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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.
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.
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.
Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building
The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted on Tuesday to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump's name to the building.
Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on the building or grounds in any way
Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that, “Simply put, Defendants cannot install memorials for President Trump or anyone or anything else at the Kennedy Center without Congress’s blessing.”
Chamber names 36 Best in Business finalists, including The Alexandria Brief
Jen Walker will be honored as Business Leader of the Year at the Oct. 28 awards night at the Westin Alexandria Old Town
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.
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
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
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
Alexandria Symphony names interim executive director as it prepares for new leadership
Rhonda Buckley-Bishop, a veteran nonprofit leader and classical saxophonist, succeeds George Hanson in the interim role during a season with four guest conductors and no permanent music director
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.
Police seek help identifying suspect in early morning stabbing on Mount Vernon Avenue
A man sleeping near the Tiger Market parking lot was stabbed multiple times around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, police say. They've released a photo of the suspect.
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.
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.
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
School Board sets 15-day window for closed-door superintendent interviews
The board will meet at an undisclosed time and place. ACPS has said candidates' names will not be released.
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
Korean café chain Twosome Place confirms U.S. debut on King Street, opening in mid-October
The Carlyle-owned brand's first American store will seat 78 at 404 King St., with a second Northern Virginia location already in the works
Kiwi Kuisine will reopen its Eisenhower Avenue pie shop with a ribbon-cutting and a pie-eating contest
The New Zealand-style pie maker marks 20 years in the region Oct. 10. The event is free, and there will be sheep to find.
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.
VRE bridge work near Union Station to run until 9 p.m. on weeknights starting Monday
The city approved a one-week noise permit to judge the impact on neighbors, and VRE expects to seek extensions as excavation continues for several weeks.
Newport Village II breaks ground in the West End
The 383-unit project includes 12 affordable units.
Council's Sept. 19 hearing brings an address appeal, two Russell Road vacations and a shutdown tax deadline change
The docket also carries five townhouses on North Patrick Street and a special use permit for outdoor live entertainment on Mount Vernon Avenue
Daylen Lile's pinch 3-run homer lifts the Nationals to a 6-3 victory over the Phillies
Andrés Chaparro also homered for Washington, which won its fourth in a row for the first time since June 13-16.
Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer
The Washington Capitals said their long-time captain was asked to participate in the video campaign while back in his home country this summer.
Pass protection and chunk plays hurt the Commanders, who still came close to an upset in Philly
A missed 2-point conversion with 1:01 remaining sent Washington to a 24-22 loss on Sunday, and while the Commanders made enough mistakes to deserve their fate, the performances of Daniels and the defense offered some hope.
Jalen Hurts throws 3 TD passes and Eagles stuff Commanders' late 2-point try for 24-22 win
The Eagles improved to 6-0 in season openers under coach Nick Sirianni since 2021.
Daylen Lile's pinch 3-run homer lifts the Nationals to a 6-3 victory over the Phillies
Andrés Chaparro also homered for Washington, which won its fourth in a row for the first time since June 13-16.
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.
Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building
The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted on Tuesday to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump's name to the building.
Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer
The Washington Capitals said their long-time captain was asked to participate in the video campaign while back in his home country this summer.
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.
Regional board votes Wednesday on bus standards DASH would be asked to meet
The guidelines set minimum frequency and hours by route type and neighborhood density, and would drop the distinction between rush hour and midday service. Alexandria Councilman Canek Aguirre is the board's second vice chair.
Va.’s US Sens. Kaine, Warner introduce bill to curb overcrowding at Reagan National Airport
Legislation includes hourly arrival caps and strategies to prevent future aviation tragedies
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.
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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
Belmore's Notebook: Flock, fountains and a fraud case
Plus an answer from Dominion that didn't answer the question, an address ordinance getting its first appeal from the dispute that created it, and a $500,000 threshold borrowed from a county that points it the other way — Ryan Belmore's Alexandria roundup for Sept. 12, 2026
Alexandria City Council will decide how long police keep license plate data, APD says
APD also answered questions on audits, case codes and search volume that had been open since Aug. 14. It did not say what share of searches its monthly audit reviews.
25 years after 9/11, Alexandria renews its promise to never forget
Police Chief Tarrick McGuire read the names of Alexandrians killed that day, and speakers said the duty now is to tell their stories to a generation with no memory of it