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Alexandria Democrats adopt resolution urging APD to investigate federal agents who break the law
The party committee wants council and the city manager to put the city's stated commitments into written police policy, and asks the attorney general for guidance on the duty to intervene
Alexandria Democrats adopt resolution urging APD to investigate federal agents who break the law
The party committee wants council and the city manager to put the city's stated commitments into written police policy, and asks the attorney general for guidance on the duty to intervene
Traffic and Parking Board to vote Monday on parking near Naomi Brooks Elementary
Staff propose adding 11 spaces and two loading zones under the design the T&ES director chose in August, after rejecting both the board's recommendation and her own staff's.
Warner says AI safety can't wait, and ties the fight to data centers in Virginia neighborhoods
The senator planned to ask the Senate on Thursday to pass a bill requiring safety testing before new AI models are released. He also backed cutting flights at National Airport.
Feds charge CEO of Alexandria forensics firm with hiding Russian ownership from U.S. agencies
Prosecutors say Oxygen Forensics, headquartered on North Washington Street, was controlled by five Russian nationals and its software written in Russia while it sold to Homeland Security and the Pentagon
Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 25 - 27
Tons of Trucks turns 10, the Titans host homecoming, and the Fall Art Festival fills John Carlyle Square
Metro seeks a developer for 3.4 acres at Braddock Road station
The site could hold about 380 homes and 21,000 square feet of retail, and the winning bidder would also rebuild the bus loop and Kiss & Ride
From $173,000 to $2.8 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
A tale of two markets: Old Town and Beverley Hills competed hard above asking, while West End condos spent months finding buyers at steep discounts
Goats cleared invasive plants from a park slope in six days
Crews are now removing woody stems and debris at James Marx All Veterans Park. The city paid $9,500 and will evaluate whether to use grazing again.
Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 25 - 27
Tons of Trucks turns 10, the Titans host homecoming, and the Fall Art Festival fills John Carlyle Square
Tons of Trucks turns 10 on Saturday, with a monster truck and a DeLorean
The free event returns to Chinquapin Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a lower-sensory first hour
Tammy Barnes wins community vote to design Old Town North arts district banners
More than 800 people voted in a race the Old Town North Alliance called extremely close. Winners were also named Saturday in the Chalk-A-Block street art contest.
Retro arcade night Thursday will raise money for Alexandria children in foster care
The Fund for Alexandria's Child is taking over Continues Arcade for an evening of '80s and '90s games
Alexandria Democrats adopt resolution urging APD to investigate federal agents who break the law
The party committee wants council and the city manager to put the city's stated commitments into written police policy, and asks the attorney general for guidance on the duty to intervene
Feds charge CEO of Alexandria forensics firm with hiding Russian ownership from U.S. agencies
Prosecutors say Oxygen Forensics, headquartered on North Washington Street, was controlled by five Russian nationals and its software written in Russia while it sold to Homeland Security and the Pentagon
Alexandria police will publish a map of their license plate reader locations by Oct. 1
The Police Department told The Alexandria Brief on Sept. 6 that it would not release camera locations. City Council directed otherwise, and the commitment appeared on the city's website Tuesday.
City Council asks how Alexandria police count their license plate reader successes. The answers are pending.
Five questions added to the city's ALPR page Monday go at the 266 arrests and 134 stolen vehicle recoveries the department has cited in defending the program.
Committee rules out 2027 for school board election changes, pointing to 2030 or later
After two meetings, the four members agree on four-year terms and little else. They remain split on staggered elections and whether to shrink the nine-member board.
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
Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 25 - 27
Tons of Trucks turns 10, the Titans host homecoming, and the Fall Art Festival fills John Carlyle Square
Hotel Chocolat, the British chocolatier owned by Mars, is coming to King Street
Alexandria is one of three new U.S. markets the company named for late fall, alongside Salt Lake City and Long Beach
Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 18 - 20
Oktoberfest, Chalk-A-Block, Cinema Del Ray, early voting begins
Ada's on the River named Virginia's Restaurant of the Year; Sen. Bennett-Parker takes Legislator of the Year
The Old Town waterfront restaurant and Alexandria's state senator were among the winners at the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association's 2026 Ordinary Awards
Metro seeks a developer for 3.4 acres at Braddock Road station
The site could hold about 380 homes and 21,000 square feet of retail, and the winning bidder would also rebuild the bus loop and Kiss & Ride
Asbestos has eaten City Hall's construction contingency, general services director says
Roughly $3 million in unplanned abatement consumed the project's base cushion. Crews also found an 1870s playbill behind a wall.
March against Edsall Road substation set for Oct. 10 in Alexandria's West End
Organizers are calling for the project to be denied and for a moratorium on data centers, seven weeks before the Fairfax County hearing
City holds open house Sept. 29 before Del Ray East sewer work
Crews will reline pipes and repair manholes across a stretch of Del Ray, Rosemont, Arlandria and North Potomac Yard. Residents can expect parking restrictions, temporary water-use limits and possible odors.
Commanders rally around Marcus Mariota with Jayden Daniels sidelined
Sunday’s game will mark the 11th that Daniels has missed since the start of the 2025 season because of an injury.
Yohandy Morales homers, Nationals bullpen hangs on for a 4-2 win over the Tigers
Washington has won eight of its last 11 games. Detroit has lost six of eight.
Cavalli gets $4 million signing bonus shielded from lockout as part of $47 million, 4-year Nats deal
Cavalli gets salaries of $4 million next year, $7 million in 2028, $10 million in 2029 and $20 million in 2030 as part of the deal announced Friday.
Austin has 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Mystics beat the Sun 79-69 for franchise-record 27th win
Washington (27-16) set the previous mark of 26 wins in 2019, en route to the franchise’s only WNBA championship.
Warner says AI safety can't wait, and ties the fight to data centers in Virginia neighborhoods
The senator planned to ask the Senate on Thursday to pass a bill requiring safety testing before new AI models are released. He also backed cutting flights at National Airport.
How sweeping job cuts have reshaped life and job prospects in the DC area, according to a new survey
A new survey released Thursday by Gallup and the Greater Washington Community Foundation shows the far-reaching impact on the nation's capital.
At 10 years old, Smithsonian's Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration
Beginning with a full museum activation on Thursday, the celebrations extend through the rest of the weekend, both at the museum's National Mall home and The Wharf, located along the historic Washington Channel of the Potomac River.
Commanders rally around Marcus Mariota with Jayden Daniels sidelined
Sunday’s game will mark the 11th that Daniels has missed since the start of the 2025 season because of an injury.
Traffic and Parking Board to vote Monday on parking near Naomi Brooks Elementary
Staff propose adding 11 spaces and two loading zones under the design the T&ES director chose in August, after rejecting both the board's recommendation and her own staff's.
After $3.7 million overrun, DASH says more cuts may be needed as missed trips rise
The general manager said DASH intends to repay the city while facing rising fuel costs, and the city manager cautioned against expecting more money. The board will weigh next steps, possibly including service changes, Oct. 14.
State is developing scenarios for consolidating DASH into a regional bus system
DRPT presents findings at an Oct. 21 forum and reports to legislators Dec. 15. Gaskins says neighborhood impacts aren't being measured.
City holds open house Sept. 29 before Del Ray East sewer work
Crews will reline pipes and repair manholes across a stretch of Del Ray, Rosemont, Arlandria and North Potomac Yard. Residents can expect parking restrictions, temporary water-use limits and possible odors.
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Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 25 - 27
Tons of Trucks turns 10, the Titans host homecoming, and the Fall Art Festival fills John Carlyle Square
State is developing scenarios for consolidating DASH into a regional bus system
DRPT presents findings at an Oct. 21 forum and reports to legislators Dec. 15. Gaskins says neighborhood impacts aren't being measured.
Gaskins wants Alexandria to form a friendship city tie with Osijek, Croatia
The mayor says the Croatian embassy approached the city about building on this summer's World Cup base camp. A vote could come Oct. 13.
March against Edsall Road substation set for Oct. 10 in Alexandria's West End
Organizers are calling for the project to be denied and for a moratorium on data centers, seven weeks before the Fairfax County hearing
Belmore's Notebook: Cameras, walk zones, and a handshake
Plus a contract that gives Flock the data forever, a School Board 14 weeks from setting the next board's pay, a rule that explains why families keep getting told no, and what tourism takes off your tax bill — Ryan Belmore's Alexandria roundup for Sept. 19, 2026
Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens statewide
About 50 people gathered outside the registrar's office on a 78-degree Friday morning. Beyer's Republican opponent worked the same line of voters.