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Arlington man indicted in fatal King Street crash that killed Alexandria driver
Mohammad Mohammadi, 23, charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving in December collision that killed Craig Taylor, 78; next court date June 18
Early voting in Alexandria begins June 18 for Aug. 4 dual primary
Voters will weigh contested House and Senate primaries; in-person early voting runs through Aug. 1
June 12 in Alexandria history: When an Alexandria lawyer helped strike down America's interracial marriage bans
Fifty-nine years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Loving v. Virginia — and the case had been argued for the petitioners by Bernard Cohen, a young attorney practicing in Alexandria who later represented the city in the Virginia House of Delegates for 16 years
Severe storms knock out power to nearly 11,000 Alexandria customers; most restored by Friday morning as heat looms
Outages in the city fell below 2,000 by late Friday morning — under a fifth of the overnight peak — and Dominion began posting restoration estimates as crews worked ahead of afternoon heat and storms.
Croatia settles into Alexandria base camp: "We feel very welcome here"
Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković and midfielder Martin Baturina praised the team's setup at Episcopal High School on Thursday, six days before Croatia opens its World Cup against England.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: June 12-14
Sails on the Potomac, 48th ALX Jazz Fest, Crab Shack Live 10-year anniversary, Pride celebrations, and more
An inside look at the 12-story underground station about to clean up Alexandria's waterways
With days to go before a July 1 deadline, AlexRenew gave The Alexandria Brief a tour of the underground pumping station at the heart of RiverRenew, the largest infrastructure project in the city's history.
Alexandria under heat advisory today; storms, heat to greet festival weekend
A National Weather Service advisory runs until 8 p.m. today with a heat index near 104, and more heat and storms loom over Friday's opening of Sails on the Potomac
World Cup comes to Alexandria: Croatia opens base camp before hundreds of local kids
Under threat of storms, the World Cup runners-up opened their Old Town base camp with autographs and mini soccer balls for hundreds of local kids — as Mayor Gaskins proclaimed "the beginning" of a lasting friendship.
Early voting in Alexandria begins June 18 for Aug. 4 dual primary
Voters will weigh contested House and Senate primaries; in-person early voting runs through Aug. 1
Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline
President Donald Trump's handpicked board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the iconic performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.
Warner warns of strain on Virginia families, federal workforce and power grid in wide-ranging update
Senator presses for ICE guardrails, military-family support and data center standards while blaming Trump for risks to a key surveillance program
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.
Publisher's Note: No one took the easy route
Nobody's ever happy with a budget. That's not the same as nobody trying.
Alexandria City High School names Michael Burch its next principal
The longtime ACPS administrator, introduced at Thursday's board meeting, takes over a four-campus school that has gone through repeated leadership turnover.
Alexandria school board adopts FY 2027 budget after a difficult fiscal year
The board passed a $371 million operating budget and a $282 million capital plan, both 8-1, capping a year defined by a $13 million gap, 56 position cuts and the division's first collective bargaining process.
Entire ACPS school board signs statement on budget ahead of Thursday adoption
All nine members signed a Wednesday post defending their handling of a chaotic add/delete session, a move that appears aimed at heading off staff and union frustration before Thursday's adoption.
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
Arlington man indicted in fatal King Street crash that killed Alexandria driver
Mohammad Mohammadi, 23, charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving in December collision that killed Craig Taylor, 78; next court date June 18
Severe storms knock out power to nearly 11,000 Alexandria customers; most restored by Friday morning as heat looms
Outages in the city fell below 2,000 by late Friday morning — under a fifth of the overnight peak — and Dominion began posting restoration estimates as crews worked ahead of afternoon heat and storms.
Alexandria dog groomer sentenced in animal cruelty case
Kevin Sanders gets five years with three suspended in death of dog at Your Dog's Best Friends; ordered to report June 25.
Alexandria stays under drought warning as dry, dangerous heat persists
State agency says all but a handful of southeast localities remain in warning status; forecasters warn of dangerous heat as a chance of showers finally returns
An inside look at the 12-story underground station about to clean up Alexandria's waterways
With days to go before a July 1 deadline, AlexRenew gave The Alexandria Brief a tour of the underground pumping station at the heart of RiverRenew, the largest infrastructure project in the city's history.
Alexandria under heat advisory today; storms, heat to greet festival weekend
A National Weather Service advisory runs until 8 p.m. today with a heat index near 104, and more heat and storms loom over Friday's opening of Sails on the Potomac
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
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.
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
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What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: June 12-14
Sails on the Potomac, 48th ALX Jazz Fest, Crab Shack Live 10-year anniversary, Pride celebrations, and more
An inside look at the 12-story underground station about to clean up Alexandria's waterways
With days to go before a July 1 deadline, AlexRenew gave The Alexandria Brief a tour of the underground pumping station at the heart of RiverRenew, the largest infrastructure project in the city's history.
World Cup comes to Alexandria: Croatia opens base camp before hundreds of local kids
Under threat of storms, the World Cup runners-up opened their Old Town base camp with autographs and mini soccer balls for hundreds of local kids — as Mayor Gaskins proclaimed "the beginning" of a lasting friendship.
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