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Did Alexandria hide the cost of its City Hall labor deal? What's proven — and what isn't.
A construction-industry group's ads allege concealment and "pay-to-play." The Brief found the policy and the deal were public, the union money real but oversold — and one cost estimate still undisclosed.
Duke Street's business passport program is live — with bigger prizes than first announced
The shop-local contest, now offering up to $100 and ten winners, runs through September as outreach for the Duke Street Land Use Plan
What's happening in Alexandria this Memorial Day weekend: May 22-25
Farmers markets, museum tours, pool openings, and a Memorial Day ceremony fill the long weekend — though you'll want an umbrella for the first half of it
Chamber ALX names second 40 Over 40 class for 2026
The 40 honorees will be celebrated Aug. 13 at the American Physical Therapy Association headquarters, in an awards event presented by United Bank; the announcement follows the chamber's 40 Under 40 class unveiled earlier this month
Alexandria gears up for World Cup with Croatian cultural festival, watch parties
City to host free waterfront celebration June 6; training at Episcopal confirmed closed to public
Did Alexandria hide the cost of its City Hall labor deal? What's proven — and what isn't.
A construction-industry group's ads allege concealment and "pay-to-play." The Brief found the policy and the deal were public, the union money real but oversold — and one cost estimate still undisclosed.
Alexandria's six-month look-ahead gets its first update, extending the view to September
Gaskins promoted the refreshed tracker Friday; this edition leans on customer service and shows movement on housing, health and remembrance initiatives
City Council to weigh in on police-in-schools agreement, transportation plan, and Duke Street vision Tuesday
The May 26 legislative meeting also carries added funding for a historic Parker-Gray rooming house and a health-focused neighborhood grant bid
League of Women Voters to host Alexandria post-legislative town hall May 28
The city's state senator and three delegates will discuss the General Assembly session and take residents' questions at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center.
Alexandria schools enrollment fell 2.5% last fall, but officials say it's not a cliff
Special-education and English-learner populations are growing even as overall enrollment falls — and they cost more per student to educate
ACPS climate survey shows big gains in safety, lingering doubts on transparency
The share of secondary students who feel safe at school jumped 22 percentage points; just 48% of staff say the division is transparent about decision-making
ACPS school board pushes FY27 budget timeline back a week; staff answers to 97 questions due Friday
Add/delete deadline moves from May 18 to May 22, the May 14 work session is canceled, and three board members use a public update to clarify what is — and isn't — changing in classrooms next year. Final adoption remains June 11.
Jefferson-Houston's Deedra Robinson named ACPS Teacher of the Year, capping a 40-year career
George Washington Middle's Jeanette Vinson honored as Principal of the Year as the school division celebrates educators across all 18 schools
Life Alive to open Old Town location June 9, hosting patio preview party
The organic cafe is inviting the community to a free sneak peek at 400 King Street before opening day
Alexandria gears up for World Cup with Croatian cultural festival, watch parties
City to host free waterfront celebration June 6; training at Episcopal confirmed closed to public
Kingley Cafe seeks outdoor patio on King Street
The administrative special use permit would add about 457 square feet of dining in a parking lane next to 910 King Street; public comments are due June 4
Crooked Run begins rolling out details of Del Ray taproom after signing lease
Co-founder Jake Endres says the 800-square-foot Mount Vernon Avenue space is on pace to open later this year, with an elevated bar menu and a design-forward concept tailored to the neighborhood
Police cruiser, vehicle collide at Braddock and Russell roads
No injuries were reported in the Wednesday afternoon crash, which slowed traffic in the area. Police say it is under investigation.
Alexandria in line for $160K in regional grants for bike network, Mount Vernon Avenue safety study
Transportation Planning Board will also tap city as a study site for Montgomery County pedestrian beacon research
Transportation Commission to weigh $35M state grant bid for King Street, Mount Vernon Avenue safety projects
Commissioners also reviews Duke Street mobility plan at Wednesday meeting
Alexandria air quality holds at "moderate" on Monday, brushes orange threshold on Tuesday
A 96-degree forecast is expected to drive the AQI to 97 — just shy of the orange threshold — as the city's Air Quality Action Days program kicks into its first stretch of the season
Arlington Ridge Road/Mount Vernon Avenue bridge reopens early as girder work finishes ahead of schedule
Remaining closures canceled; all 15 girders are in place over Four Mile Run, restoring normal traffic before Memorial Day weekend
TPB approves $160K for Alexandria bike network, Mount Vernon Avenue safety study
Regional board signs off on a $980,000 package; all 12 funded projects land in Maryland and Virginia
Police cruiser, vehicle collide at Braddock and Russell roads
No injuries were reported in the Wednesday afternoon crash, which slowed traffic in the area. Police say it is under investigation.
Va. transportation board covers $193M shortfall with construction funds
The Commonwealth Transportation Board met in the City of Alexandria on May 19-20.
Bo Bichette drives in 2, Mets earn series split with a 2-1 win over the Nationals
Washington slipped to 25-26 and failed to move above .500 this deep into a season for the first time since it was 40-39 on July 1, 2021.
Washington Spirit reach Concacaf W Champions Cup final with 1-0 win at Pachuca
Claudia Martínez's 81st-minute goal and Sandy MacIver's fifth straight clean sheet send the Spirit to Saturday's final against Club América — as demand surges back home.
CJ Abrams and Jacob Young homer as Nationals return to .500 with 8-4 defeat of Mets
CJ Abrams hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Jacob Young added a two-run shot in the eighth and the Washington Nationals returned to .500 for the second time since the season’s first week Wednesday night with an 8-4 victory over the New York Mets.
Washington Capitals re-sign Timothy Liljegren to a 2-year, $6.5 million contract
Now 27, Liljegren has 94 points in 324 regular season and playoff games in the NHL, with the vast majority of that time spent with Toronto.
Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump's Washington arch
Commissioners, all appointed by Trump, acted despite overwhelming public opposition to the 250-foot arch, one of several projects that Trump is pursuing alongside a White House ballroom to leave his imprint on Washington.
Spanberger’s ICE actions deepen divide with Virginia Democrats
Governor vetoes some immigration enforcement limits while signing other protections and issuing new executive order.
Spanberger vetoes cannabis bill, stalling legal sales again
Democrats say the decision prolongs the state’s unregulated marijuana market five years after legalization of possession.
Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
Buzz Aldrin observing a “fairly bright light source” while aboard the Apollo 11. A mysterious object making “multiple 90-degree turns” at a speedy clip. A blaringly bright object doing corkscrew twists over the skies in Kazakhstan.
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What's happening in Alexandria this Memorial Day weekend: May 22-25
Farmers markets, museum tours, pool openings, and a Memorial Day ceremony fill the long weekend — though you'll want an umbrella for the first half of it
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.
Woman killed in Alexandria apartment; officers fatally shoot suspect
Two officers fired after suspect charged at them, department says; investigation underway
Council rejects Braddock Road appeal in 4-3 vote, with some modifications
Council retains parking spaces in front of Good Shepherd Lutheran; bike lane on the preserved-parking block changed from protected to unprotected
Alexandria City Council to weigh Braddock Road bike lane appeal at Saturday public hearing
The May 16 docket also includes a development permit for the Old Town Pool replacement, a lease for Casa Chirilagua and zoning changes affecting outdoor fitness studios and live entertainment
AEDP picks FedTech to launch Alexandria business accelerator this summer
The Arlington-based firm will run a cohort program for up to 15 city start-ups in sectors including robotics, AI, quantum and defense