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City Council votes Wednesday on whether to reopen Tucker investigation
The civilian police board found the auditor's report incomplete. A special session — called during summer recess — gives council one item to decide.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: July 24-26
Mayors' Cup Rugby send-off, 1776 Singalong, Civil War tours, Apothecary Night Shift, and more
Frank Fannon joins board of Coalition for a Livable Alexandria
Fannon, who opposed city's zoning changes on the campaign trail, joins group fighting them in court
Traffic and Parking Board to weigh revised Russell Road safety plan Monday after community feedback reshaped proposal
After 170 comments and community feedback on parking, staff recommend a net loss of two parking spaces near Naomi Brooks Elementary
From $240,000 to $2.6 million: Homes sold in Alexandria in the last week
22 homes closed across the city at an average price of $798,070, led by a Ford's Landing townhome
Back to school is weeks away. Alexandria health officials say now is the time to schedule that appointment
With the first day of school Aug. 24, the Alexandria Health Department is urging families to book physicals and vaccines before appointment slots fill up.
'It's my last job': ACHS gets a principal who says he's here to stay
At his first community meeting, Michael Burch laid out his priorities for Virginia's largest high school — and told The Alexandria Brief he plans to finish his career here.
Alexandria School Board elects Christopher Harris as chair for the coming year
The board unanimously chose Harris, its District C representative and outgoing vice chair, to lead during a year that includes a superintendent search and transition. Alexander Crider Scioscia was elected vice chair.
ACPS seeks donations to fill 3,500 backpacks before the school year starts
Drop-off runs through Aug. 10 at Alexandria City High School
Fish Market and Pop's Old Fashioned Ice Cream celebrate 50 years in Old Town tonight
Mayor Alyia Gaskins will read an official city proclamation at the joint celebration, which begins at 5 p.m. at 105 King St.
Why Alexandria restaurants stopped using foam containers
A statewide ban that took effect July 1 means all food vendors must now use alternatives to expanded polystyrene
Mudhouse Coffee to open Alexandria location this month
The Charlottesville roastery opens its seventh location at 1119 King St.
Washington Spirit names Pupatella as official Neapolitan pizza partner
The Arlington-founded pizzeria, which has a location in Old Town North, will activate at matchdays, community events, and fan experiences across the DMV
City Council votes Wednesday on whether to reopen Tucker investigation
The civilian police board found the auditor's report incomplete. A special session — called during summer recess — gives council one item to decide.
Warner unveils AI legislative package targeting data centers, worker displacement, and national security
Virginia senator calls for federal minimum standards on data centers and mandatory safety testing of AI models before public release
Traffic and Parking Board to weigh revised Russell Road safety plan Monday after community feedback reshaped proposal
After 170 comments and community feedback on parking, staff recommend a net loss of two parking spaces near Naomi Brooks Elementary
Alexandria holds community meeting on gas leaf blower ban ahead of November deadline
City staff fields questions on enforcement, costs, and what happens to the city's own vacuum trucks
City Council votes Wednesday on whether to reopen Tucker investigation
The civilian police board found the auditor's report incomplete. A special session — called during summer recess — gives council one item to decide.
Traffic and Parking Board to weigh revised Russell Road safety plan Monday after community feedback reshaped proposal
After 170 comments and community feedback on parking, staff recommend a net loss of two parking spaces near Naomi Brooks Elementary
Friendship Firehouse Festival returns Aug. 1 to celebrate Alexandria firefighting history
The annual Old Town event features fire trucks, live music, vendors and free admission to the historic 1855 firehouse museum
Two people stabbed in separate incidents in Alexandria; both suspects charged
Both victims transported with non-life-threatening injuries; investigations ongoing
Publisher's Note: Punching above our weight
A World Cup team made Alexandria home for a month. As Croatia prepares to leave, here's a case for making the friendship last — starting with a fifth sister city.
Publisher's Note: No one took the easy route
Nobody's ever happy with a budget. That's not the same as nobody trying.
Publisher's Note: What it really costs to cover Alexandria
Seven months in, an honest look at the numbers behind your community newsroom
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.
March for democracy planned for anniversary of historic MLK-led 1963 Washington march
A large coalition led by the Rev. Al Sharpton and the family of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will mark the anniversary of the historic March on Washington next month with a march for democracy.
Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
Whether all the partying to come gives the nation a breather from disunity or aggravates it is an open question.
America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington
Federal law enforcement authorities are preparing for one of Washington, D.C.'s, largest and most complex security operations as the nation’s capital gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom.
Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital
Since returning to office 17 months ago, Trump has demonstrated a continuing fixation with the District of Columbia.
Tai Baribo scores in the 78th for DC United in 1-1 tie with Dynamo
Tai Baribo scored in the 78th minute Wednesday night for D.C. United in a 1-1 tie with the Houston Dynamo in the first game for both teams since the World Cup break.
Austin scores 25 and has go-ahead three-point play as Mystics shock Aces 100-99
Shakira Austin scored 25 points, converting a three-point play after an offensive rebound with 12.8 seconds left, to lead the Washington Mystics to a 100-99 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night.
Nationals beat Rockies 8-0 as Cade Cavalli goes 6 strong innings and Luis García Jr. homers
Cade Cavalli threw six strong innings, Luis García Jr. hit a two-run homer as part of a six-run seventh to break open a tight game and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 8-0 on Wednesday.
Hunter Goodman's go-ahead homer in 8th inning lifts Rockies to 8-7 victory over Nationals
Hunter Goodman hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning to offset a pair of two-run shots by CJ Abrams, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 8-7 on Tuesday night.
Traffic and Parking Board to weigh revised Russell Road safety plan Monday after community feedback reshaped proposal
After 170 comments and community feedback on parking, staff recommend a net loss of two parking spaces near Naomi Brooks Elementary
King Street work begins July 6 near Alexandria City High School
Project will add protected bike lane, expand bus stops and reconfigure lanes to improve safety for students
Parking meter rates, fines going up Wednesday in Alexandria
The changes, approved as part of the city's FY 2027 budget, mark the first increase to parking fines since 2007
VRE acquires Seminary Yard for $35.8 million
Purchase from state rail authority gives commuter rail service greater control over infrastructure as it prepares for expansion
Zlatko Dalić, who led Croatia through its month in Alexandria, steps down as coach
Croatia's most successful coach is leaving after nearly nine years, three major medals, and one summer that made a Northern Virginia city his team's World Cup home.
Fox 5 to air live from Taqueria Picoso ahead of Croatia-Portugal watch party
Ahead of Croatia's Round of 32 match against Portugal on Thursday, the West End restaurant hosts a watch party — with Fox 5 DC planning live pre-game coverage. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.
As Croatia leaves Alexandria, its players say what they'll miss: the people, the place, the month
On their final morning in the city, Marin Pongračić and Nikola Vlašić reflected on the hotel and training-center staff, Episcopal's "crazy" facilities, and a month that ends Tuesday — as the team departs for its Round of 32 match against Portugal.
"Exposure that money can't buy": What hosting Croatia did for Alexandria
Visit Alexandria president Todd O'Leary says a month as Croatia's World Cup home gave the city global visibility it could never have afforded — and "rocket fuel" for its sports-tourism push. The full economic picture will come by year's end.
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What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: July 24-26
Mayors' Cup Rugby send-off, 1776 Singalong, Civil War tours, Apothecary Night Shift, and more
Alexandria residents weigh in on APD's public safety plan at community forum
Input on youth, technology and traffic will shape a department report expected in September
Alexandria police chiefs reflect on legacy, leadership at APD
Current and former chiefs gather to discuss the department's evolution — and the work still ahead
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: July 17-19
The World Cup final, the Aces at home, an Old Town pub crawl, and Stewart Copeland at The Birchmere
'It's my last job': ACHS gets a principal who says he's here to stay
At his first community meeting, Michael Burch laid out his priorities for Virginia's largest high school — and told The Alexandria Brief he plans to finish his career here.
A Black-owned horror and sci-fi bookstore is coming to Old Town this fall
Long Dark House is set to open at 1510 King St.