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Virginia American Water settles rate case for $16.3 million; Alexandria helped cut the deal
The agreement, signed by the city after it formally fought the increase, would raise the typical Alexandria water bill by about $9 a month — less than the $11 the utility first sought — and still needs state approval
Tall ships, fireworks, and live music come to Alexandria's waterfront this weekend
Four tall ships, the 48th annual Jazz Fest and Saturday fireworks anchor the free festival, running Friday through Sunday
June 10 in Alexandria history: The city's World War I homecoming parade
On the warm afternoon of June 10, 1919, nearly a hundred returned soldiers — many of them veterans of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive — marched from King and Patrick streets to Washington and Prince streets in the city's official welcome home from the Great War
Alexandria disability awards to recognize local businesses, advocates
ServiceSource and Pizzano Memorial Fund's Old Town gift shop among this year's recipients
Spice Kraft sweeps both top prizes at 2026 Taste of Del Ray
The butter chicken pot pie took first place in both the judges' and people's choice categories at the sold-out 17th annual food festival.
Bankruptcies climb, food aid falls: the household strain behind Alexandria's slowing economy
New DMV Monitor data shows the region's personal bankruptcy rate rising faster than the nation and food-assistance rolls shrinking, as City Manager Parajon and the police chief prepare to brief council Tuesday
June 7 in Alexandria history: Richard Henry Lee proposes American independence, with deep ties to the Lee family of Alexandria
A 1776 resolution that would lead to the Declaration of Independence three weeks later — proposed by a Virginia Lee whose extended family helped shape Old Town Alexandria, and whose legacy in the city remains contested
Alexandria City High School graduates 962 in Class of 2026
Students earned $2.5 million in merit scholarships and more than 2,180 college acceptance offers
June 6 in Alexandria history: The 82nd anniversary of D-Day, and a 1950 report that paved the way for Alexandria's first dedicated police headquarters
Two anniversaries: the largest amphibious invasion in history, and the call that would lead to the construction of a modern police facility for a city outgrowing its City Hall quarters
Virginia American Water settles rate case for $16.3 million; Alexandria helped cut the deal
The agreement, signed by the city after it formally fought the increase, would raise the typical Alexandria water bill by about $9 a month — less than the $11 the utility first sought — and still needs state approval
National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia
As the Alexandria-based National Science Foundation starts giving out fewer grants, people worldwide will potentially lose out from potential research findings that could help improve their lives.
City Council takes up power plant financing, hears police plan ahead of Saturday votes
City Manager's team walked council through the $135 million PRGS term sheet Tuesday with no vote taken. Approving the term sheet, Phase I land-use approvals and final passage of the FY2027 budget come Saturday, June 13; the Community Development Authority is a separate step, coming in the fall.
City says it invited ACPS into Braddock Road study, but the school didn't take part; PTSA newsletter says it wasn't consulted
The ACHS PTSA's year-end newsletter raises concerns about the W. Braddock Road safety study and publishes a letter aimed at a separate, already-decided project
City officials, developers break ground on Aspect at former Landmark Mall site
The 390-unit development anchors the 52-acre former Landmark Mall redevelopment, with delivery expected by 2028.
Bankruptcies climb, food aid falls: the household strain behind Alexandria's slowing economy
New DMV Monitor data shows the region's personal bankruptcy rate rising faster than the nation and food-assistance rolls shrinking, as City Manager Parajon and the police chief prepare to brief council Tuesday
As federal cuts hollow out the region's job base, Alexandria's housing market shows the strain
A new Brookings analysis ties softening DMV rents and home prices to a labor market that shed jobs and added unemployment while the rest of the country grew — the latest chapter in a downturn city officials have tracked since fall
What's on Alexandria City Council's June 9 docket
A power plant financing term sheet, a police strategy plan, the State of the Economy and the $1.95 billion FY2027 appropriation ordinance headline Tuesday's legislative meeting
School board restores Afghan liaisons and a teacher, holds pay decisions for bargaining, heading into Thursday's budget vote
A last-minute legal warning that the board can't change pay without bargaining narrowed Tuesday's add/delete session to a handful of restorations, with the FY 2027 budget set for adoption Thursday
ACPS board takes up FY 2027 budget add/delete tonight ahead of Thursday's adoption vote
Board members go into tonight's work session with proposals to restore Afghan Family Liaisons, Communities in Schools funding, and parts of the renegotiated bargaining agreement that were cut from Superintendent Kay-Wyatt's $7.6 million in May adjustments
City says it invited ACPS into Braddock Road study, but the school didn't take part; PTSA newsletter says it wasn't consulted
The ACHS PTSA's year-end newsletter raises concerns about the W. Braddock Road safety study and publishes a letter aimed at a separate, already-decided project
Alexandria City High School graduates 962 in Class of 2026
Students earned $2.5 million in merit scholarships and more than 2,180 college acceptance offers
Community calls for trust, transparency, and a strong advocate in next ACPS superintendent
HYA opens engagement sessions with virtual forum Thursday; in-person session set for June 10
ACPS to officially dedicate 'Owen's Place' at Early Childhood Center Tuesday afternoon
Ceremony honors late teen who volunteered at the school and aspired to become a teacher
ACPS launches superintendent search with community sessions set for June 4 and June 10
HYA, a national education search firm, will lead the process; new superintendent expected by October 1
Alexandria City Council moves on school board's election-reform request
Members back a joint committee and signal interest in going beyond the staggered-terms change the board sought in 2024, with a charter-amendment deadline looming
City warns of traffic near Episcopal High School for Wednesday event
The advisory doesn't name the event, but the school is Croatia's World Cup base camp.
City says it invited ACPS into Braddock Road study, but the school didn't take part; PTSA newsletter says it wasn't consulted
The ACHS PTSA's year-end newsletter raises concerns about the W. Braddock Road safety study and publishes a letter aimed at a separate, already-decided project
Police chief to seek Council guidance June 9 on new five-pillar Public Safety Plan
The framework follows McGuire's March update touting the region's sharpest crime drop; council action is advisory only, and the plan formalizes the strategy he signaled then
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Alexandria on Friday
COG warns the air will be unhealthy for sensitive groups as a hot, dry stretch settles over the region already under a drought watch
AlexRenew's RiverRenew tunnel on track to go live July 1
The city's largest-ever infrastructure project enters its final phase as crews finish testing; sewer inspections begin this month
NVTC webinar on June 12 to focus on improving the bus rider experience
Free online event features Alexandria Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley and local transit officials from across Northern Virginia
Backyard fire feature sparked Randolph Avenue house fire, Alexandria officials say
Fire marshal ruled the blaze accidental; one resident was displaced and the home is uninhabitable
Regional drought watch issued for Alexandria amid third dry year
COG urges voluntary conservation as a hot, mostly rainless week pushes Alexandria temperatures toward the mid-90s
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.
Publisher's note: It's been heavy. Be a little kind.
On a hard week in Alexandria, the mayor's reminder, and the gift of arguing about bike lanes
Publisher's Note: A new home
The Alexandria Brief has moved. You might notice things look a little different this week. That's because I've migrated to a new platform—Ghost—after three months on Substack. A significant number of readers have reached out over since the launch of The Alexandria Brief with
Publisher's note: Understanding the Braddock Road corridor improvements project
A guide to what's being proposed, what residents are saying, and what questions remain ahead of Monday's hearing
Publisher's note: Clean the mirror
On monks, mirrors, and what thousands of Alexandrians stood in the cold to hear
Publisher's note: The people who got us through
Two weeks after the ice storm, a pause for gratitude
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School board restores Afghan liaisons and a teacher, holds pay decisions for bargaining, heading into Thursday's budget vote
A last-minute legal warning that the board can't change pay without bargaining narrowed Tuesday's add/delete session to a handful of restorations, with the FY 2027 budget set for adoption Thursday
City Council takes up power plant financing, hears police plan ahead of Saturday votes
City Manager's team walked council through the $135 million PRGS term sheet Tuesday with no vote taken. Approving the term sheet, Phase I land-use approvals and final passage of the FY2027 budget come Saturday, June 13; the Community Development Authority is a separate step, coming in the fall.
City says it invited ACPS into Braddock Road study, but the school didn't take part; PTSA newsletter says it wasn't consulted
The ACHS PTSA's year-end newsletter raises concerns about the W. Braddock Road safety study and publishes a letter aimed at a separate, already-decided project
As federal cuts hollow out the region's job base, Alexandria's housing market shows the strain
A new Brookings analysis ties softening DMV rents and home prices to a labor market that shed jobs and added unemployment while the rest of the country grew — the latest chapter in a downturn city officials have tracked since fall
City Manager to brief Council June 9 on $135M power plant financing term sheet
Tuesday's legislative meeting puts the TIF framework for the Potomac River Generating Station redevelopment before the council as an oral-report briefing, with a packet that now includes community feedback gathered through last month's meetings
Community calls for trust, transparency, and a strong advocate in next ACPS superintendent
HYA opens engagement sessions with virtual forum Thursday; in-person session set for June 10