date, an outside audit by Oct. 1, and 12 agencies cut off

Public Safety

Police chief confirms he cut off camera access for agencies with ICE agreements, and asks a city commission to help set the rules for what comes next

Public Safety

No Virginia agency deputized to enforce immigration law on patrol can search Alexandria's cameras anymore

Public Safety

Alexandria City Council will decide how long police keep license plate data, APD says

Public Safety

Four police agencies, one state law, four different sets of rules for license plate cameras

Public Safety

Gaskins: 'I do not think there's a role for Flock in this community'

Public Safety

Police won't publish Flock camera locations and have no plans to shorten data retention

Government & Politics

Council returns from recess Tuesday with Flock camera update, tax bill for furloughed federal workers

Public Safety

Inside Virginia’s city halls, concerns, confusion rise with Flock surveillance protests

Public Safety

Alexandria's Flock page now lists the 161 Virginia agencies that can search its cameras

Public Safety

Gaskins says Alexandria police won't share license plate data in immigration cases

Education

ACPS sets 6 p.m. goal for weather closure decisions

A new process going to the School Board on Thursday replaces letter codes with five plain-language statuses, including a virtual learning day, and sets a 4:30 a.m. deadline for same-day calls

By Ryan Belmore Nov 4, 2026 5 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

Sports

Alexander-Walker scores 26, Hawks down Trae Young's Wizards 120-105

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 120-105 victory over the Washington Wizards and former Hawks star guard Trae Young on Wednesday night.

By The Associated Press Nov 4, 2026 1 min read

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Commanders dealing with injuries on the defensive line ahead of matchup with Rams

The injuries for the Commanders keep on coming.

Sports

Robertson's natural hat trick paces Stars to 6-5 win over Caps

Jason Robertson scored the third-fastest natural hat trick in team history to help the Dallas Stars to a 6-5 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.

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.

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.

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Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

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After four elections in one year, Alexandria's elections chief credits poll workers

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Daily Briefing: Thursday, Nov. 5

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Alexander-Walker scores 26, Hawks down Trae Young's Wizards 120-105

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After four elections in one year, Alexandria's elections chief credits poll workers

Warner wins a fourth Senate term in what he calls his last campaign

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Alexandria's 2026 holiday calendar: Parades, markets, lights, and fireworks

What Alexandria voters need to know before Tuesday's election

Alexandria's Flock cameras stopped reading at 9:05 a.m. Friday, police say

ARHA’s buildings need $54.5 million in repairs. It is about $20 million short.

Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun. Here’s what you need to know.

Spanberger 'quite confident' new constitutional amendments will stand

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

After four elections in one year, Alexandria's elections chief credits poll workers

Warner wins a fourth Senate term in what he calls his last campaign

Dominion-NextEra accept some proposed protections in merger case, rejects rate and staffing freeze

Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and reproductive rights in state Constitution

Voters back abortion rights and reject Trump's redistricting in state ballot measures

Alexandria passes its 2022 midterm turnout with three hours of voting left

Nearly half of Alexandria's active voters had cast ballots by noon

Alexandria's budget season opens Saturday with a four-hour retreat

Nearly 45% of Alexandria's active voters had cast ballots by 10 a.m. Tuesday

Spanberger 'quite confident' new constitutional amendments will stand

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

After four elections in one year, Alexandria's elections chief credits poll workers

Warner wins a fourth Senate term in what he calls his last campaign

Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and reproductive rights in state Constitution

Janeese Lewis George is Washington's next mayor. Now come the challenges, starting with Trump

Alexandria passes its 2022 midterm turnout with three hours of voting left

Nearly half of Alexandria's active voters had cast ballots by noon

Nearly 45% of Alexandria's active voters had cast ballots by 10 a.m. Tuesday

Route 7 crash study names Beauregard, King Street area a top priority for safety review

Route 7 crash study names Beauregard, King Street area a top priority for safety review

Alexandria's Flock cameras stopped reading at 9:05 a.m. Friday, police say

GW Middle student assaulted by juveniles on scooters, police say

Clocks fall back Sunday. Test your smoke alarms.

Home on Wythe Street struck by gunfire in Wednesday night shooting; no injuries, no arrests

Alexandria's Flock cameras stopped reading at 9:05 a.m. Friday, police say

Alexandria cancels Flock contract; license plate cameras go dark Friday

Law enforcement agencies’ use of license plate reader data faces fresh scrutiny

Alexandria police still haven’t decided who will review their license plate reader audits

Alexandria police ran 1,557 license plate reader searches in September, newly dated chart shows

Alexandria police say license plate readers helped identify suspect in Holmes Run Parkway killing

Alexandria police publish map of their 61 license plate readers, say state law bars a traditional outside audit

License plate readers go live Friday at a West End apartment building

Police chief tells residents the research on license plate readers is thin, but he still sees a role for them

Alexandria police will publish a map of their license plate reader locations by Oct. 1

City Council asks how Alexandria police count their license plate reader successes. The answers are pending.

Police hold first community listening session on technology Thursday

APD answers council's Flock questions: a 2027 contract end date, an outside audit by Oct. 1, and 12 agencies cut off

Police chief confirms he cut off camera access for agencies with ICE agreements, and asks a city commission to help set the rules for what comes next

No Virginia agency deputized to enforce immigration law on patrol can search Alexandria's cameras anymore

Alexandria City Council will decide how long police keep license plate data, APD says

Four police agencies, one state law, four different sets of rules for license plate cameras

Gaskins: 'I do not think there's a role for Flock in this community'

Police won't publish Flock camera locations and have no plans to shorten data retention

Council returns from recess Tuesday with Flock camera update, tax bill for furloughed federal workers

Inside Virginia’s city halls, concerns, confusion rise with Flock surveillance protests

Alexandria's Flock page now lists the 161 Virginia agencies that can search its cameras

Gaskins says Alexandria police won't share license plate data in immigration cases

ACPS sets 6 p.m. goal for weather closure decisions

ACPS sets 6 p.m. goal for weather closure decisions

Alexandria's budget season opens Saturday with a four-hour retreat

School Board asks for a ‘do nothing’ scenario, modulars and updated enrollment before deciding on middle school capacity

School Board to weigh $48.7 million to $237.5 million in options for crowded middle schools

ACPS School Board to hold town hall Nov. 10 on budgets, capacity and superintendent transition

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BARCA's holiday pop-up returns to the Old Town waterfront Nov. 25

Alexandria's 2026 holiday calendar: Parades, markets, lights, and fireworks

Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1

New Barnes & Noble at Shoppes at Foxchase sets Nov. 4 grand opening

Jason Kelce played saxophone with an Army big band in Alexandria for a PBS Veterans Day special

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RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K raises $45,000 for Scholarship Fund of Alexandria

Alexandria's 2026 holiday calendar: Parades, markets, lights, and fireworks

Don't throw out your pumpkin. The city will take it starting Nov. 7.

Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1

From $180,000 to $2.95 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week

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