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ACPS names four of the areas under review for bus service, with decisions due Sept. 30
Staff told City Council and School Board members that about 7% of students are still waiting on walk zone decisions. Families get answers by Sept. 30, but approval won't mean a bus right away.
ACPS names four of the areas under review for bus service, with decisions due Sept. 30
Staff told City Council and School Board members that about 7% of students are still waiting on walk zone decisions. Families get answers by Sept. 30, but approval won't mean a bus right away.
Energy giants seeking to merge say they'll extend Virginia residents' bill credits and add jobs
The companies said in a news release that in "response to feedback from policymakers” and others, they would commit to a set of Virginia benefits.
Duke Street's first full land use plan since 1992 comes out Sept. 29
The draft would set a 10% affordable housing standard in growth areas, cap building lengths and discourage surface parking. A 30-day comment period opens with the release, and City Council takes it up in early 2027.
Early voting opens Friday in Alexandria
Warner and Beyer are on the ballot along with three constitutional amendments. Four precincts have new polling places, and the registration and mail ballot deadlines both fall Oct. 23.
Old Town Run Club finishes third 9/11 relay at ground zero on the 25th anniversary
Seventy-three runners covered 485 miles in two segments, dedicating a wreath at the Flight 93 memorial and pausing at the Pentagon before reaching New York
Alexandria Days returns to Old Town this weekend
The boutique shopping event, which dates to 1959, runs Friday through Sunday with a passport program and two shopping spree giveaways
Paws in the Park returns Oct. 11 with its largest Rescue Row yet
More than 20 rescues will bring adoptable animals to Oronoco Bay Park for the free festival, which doubles this year as the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's 80th anniversary
Alexandria Symphony names interim executive director as it prepares for new leadership
Rhonda Buckley-Bishop, a veteran nonprofit leader and classical saxophonist, succeeds George Hanson in the interim role during a season with four guest conductors and no permanent music director
Wizards guard Trae Young to host a party at Barca Pier & Wine Bar on Friday
The "From the Point After Party," presented by hard soda brand Crooked Pop, starts at 9 p.m. on the Old Town waterfront. Young turns 28 on Saturday.
Alexandria Days returns to Old Town this weekend
The boutique shopping event, which dates to 1959, runs Friday through Sunday with a passport program and two shopping spree giveaways
Alexandria Symphony names interim executive director as it prepares for new leadership
Rhonda Buckley-Bishop, a veteran nonprofit leader and classical saxophonist, succeeds George Hanson in the interim role during a season with four guest conductors and no permanent music director
'Silver Linings Playbook' author Matthew Quick to discuss memoir about his father at the Lyceum
The Sept. 26 talk and an afternoon letter-writing workshop at the same museum are both free, with registration required
One driver critically hurt in Richmond Highway rollover; road closed at East Reed
Alexandria police say a crash investigation is underway and are asking drivers to avoid the area
Alexandria City Council will decide how long police keep license plate data, APD says
APD also answered questions on audits, case codes and search volume that had been open since Aug. 14. It did not say what share of searches its monthly audit reviews.
25 years after 9/11, Alexandria renews its promise to never forget
Police Chief Tarrick McGuire read the names of Alexandrians killed that day, and speakers said the duty now is to tell their stories to a generation with no memory of it
ACPS says walk zone reviews lacked educators who could judge whether a 5-year-old can walk to school
Arlandria-Chirilagua parents again asked the School Board to restore their buses. Decisions on appeals are due Sept. 30, and staff are still writing the standard for what makes a route unsafe.
ACPS names four of the areas under review for bus service, with decisions due Sept. 30
Staff told City Council and School Board members that about 7% of students are still waiting on walk zone decisions. Families get answers by Sept. 30, but approval won't mean a bus right away.
Two Alexandria elementary schools receive state school security grants
ACPS was awarded $16,376 for James K. Polk and Naomi L. Brooks elementary schools
School Board sets 15-day window for closed-door superintendent interviews
The board will meet at an undisclosed time and place. ACPS has said candidates' names will not be released.
Electoral Board asks ACPS to close schools for June 15 primary
Ten schools serve as polling places. The board's chair told the School Board that holding classes on election day would put students and staff at risk.
Wizards guard Trae Young to host a party at Barca Pier & Wine Bar on Friday
The "From the Point After Party," presented by hard soda brand Crooked Pop, starts at 9 p.m. on the Old Town waterfront. Young turns 28 on Saturday.
Royal Nepal raised about $7,400 on Labor Day, sends $6,150 to Nepal flood relief
The Del Ray restaurant opened on its day off with staff volunteering, and beat its $5,000 goal
Korean café chain Twosome Place confirms U.S. debut on King Street, opening in mid-October
The Carlyle-owned brand's first American store will seat 78 at 404 King St., with a second Northern Virginia location already in the works
Kiwi Kuisine will reopen its Eisenhower Avenue pie shop with a ribbon-cutting and a pie-eating contest
The New Zealand-style pie maker marks 20 years in the region Oct. 10. The event is free, and there will be sheep to find.
Duke Street's first full land use plan since 1992 comes out Sept. 29
The draft would set a 10% affordable housing standard in growth areas, cap building lengths and discourage surface parking. A 30-day comment period opens with the release, and City Council takes it up in early 2027.
VRE bridge work near Union Station to run until 9 p.m. on weeknights starting Monday
The city approved a one-week noise permit to judge the impact on neighbors, and VRE expects to seek extensions as excavation continues for several weeks.
Newport Village II breaks ground in the West End
The 383-unit project includes 12 affordable units.
Council's Sept. 19 hearing brings an address appeal, two Russell Road vacations and a shutdown tax deadline change
The docket also carries five townhouses on North Patrick Street and a special use permit for outdoor live entertainment on Mount Vernon Avenue
Pass protection and chunk plays hurt the Commanders, who still came close to an upset in Philly
A missed 2-point conversion with 1:01 remaining sent Washington to a 24-22 loss on Sunday, and while the Commanders made enough mistakes to deserve their fate, the performances of Daniels and the defense offered some hope.
Jalen Hurts throws 3 TD passes and Eagles stuff Commanders' late 2-point try for 24-22 win
The Eagles improved to 6-0 in season openers under coach Nick Sirianni since 2021.
Spirit fall 3-0 to Boston at home after conceding three in the final 10 minutes
Washington held Boston Legacy FC scoreless for 80 minutes at Audi Field, then gave up three goals, two of them from substitute Amanda Gutierres in stoppage time
Nationals rally late for 6-5 win and sweep of Angels, who must go 7-6 to avoid first 100-loss season
Washington improved to 3-61 when trailing after seven innings, sweeping the Angels for the first time.
Energy giants seeking to merge say they'll extend Virginia residents' bill credits and add jobs
The companies said in a news release that in "response to feedback from policymakers” and others, they would commit to a set of Virginia benefits.
Pass protection and chunk plays hurt the Commanders, who still came close to an upset in Philly
A missed 2-point conversion with 1:01 remaining sent Washington to a 24-22 loss on Sunday, and while the Commanders made enough mistakes to deserve their fate, the performances of Daniels and the defense offered some hope.
Jalen Hurts throws 3 TD passes and Eagles stuff Commanders' late 2-point try for 24-22 win
The Eagles improved to 6-0 in season openers under coach Nick Sirianni since 2021.
Spirit fall 3-0 to Boston at home after conceding three in the final 10 minutes
Washington held Boston Legacy FC scoreless for 80 minutes at Audi Field, then gave up three goals, two of them from substitute Amanda Gutierres in stoppage time
ACPS names four of the areas under review for bus service, with decisions due Sept. 30
Staff told City Council and School Board members that about 7% of students are still waiting on walk zone decisions. Families get answers by Sept. 30, but approval won't mean a bus right away.
Duke Street's first full land use plan since 1992 comes out Sept. 29
The draft would set a 10% affordable housing standard in growth areas, cap building lengths and discourage surface parking. A 30-day comment period opens with the release, and City Council takes it up in early 2027.
One driver critically hurt in Richmond Highway rollover; road closed at East Reed
Alexandria police say a crash investigation is underway and are asking drivers to avoid the area
Road work coming to Alexandria this week: Hilton Street, North Pickett and nine other stretches
Crews will be on West End streets Monday through Friday, with concrete work on four blocks elsewhere. Cars left in work zones get towed.
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Alexandria City Council will decide how long police keep license plate data, APD says
APD also answered questions on audits, case codes and search volume that had been open since Aug. 14. It did not say what share of searches its monthly audit reviews.
25 years after 9/11, Alexandria renews its promise to never forget
Police Chief Tarrick McGuire read the names of Alexandrians killed that day, and speakers said the duty now is to tell their stories to a generation with no memory of it
ACPS says walk zone reviews lacked educators who could judge whether a 5-year-old can walk to school
Arlandria-Chirilagua parents again asked the School Board to restore their buses. Decisions on appeals are due Sept. 30, and staff are still writing the standard for what makes a route unsafe.
Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 11 - 13
On tap this weekend: the 9/11 remembrance ceremony, HalloWEIRD, and the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market.
Four police agencies, one state law, four different sets of rules for license plate cameras
Two adopted the state's model policy. Two wrote their own. They differ on how long data is kept, how much of it gets audited, and whether you can find out what the system holds about you.