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The Alexandria Brief: Saturday, April 11
Nearly 13,300 have already voted as extended early voting begins; two ACHS seniors land $40,000 Amazon scholarships; council to consider parking fine hike, Sunday meters Tuesday
Shred it: City offering free document destruction April 18 in Del Ray
Got a pile of old tax returns? This is your Saturday.
Nearly 13,300 Alexandrians have already voted. This weekend, early voting gets easier.
Extended hours and a candidate forum kick off Saturday as the final stretch of the April 21 special election begins.
Alexandria City Council to take up parking fine increase, Sunday meters, stormwater fee and business tax at Tuesday meeting
Council also set to hear city manager's state of the economy report and fill seats on nine boards and commissions
Alexandria City Council members to brief Chamber ALX on budget, major initiatives at May breakfast
The May event is the second of three advocacy breakfasts the chamber hosts annually; a legislative reception rounds out the series in September
Shred it: City offering free document destruction April 18 in Del Ray
Got a pile of old tax returns? This is your Saturday.
Two Alexandria City High School seniors land $40,000 Amazon scholarships and guaranteed internships
Mohammad Elyas Noorzai and Zhi McMillan were surprised in front of their classmates Friday at the Minnie Howard Campus in a moment that drew tears, cheers and parent's pride
Virginia Tech president Tim Sands stepping down after 12 years; Alexandria campus among his signature achievements
The outgoing president championed the Northern Virginia campus that helped anchor Amazon's HQ2
Alexandria takes two top prizes at 37th annual Wammie Music Awards
Eight city artists earn 12 nominations in record-turnout night for DMV music
Two Alexandria City High School seniors land $40,000 Amazon scholarships and guaranteed internships
Mohammad Elyas Noorzai and Zhi McMillan were surprised in front of their classmates Friday at the Minnie Howard Campus in a moment that drew tears, cheers and parent's pride
ACPS School Board discusses police-in-schools agreement as public hearing approaches
Board members raise questions about mandatory reporting and felony language in draft SRO agreement as the long-awaited document heads to public hearing next week
School Board to hold closed hearing on a 'student matter' on April 16
The session, which is scheduled for four hours, is closed to the public under federal student privacy law
State education officials brought Northern Virginia listening tour to Alexandria Wednesday, gathering community input on public schools
Six rounds of structured discussion at Minnie Howard covered instruction, teacher retention, accountability and more; feedback to be presented to Governor Spanberger
Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report says
It comes after a grim roll call of political violence over the past decade. That includes the 2017 shooting at a Republican congressional baseball team practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
Suspect flees I-495 pursuit on foot through Alexandria, boards Metro before arrest at L'Enfant Plaza
Virginia State Police trooper struck by vehicle on interstate during chase; Gregory Newton, 57, of Springfield faces multiple charges
Pedestrian struck at Braddock Road intersection amid debate over corridor safety
Driver cited for failure to pay full time attention; intersection closed for two hours on Saturday during investigation
Alexandria deputy arrested, fired after alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into jail
Sheriff's office intercepted narcotics before they reached the detention center's general population, officials say
Major regional transportation survey launches across DMV, seeking input from 300,000 households
First such survey since 2017-18 will shape future road, transit and bike investments across the Washington region
Pedestrian struck at Braddock Road intersection amid debate over corridor safety
Driver cited for failure to pay full time attention; intersection closed for two hours on Saturday during investigation
Kids' First Years to wrap a DASH bus and kick off Alexandria's month of the young child
The two organizations will unveil a specially designed bus April 6, launching a month of events focused on early childhood development.
Vice Mayor Bagley completes landmark year as VRE chair, transitions to immediate past chair role
During her term, VRE hit 100 million riders, hired its first female CEO, broke ground on a generational rail project in Old Town, and advanced a vision to become a regional system by 2050
Five Alexandria restaurants named RAMMYS finalists
Matt & Tony's, Andy's Pizza, Call Your Mother, Oak Steakhouse and Bastille all advance to June competition
Former UnWined space in Bradlee Shopping Center to become Chord Bread & Bottle
Owner Scott Shirley says the sandwich and wine shop, a sister to Slater's Market and Union Sandwich Co., is about six weeks from opening
DCANTER wine shop uncorks grand opening in Old Town
The Capitol Hill wine boutique opened Wednesday at 1101 King Street, with a public celebration planned for Saturday, April 4
Alexandria issues stop work order on Gustave Boulangerie's outdoor structure
City records show two years of stalled permit applications; Fire Marshal investigation also open
Report: Talkin' Tacos among three restaurants signing leases at Alexandria's Oakville Triangle
The South Florida taco chain will be joined by Japanese restaurant Waraku and ramen shop Mensho at the Richmond Highway development, according to the Washington Business Journal.
Construction underway at former Big Wheel Bikes site as Waterfront Taco Factory takes shape in Old Town
The distinctive yellow building at 2 Prince St. is boarded up as the long-anticipated waterfront taco restaurant moves from permit to job site
Three Alexandria seasonal spots mark return of rooftop and waterfront bar season
Catboat Pizza Bar and Good Fortune set to reopen this month; Pier Bar already back
Five Alexandria restaurants named RAMMYS finalists
Matt & Tony's, Andy's Pizza, Call Your Mother, Oak Steakhouse and Bastille all advance to June competition
Vivas and Millas drive in runs as Nationals succeed on 3 bunts in 4-run 9th to beat Brewers 7-3
Jorbit Vivas and Drew Millas drove in runs with two of Washington's three successful bunts in a four-run ninth inning that lifted the Nationals over Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 on Friday night.
Wizards clinch NBA's worst record with 140-117 loss to Heat
Washington (17-64) has lost nine in a row and 25 of its last 26 to tumble to the bottom of the standings.
Leonard Miller's career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards
Leonard Miller scored a career-high 26 points and matched his career best with 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls eased to a 119-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night to sweep a two-game set.
Sid and Ovi through the years: A look at the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry as its final acts loom
Whether the 100th and 101st all-time meeting between the two icons will also be the last is anyone's guess.
Trump's Washington arch plan includes golden-winged figure, eagles, lions and 'One Nation Under God'
The plan indicates the structure would stand between the Lincoln Memorial in the east and Arlington National Cemetery toward the west and within a traffic circle connecting Washington with northern Virginia.
Slate of new Virginia laws address health care and housing affordability
Building on campaign promises by the governor and Democratic lawmakers, health care and housing affordability bills dominated the 2026 legislative session.
Leonard Miller's career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards
Leonard Miller scored a career-high 26 points and matched his career best with 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls eased to a 119-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night to sweep a two-game set.
Virginia to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2028 under new law
“The reality is that inflation and tariffs have driven up prices, and wages have fallen behind — this law is a key component of rectifying that divide,” Majority Leader Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, said.
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Two Alexandria City High School seniors land $40,000 Amazon scholarships and guaranteed internships
Mohammad Elyas Noorzai and Zhi McMillan were surprised in front of their classmates Friday at the Minnie Howard Campus in a moment that drew tears, cheers and parent's pride
Jefferson-Houston teacher surprised with Virginia Region 4 Teacher of the Year honor as state education officials visit Alexandria
Deedra Robinson, a 40-year educator and nationally recognized AVID trainer, will retire at the end of the school year
Already in the only major metro losing jobs, Alexandria now faces the nation's second-highest AI risk
A Tufts University analysis projects 276,000 jobs and $30 billion in annual income at risk across the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria region — arriving as federal cuts have already pushed the metro into decline.
Three Alexandria seasonal spots mark return of rooftop and waterfront bar season
Catboat Pizza Bar and Good Fortune set to reopen this month; Pier Bar already back
Five Alexandria restaurants named RAMMYS finalists
Matt & Tony's, Andy's Pizza, Call Your Mother, Oak Steakhouse and Bastille all advance to June competition
ACHS King Street Campus administrator to leave at end of school year
Departure adds to leadership turmoil at Alexandria's only high school as district juggles searches for principal, campus administrator and superintendent