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Hotel Chocolat, the British chocolatier owned by Mars, is coming to King Street
Alexandria is one of three new U.S. markets the company named for late fall, alongside Salt Lake City and Long Beach
Goats cleared invasive plants from a park slope in six days
Crews are now removing woody stems and debris at James Marx All Veterans Park. The city paid $9,500 and will evaluate whether to use grazing again.
Alexandria police will publish a map of their license plate reader locations by Oct. 1
The Police Department told The Alexandria Brief on Sept. 6 that it would not release camera locations. City Council directed otherwise, and the commitment appeared on the city's website Tuesday.
Asbestos has eaten City Hall's construction contingency, general services director says
Roughly $3 million in unplanned abatement consumed the project's base cushion. Crews also found an 1870s playbill behind a wall.
State is developing scenarios for consolidating DASH into a regional bus system
DRPT presents findings at an Oct. 21 forum and reports to legislators Dec. 15. Gaskins says neighborhood impacts aren't being measured.
From $173,000 to $2.8 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
A tale of two markets: Old Town and Beverley Hills competed hard above asking, while West End condos spent months finding buyers at steep discounts
Goats cleared invasive plants from a park slope in six days
Crews are now removing woody stems and debris at James Marx All Veterans Park. The city paid $9,500 and will evaluate whether to use grazing again.
Gaskins wants Alexandria to form a friendship city tie with Osijek, Croatia
The mayor says the Croatian embassy approached the city about building on this summer's World Cup base camp. A vote could come Oct. 13.
Tons of Trucks turns 10 on Saturday, with a monster truck and a DeLorean
The free event returns to Chinquapin Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a lower-sensory first hour
Tons of Trucks turns 10 on Saturday, with a monster truck and a DeLorean
The free event returns to Chinquapin Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a lower-sensory first hour
Tammy Barnes wins community vote to design Old Town North arts district banners
More than 800 people voted in a race the Old Town North Alliance called extremely close. Winners were also named Saturday in the Chalk-A-Block street art contest.
Retro arcade night Thursday will raise money for Alexandria children in foster care
The Fund for Alexandria's Child is taking over Continues Arcade for an evening of '80s and '90s games
Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 18 - 20
Oktoberfest, Chalk-A-Block, Cinema Del Ray, early voting begins
Alexandria police will publish a map of their license plate reader locations by Oct. 1
The Police Department told The Alexandria Brief on Sept. 6 that it would not release camera locations. City Council directed otherwise, and the commitment appeared on the city's website Tuesday.
City Council asks how Alexandria police count their license plate reader successes. The answers are pending.
Five questions added to the city's ALPR page Monday go at the 266 arrests and 134 stolen vehicle recoveries the department has cited in defending the program.
Alexandria police to host national kickoff for Faith & Blue Weekend
The department is inviting congregations to register events for Oct. 9-12 and will hold its first prayer breakfast as part of the opening
Beyer calls on FAA to suspend AI-supported air traffic tool launched at Washington airports
The FAA began using the system in limited mode Monday around Reagan National. It says staff review every recommendation; Beyer says controllers weren't consulted or trained.
Committee rules out 2027 for school board election changes, pointing to 2030 or later
After two meetings, the four members agree on four-year terms and little else. They remain split on staggered elections and whether to shrink the nine-member board.
Officials discuss ongoing issue of students gathering at Bradlee Shopping Center
ACPS and city staff meet again Friday, ahead of the Sept. 25 homecoming game. A councilman said the city keeps responding to a problem it can see coming.
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
Hotel Chocolat, the British chocolatier owned by Mars, is coming to King Street
Alexandria is one of three new U.S. markets the company named for late fall, alongside Salt Lake City and Long Beach
Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 18 - 20
Oktoberfest, Chalk-A-Block, Cinema Del Ray, early voting begins
Ada's on the River named Virginia's Restaurant of the Year; Sen. Bennett-Parker takes Legislator of the Year
The Old Town waterfront restaurant and Alexandria's state senator were among the winners at the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association's 2026 Ordinary Awards
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.
Asbestos has eaten City Hall's construction contingency, general services director says
Roughly $3 million in unplanned abatement consumed the project's base cushion. Crews also found an 1870s playbill behind a wall.
March against Edsall Road substation set for Oct. 10 in Alexandria's West End
Organizers are calling for the project to be denied and for a moratorium on data centers, seven weeks before the Fairfax County hearing
City holds open house Sept. 29 before Del Ray East sewer work
Crews will reline pipes and repair manholes across a stretch of Del Ray, Rosemont, Arlandria and North Potomac Yard. Residents can expect parking restrictions, temporary water-use limits and possible odors.
City Council delays Parker-Gray townhouses over the barbershop they would replace
Chapman moved to deny the project, then withdrew and asked for a month to talk with the property owner. The deferral passed 5-2, with Gaskins and Bagley opposed.
Yohandry Morales homers, Nationals bullpen hangs on for a 4-2 win over the Tigers
Washington has won eight of its last 11 games. Detroit has lost six of eight.
Austin has 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Mystics beat the Sun 79-69 for franchise-record 27th win
Washington (27-16) set the previous mark of 26 wins in 2019, en route to the franchise’s only WNBA championship.
CJ Abrams homers twice, drives in three runs as Nationals beat Tigers 3-1
The Nationals won for the seventh time in 10 games, while Detroit dropped to 2-5 in its last seven.
River Ryan makes strong debut and Tigers hit 3 home runs in 9-2 win over Nationals
The teams continue their three-game series Tuesday, with Detroit RHP Drew Anderson (5-6, 3.62 ERA) facing LHP Jackson Kent (1-4, 6.40).
Yohandry Morales homers, Nationals bullpen hangs on for a 4-2 win over the Tigers
Washington has won eight of its last 11 games. Detroit has lost six of eight.
Austin has 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Mystics beat the Sun 79-69 for franchise-record 27th win
Washington (27-16) set the previous mark of 26 wins in 2019, en route to the franchise’s only WNBA championship.
CJ Abrams homers twice, drives in three runs as Nationals beat Tigers 3-1
The Nationals won for the seventh time in 10 games, while Detroit dropped to 2-5 in its last seven.
Spanberger presses Congress for AI guardrails as states forge ahead
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, D-Alexandria, co-chair of Congress’ bipartisan Caucus on Artificial Intelligence, led a bipartisan group of 10 House members in a letter last week urging Johnson and Jeffries to advance legislation on AI oversight, security and transparency.
State is developing scenarios for consolidating DASH into a regional bus system
DRPT presents findings at an Oct. 21 forum and reports to legislators Dec. 15. Gaskins says neighborhood impacts aren't being measured.
City holds open house Sept. 29 before Del Ray East sewer work
Crews will reline pipes and repair manholes across a stretch of Del Ray, Rosemont, Arlandria and North Potomac Yard. Residents can expect parking restrictions, temporary water-use limits and possible odors.
Beyer calls on FAA to suspend AI-supported air traffic tool launched at Washington airports
The FAA began using the system in limited mode Monday around Reagan National. It says staff review every recommendation; Beyer says controllers weren't consulted or trained.
Yellow Line won't cross into D.C. this morning after work train derails
Yellow Line trains are running only between Huntington and Arlington Cemetery through this afternoon. Shuttles are connecting Pentagon and L'Enfant Plaza.
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State is developing scenarios for consolidating DASH into a regional bus system
DRPT presents findings at an Oct. 21 forum and reports to legislators Dec. 15. Gaskins says neighborhood impacts aren't being measured.
Gaskins wants Alexandria to form a friendship city tie with Osijek, Croatia
The mayor says the Croatian embassy approached the city about building on this summer's World Cup base camp. A vote could come Oct. 13.
March against Edsall Road substation set for Oct. 10 in Alexandria's West End
Organizers are calling for the project to be denied and for a moratorium on data centers, seven weeks before the Fairfax County hearing
Belmore's Notebook: Cameras, walk zones, and a handshake
Plus a contract that gives Flock the data forever, a School Board 14 weeks from setting the next board's pay, a rule that explains why families keep getting told no, and what tourism takes off your tax bill — Ryan Belmore's Alexandria roundup for Sept. 19, 2026
Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens statewide
About 50 people gathered outside the registrar's office on a 78-degree Friday morning. Beyer's Republican opponent worked the same line of voters.
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
McGuire told the Commission on Information Technology he made the decision himself after talking with the city manager, and committed to return before the department selects a new license plate reader vendor.