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The Alexandria Brief: Saturday, March 21
Former FCC employee sentenced in Metro station assaults; The Majestic relaunches under new ownership April 10; Metro pauses weekend closures for cherry blossom season
Beyer brings federal worker resource fair back to Northern Virginia Saturday
Third event in 'Rising to Meet the Challenge' series comes as Alexandria-area residents continue to navigate federal workforce disruptions
Visit Alexandria extends 'Unlock Your Story' campaign to target meeting and event planners
Tourism organization pitches city as premier small- to mid-size meetings destination, citing $1B in visitor spending and proximity to D.C.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: March 20-22
Bloom Together, Opening Reception: Now or Never by Alicia Eggert, World Water Day, Rising to Meet the Challenge Resource Fair, and much more.
The Twig pledges $2 million to new Inova hospital campus
All-volunteer group's gift to name conference center at Landmark site, pushing total giving past $7 million
Beyer brings federal worker resource fair back to Northern Virginia Saturday
Third event in 'Rising to Meet the Challenge' series comes as Alexandria-area residents continue to navigate federal workforce disruptions
Warner: Iran war driving up costs, GOP bill would strip Virginia voting rights
Senator cites rising gas prices and voter ID restrictions as direct hits to Northern Virginia residents
Alexandria City Council to weigh major housing investment, senior plan at Tuesday meeting
Meeting also includes final funding request for Arlandria affordable housing project
Mayor Gaskins, Interfaith Council, and Alfred Street Baptist join forces to clear $1 million in ARHA back rent
Fresh Start Initiative pairs private debt relief with ARHA accountability reforms as city budget season raises hard questions about housing stability
ACPS honors essential workers at fifth annual celebration
From custodians to bus drivers, school staff recognized for keeping Alexandria students safe
Alexandria City High School launches search for new principal after months without a permanent leader
ACPS seeks candidate to lead 4,500-student school; search comes after back-to-back departures to Arlington
Alexandria's week ahead: Budget double-header, Potomac town hall and a federal workers resource fair
A weather-delayed budget mega-session, the region's first Virginia town hall on the Potomac sewage crisis, the opening of a waterfront art exhibit, and a packed civic calendar make a busy week around Alexandria.
ACPS school board to review strategic plan progress tonight as staff retention concerns emerge
A mid-year update shows meaningful progress in most goal areas — but a spike in "stuck" action steps in staff recruitment and retention is drawing attention.
The Majestic relaunches under new ownership April 10
Chef Santiago Lopez purchases Old Town Alexandria landmark, debuts reimagined menu and refreshed interior
Dok Khao Thai opens its doors in Alexandria
The Oakville Triangle's newest tenant begins its soft opening.
DCANTER wine shop set to uncork a new chapter in Old Town
The Capitol Hill wine boutique has received its certificate of occupancy at 1101 King Street, putting an opening for the beloved D.C. retailer within reach
Crooked Run files for ABC license at former Dolce & Bean space
The Northern Virginia brewery behind beloved taprooms in Leesburg, Sterling, and DC's Union Market is planting its flag on Mount Vernon Avenue.
Former FCC employee sentenced to one year in Alexandria Metro station assaults
Court finds Jeffrey Gary was in a state of delirium at the time of the attacks, driven by misprescribed medications and undiagnosed mental illness.
Alexandria man faces multiple charges after alleged unprovoked attack on officers in Clarendon
An Alexandria man is facing multiple charges after Arlington County police say he attacked two officers in the Clarendon neighborhood in the early morning hours of Friday.
Officials: Bypass system prevented 2 billion gallons from reaching Potomac; $50M disaster declaration requested
At Alexandria's community hearing on the crisis, DC Water and state officials detail costs, cleanup and what comes next
Alexandria police seek public's help finding missing 15-year-old girl
Brooklynn Williams was last seen March 5 near the 2800 block of Park Center Drive; she has been missing for 12 days
Traffic and Parking Board to weigh Old Town parking changes, bikeshare relocation Monday
Board's agenda also includes written updates on Braddock Road appeals, rising meter rates and a North Beauregard trail study
Cherry blossom season is here, and Alexandria's Blue and Yellow line riders get a break from weekend closures
Metro has paused all track work for the festival, giving Alexandria riders uninterrupted weekend service for the first time since mid-February
City to host pre-construction meeting on Eisenhower Metro pedestrian improvements
Virtual meeting set for March 26 to discuss construction schedule, traffic impacts
Alexandria to deploy sensor-equipped vehicle to map street conditions in real time
Federally funded pilot will test four competing technologies on West End and Old Town routes, with an eye toward citywide expansion
Editors’ Picks
Opponents circulate petition against Braddock Road bike lanes
Petition contains factual errors about disability parking, crash data
Three candidates, three visions for Alexandria City Council — here's where they stand
Early voting begins Friday. Here's what the Alexandria Brief learned from conversations with all three candidates this week.
Matt and Tony's team eyes Del Ray expansion with new Little Birdie restaurant
Sloan, culinary director Eric Brannon team up for second Del Ray venture on Mount Vernon Avenue.