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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
Alexandria's week ahead: Budget deadlines, a dense planning docket, and a police-in-schools agreement takes shape
City Council faces two critical budget deadlines while Tuesday's Planning Commission brings major development proposals and Thursday's School Board meeting is expected to post the long-awaited SRO agreement for public review
Two weeks out: what Alexandria voters need to know before April 21
A candidate forum, extended early voting hours, and key deadlines are all coming up fast.
Alexandria suspends bulk waste pickup through April 10
Equipment issues halt yard waste and metal collection citywide; residents urged to keep submitting requests
City to seek public input on youth sports and athletic facility access April 13
Residents are invited to weigh in on how Alexandria allocates athletic facilities and supports youth sports programs at a community meeting next week.
Alexandria to host tall ships festival and jazz fest on the waterfront this June
Sails on the Potomac brings four historic vessels to Old Town June 12–14 as part of America 250 celebration
Alexandria Celebrates Women plants pinwheel garden, honors child advocacy center at Charles Hill Park
Mayor Alyia Gaskins proclaimed April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month as city leaders, Police Chief Tarrick McGuire and nonprofit representatives gathered Friday for the annual ceremony
Old Town speakeasy serves banned books — and the drinks to match
The Study at Morrison House opens its literary hideaway for a third year, raising funds for Virginia libraries through $2 tickets and a menu of forbidden-fiction-inspired drinks
Del Ray Dog Fest returns April 12 to benefit retired Alexandria police K9s
The 4th annual outdoor festival hosted by the Del Ray Business Association will feature a dog fashion show, yoga with pups, live music and more.
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
ACPS will pay Kay-Wyatt $37,500 in separation deal; she was under contract through 2028
Signed agreement reveals payout, nondisparagement clause and early exit from multiyear contract
Some council members said they lacked key CBA data. ACPS presented that data three weeks earlier.
A dispute over information, timing and process has emerged as some Alexandria City Council members weigh whether to fully fund the school division's first collective bargaining agreement — and whether the budget process itself needs to change
ACPS school board to hold public hearing on police partnership agreement in April
Draft MOU governing school resource officers expected April 9; community input deadline April 15
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
Old Town speakeasy serves banned books — and the drinks to match
The Study at Morrison House opens its literary hideaway for a third year, raising funds for Virginia libraries through $2 tickets and a menu of forbidden-fiction-inspired drinks
Taste of Alexandria: Four local favorites are serving up at Nationals Park for opening day
Hard Times Café, Taqueria Picoso, Rocklands BBQ and Port City Brewing all have spots inside the ballpark as the Nationals open their 2026 season today.
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 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
Alexandria police: Missing 14-year-old Aaliyah Boose located safe
The teen had been missing since March 26; APD thanked the public for sharing information in the case.
Spring cleaning your medicine cabinet? Alexandria offers safe drug disposal April 25
The Alexandria Police Department, Sheriff's Office and city health partners will staff four drop-off sites across the city for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Alexandria woman pleads guilty to using House member's bank account to pay her own credit card bills
Former congressional staffer made 10 unauthorized transactions totaling more than $22,000
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
Metro proposes more frequent bus service on Alexandria-area route as part of revised fiscal year 2027 budget
The Blue line frequency upgrade and a new paratransit fee are also in the mix; the WMATA board votes April 23
Alexandria gas prices top $4 a gallon as region-wide commuter program offers cash rewards and relief
With Virginia's average regular gas price up more than $1 from a month ago, Commuter Connections is promoting free tools to help residents reduce commuting costs — including a competition that launches April 1
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Taste of Alexandria: Four local favorites are serving up at Nationals Park for opening day
Hard Times Café, Taqueria Picoso, Rocklands BBQ and Port City Brewing all have spots inside the ballpark as the Nationals open their 2026 season today.
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
Metro proposes more frequent bus service on Alexandria-area route as part of revised fiscal year 2027 budget
The Blue line frequency upgrade and a new paratransit fee are also in the mix; the WMATA board votes April 23
Four Alexandria-area players selected for U.S. Soccer's U-14 boys' talent identification camp
The players, all born in 2012, will compete April 2-6 in Fayetteville, Ga., alongside 76 others from the Central and Northeast regions
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
Little Theatre of Alexandria announces seven-show 2026/2027 season
The Alexandria community theater's upcoming slate includes seven main-stage productions, two special events and a Broadway cabaret celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial