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Spanberger would end by-right data centers. The one at Alexandria's edge already is one.
The governor's framework would require local approval for any data center using more than 25 megawatts. The Edsall Road campus was approved by right under Fairfax County zoning, and the only public hearing tied to it comes Dec. 2.
Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema, hearing the case in Alexandria federal court, said the issues are "still alive and kicking" despite the administration's insistence the $1.8 billion fund is dead.
Spanberger would end by-right data centers. The one at Alexandria's edge already is one.
The governor's framework would require local approval for any data center using more than 25 megawatts. The Edsall Road campus was approved by right under Fairfax County zoning, and the only public hearing tied to it comes Dec. 2.
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.
APD answers council's Flock questions: a 2027 contract end date, an outside audit by Oct. 1, and 12 agencies cut off
The department published written responses Thursday, confirming it restricted every Virginia agency with an ICE agreement and disclosing the camera inventory council asked for.
Cornerstone Craftsman and Scholarship Fund of Alexandria among Virginia workforce grant recipients
The two Alexandria nonprofits are among seven statewide sharing $50,000 from the American Water Charitable Foundation. Cornerstone also hosted Gov. Abigail Spanberger this week.
Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 18 - 20
Oktoberfest, Chalk-A-Block, Cinema Del Ray, early voting begins
Visit Alexandria marks 30 years as city's tourism economy tops $1 billion for second straight year
Tourism saves each household $846 a year in taxes, as the city's consumption tax revenue hit a record of nearly $91 million
From $280,000 to $1.8 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
Eleven of 24 sales topped $1 million, and every home that sold within five weeks closed at or above its asking price
Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 18 - 20
Oktoberfest, Chalk-A-Block, Cinema Del Ray, early voting begins
Hispanic Heritage Month starts today. Alexandria's celebrations are in October.
A community dance Oct. 9 at the Armstrong Recreation Center, then a library fiesta with Andean folk music and a closing celebration at Patrick Henry on Oct. 10.
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
APD answers council's Flock questions: a 2027 contract end date, an outside audit by Oct. 1, and 12 agencies cut off
The department published written responses Thursday, confirming it restricted every Virginia agency with an ICE agreement and disclosing the camera inventory council asked for.
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.
Police arrest Annandale man in Mount Vernon Avenue stabbing
Jelzon Garcia Gonzales, 21, is charged with aggravated malicious wounding and held without bond. The victim remains in critical condition.
Children were present in half of 241 near-miss reports filed in Alexandria
A crowdsourced report from Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets flags nine locations, most near schools, and finds failure to yield cited in three of every four reports
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
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.
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
Spanberger would end by-right data centers. The one at Alexandria's edge already is one.
The governor's framework would require local approval for any data center using more than 25 megawatts. The Edsall Road campus was approved by right under Fairfax County zoning, and the only public hearing tied to it comes Dec. 2.
New dashboard shows term limits on affordable status of properties around Virginia
A new law from Alexandria Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker lets cities buy expiring affordable properties first, as more than 18,000 units statewide lose protected status by 2030
From $280,000 to $1.8 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
Eleven of 24 sales topped $1 million, and every home that sold within five weeks closed at or above its asking price
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.
Pitcher Cade Cavalli and Washington Nationals agree to 4-year contract through 2030
Cavalli, who turned 28 on Aug. 14, is 12-5 with a 3.12 ERA this season and is tied for ninth in the major leagues with 194 strikeouts.
Austin scores 20, Iriafen has 18 points and 11 rebounds, Mystics beat Sky 110-80
The Mystics (25-16), tied with Dallas for sixth in the WNBA standings, moved a half-game ahead of New York.
NHL star Alex Ovechkin says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party
The video for the United Russia party came to light this week, days before Ovechkin's Washington Capitals held their annual media day.
Zack Wheeler pitches 7 innings in the Phillies' 3-0 victory over the Nationals
The Nationals (71-82) clinched their seventh consecutive losing season since they went 93-69 and won the World Series in 2019.
Pitcher Cade Cavalli and Washington Nationals agree to 4-year contract through 2030
Cavalli, who turned 28 on Aug. 14, is 12-5 with a 3.12 ERA this season and is tied for ninth in the major leagues with 194 strikeouts.
Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema, hearing the case in Alexandria federal court, said the issues are "still alive and kicking" despite the administration's insistence the $1.8 billion fund is dead.
Austin scores 20, Iriafen has 18 points and 11 rebounds, Mystics beat Sky 110-80
The Mystics (25-16), tied with Dallas for sixth in the WNBA standings, moved a half-game ahead of New York.
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
Friday marks the start of early voting in Virginia.
Yellow Line shuts down the next two weekends for track work
Blue Line trains will alternate between Franconia-Springfield and Huntington so every Alexandria station keeps service. Crews will also single-track between Reagan National and Pentagon City on Sept. 23.
DASH overspent its budget by $3.7 million. A spreadsheet error hid it for months.
The transit system's own reports showed it nearly balanced until the fiscal year closed. Mayor Alyia Gaskins has refused a request to delay next Wednesday's joint work session, saying the city needs answers now.
Children were present in half of 241 near-miss reports filed in Alexandria
A crowdsourced report from Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets flags nine locations, most near schools, and finds failure to yield cited in three of every four reports
Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy
Several of the victims' families joined with top lawmakers and the head of the National Transportation Safety Board outside the U.S. Capitol to demand action, but it may be difficult for this Congress to pass anything ahead of the midterm elections.
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Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 18 - 20
Oktoberfest, Chalk-A-Block, Cinema Del Ray, early voting begins
DASH overspent its budget by $3.7 million. A spreadsheet error hid it for months.
The transit system's own reports showed it nearly balanced until the fiscal year closed. Mayor Alyia Gaskins has refused a request to delay next Wednesday's joint work session, saying the city needs answers now.
No Virginia agency deputized to enforce immigration law on patrol can search Alexandria's cameras anymore
Eleven agencies came off the city's Flock sharing list over the weekend, all of them holding ICE task force agreements. It happened days after the police chief told council he could do exactly that. The department has not said whether he did.
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.
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