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Matt and Tony's team eyes Del Ray expansion with new Little Birdie restaurant
Sloan, culinary director Eric Brannon team up for second Del Ray venture on Mount Vernon Avenue.
This week in Alexandria: Budget talks, housing plan, and a St. Patrick's Day parade
City Council and the School Board meet jointly Wednesday to review ACPS's FY2027 spending request, the Planning Commission opens a discussion on long-range housing policy, and Old Town celebrates the weekend
Sandy Marks to sit down with Alexandria Brief for live interview ahead of April 21 special election
The Democratic nominee joins publisher Ryan Belmore Tuesday at 1 p.m. Watch live or catch it afterward as video, podcast, or transcript.
Alison Virginia O'Connell to sit down with Alexandria Brief for live interview ahead of April 21 special election
The independent candidate joins publisher Ryan Belmore Wednesday at 3 p.m. Watch live or catch it afterward as video, podcast, or transcript.
Frank Fannon to sit down with Alexandria Brief for live interview ahead of April 21 special election
The independent candidate joins publisher Ryan Belmore Tuesday at noon. Watch live or catch it afterward as video, podcast, or transcript.
City seeks artist to design Alexandria's official America 250 poster
Winning design will represent Alexandria at national mayors conference in June
March in Alexandria: 12 events you shouldn't miss
From St. Patrick's Day celebrations and Shamrock crawls to women's leadership forums and live music, March is packed.
From busking King Street to leading the parade: Rook Richards comes home as Alexandria's St. Patrick's Day grand marshal
The local musician who usually runs the sound at this parade is finally being asked to just sit back and enjoy it.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: Feb. 27-March 1
Black History Month wraps up, Del Ray Chili Cook Off and O'Connell's turns 20
ACPS 2030 plan shows broad progress at midyear, but staffing goal hits wall
School board to receive Q2 update Thursday as budget scrutiny intensifies
This week in Alexandria: Budget talks, housing plan, and a St. Patrick's Day parade
City Council and the School Board meet jointly Wednesday to review ACPS's FY2027 spending request, the Planning Commission opens a discussion on long-range housing policy, and Old Town celebrates the weekend
ACPS parent groups call proposed 1.5% schools funding increase insufficient
Umbrella PTA council calls 1.5% proposal insufficient; urges families to submit public comment before March 9 hearing
ACPS cancels in-person school Monday; shifts to virtual learning amid winter storm
District reverses earlier two-hour delay decision as storm intensifies
Alexandria braces for wintry mix Monday, warm-up expected by week's end
Winter Weather Advisory in effect tonight; temperatures could near 76 degrees by Thursday
Warner, Beyer blast House for blocking aviation safety bill
The ROTOR Act passed the Senate unanimously in December but fell short in the House Monday, leaving DCA-area travelers without new safety protections more than a year after a collision over the Potomac killed 67 people
Beyer leads regional delegation demanding federal funding for Potomac Interceptor repairs, and a backup water supply for the region
The Alexandria congressman leads 13 colleagues from Maryland and DC in calling for urgent action. The request for a backup water supply study reveals a vulnerability the spill exposed.
Regional officials briefed on Potomac sewage crisis. The Virginia data tells a more specific story for Alexandria.
Monday's COG meeting confirmed the broad outlines of the response. A review of state agency websites shows what's happening on this side of the river.
Registration opens for Bike to Work Day as event marks 25th anniversary
Alexandria boasts six pit stops as DMV-wide celebration enters its third decade
Traffic and Parking Board unanimously approves Braddock Road corridor improvements
Protected bike lanes, parking removal backed 6-0 after 6-hour hearing with 66 speakers; opponents can appeal within 15 days
Alexandria planners to host fifth Duke Street land use meeting Wednesday
City planners to unveil draft corridor themes, gather public input on future of 3-mile stretch
Alexandria to host community meeting on I-395 ramp project tied to Inova hospital development
Nearly $12 million in improvements to the Duke Street interchange will support emergency access to the planned hospital complex at the former Landmark Mall site
Waterfront Church seeks window signage permit; childcare center looks to consolidate locations
Two new permit applications open for public comment as church eyes storefront signage, childcare center seeks to simplify its operations
Coalition for a Livable Alexandria raises $28,000 to fund zoning lawsuit appeal
Group avoids hourly billing that could have tripled legal costs
Alexandria's housing blueprint is out; Saturday is your chance to weigh in in person
Draft recommendations released last week lay out 10 goals for the city's first major housing plan update since 2013
Alexandria Planning Commission takes up housing, zoning reform in March and April hearings
Dockets include affordable housing cases, downtown development, a commercial zoning text amendment, and capital planning recommendations; both are subject to change
Matt and Tony's team eyes Del Ray expansion with new Little Birdie restaurant
Sloan, culinary director Eric Brannon team up for second Del Ray venture on Mount Vernon Avenue.
The Garden reopens Friday after winter break, signaling start of spring season
Beloved Del Ray outdoor venue returns with full weekend hours and packed events calendar
USDA officially begins vacating Alexandria's Braddock Place, will relocate food assistance workers to D.C.
The building, which houses SNAP and other federal nutrition programs, was part of a complex purchased for $79 million in 2018 after USDA signed on as a tenant.
Tourism officials flag economic headwinds, shifting traveler habits as Alexandria enters 2026
Canadian visitation is down sharply, leisure travel expectations have softened, and a 'K-shaped economy' is reshaping who is spending on travel
Matt and Tony's team eyes Del Ray expansion with new Little Birdie restaurant
Sloan, culinary director Eric Brannon team up for second Del Ray venture on Mount Vernon Avenue.
The Garden reopens Friday after winter break, signaling start of spring season
Beloved Del Ray outdoor venue returns with full weekend hours and packed events calendar
Whiskey & Oyster to close Feb. 28, ending five-year run
HomeGrown Restaurant Group cites lease renewal as reason for shuttering the seafood and spirits spot
Del Ray Chili Cook Off returns Feb. 28 to support Mount Vernon school pantry
Event at Commonwealth Academy benefits La Tiendita, a resource center for students and families
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
Publisher's note: The people who got us through
Two weeks after the ice storm, a pause for gratitude
The Alexandria Brief: Monday, March 2
Wintry mix arrives this afternoon as Alexandria looks ahead to a 70-degree swing, a hometown musician takes the St. Patrick’s Day spotlight, and City Council candidates go live with The Brief.
The Alexandria Brief-PM | Friday, February 27
Three certified for April 21 council race; Richmond decisions could reshape city budget; Housing 2040 open house tomorrow
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, Feb. 27
Two independents file for City Council as Republicans bow out; ACPS parents mobilize against proposed funding; officials break ground on 377-unit Victory Center project
The Alexandria Brief-PM | Thursday, Feb. 26
Republican withdraws from council race; mayor addresses NPS reversal; Warner, Beyer blast House on aviation safety bill