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Virginia, Maryland lawmakers advance Metro funding Alexandria endorsed
Maryland passes Metro funding bill as Virginia budget talks advance ahead of March 14 deadline
Warner calls Iran conflict a 'war of choice,' cites Hampton Roads families in urgent plea for congressional oversight
In a remote availability from Capitol Hill Thursday, the Virginia senator warned that sailors from the Hampton Roads region are bearing the brunt of a war with no clear endgame — and that Virginians from Norfolk to Northern Virginia are already feeling the costs.
City learned of schools' $12.7M teacher pay deal from a press release, mayor says
Two-hour joint budget session ends without resolving the $5.6M gap between what ACPS needs to honor its first collective bargaining agreement and what the city has proposed
Alexandria professionals vote to unionize with AFSCME, completing city's union sweep
Vote makes every eligible city bargaining unit unionized for the first time, setting stage for first contract negotiations
Alexandria's General Assembly delegation to recap 2026 session at Chamber ALX breakfast
Bennett-Parker, McPike attend in new roles as lawmakers gather March 19 at Hilton Alexandria Old Town
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: March 6-8
St. Patrick's Day Parade marches through Old Town
Alexandria councilwoman to host free women's health forum Sunday on International Women's Day
EmpowerHER event at Charles Houston Recreation Center features expert panels, wellness activities and local vendors
ALIVE!'s Empty Bowls fundraiser raises more than $80,000 to fight food insecurity in Alexandria
Ninth annual event at Beth El Hebrew Congregation drew local officials, 26 restaurants and community supporters
City seeks artist to design Alexandria's official America 250 poster
Winning design will represent Alexandria at national mayors conference in June
City learned of schools' $12.7M teacher pay deal from a press release, mayor says
Two-hour joint budget session ends without resolving the $5.6M gap between what ACPS needs to honor its first collective bargaining agreement and what the city has proposed
ACPS, teachers union reach historic $12.7M deal as council prepares to weigh school budget
The first collective bargaining agreement between ACPS and its employees' union is contingent on city funding — and the city manager's proposed budget falls $5.6 million short of what the deal requires.
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
Alexandria police search for missing 80-year-old woman
Woman last seen near W. Del Ray Ave. at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday
Health officials warn of a possible rabid raccoon after two bites in Old Town
A dead raccoon found near the attack sites has been sent for rabies testing
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
Virginia, Maryland lawmakers advance Metro funding Alexandria endorsed
Maryland passes Metro funding bill as Virginia budget talks advance ahead of March 14 deadline
Mount Vernon Trail to close near Old Town for shoreline repairs starting Friday
Federal contractors will block trail segment between East Abingdon Drive and 3rd Street for up to six weeks
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
AEDP launches first-ever startup accelerator targeting AI, robotics and defense companies
The $200,000 program would support up to 15 Alexandria-based companies and is designed to serve as the foundation for the city's long-term innovation ecosystem.
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
AEDP launches first-ever startup accelerator targeting AI, robotics and defense companies
The $200,000 program would support up to 15 Alexandria-based companies and is designed to serve as the foundation for the city's long-term innovation ecosystem.
Del Ray's Bagel Uprising announces second location in Ballston
The boiled-and-baked bagel shop, born from a home kitchen in 2015, will open at the corner of Fairfax Drive and North Vermont Street this spring.
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
St. Elmo's temporarily closing Del Ray location for refresh
PCG Restaurant Group says the Mount Vernon Avenue café will temporarily shut down March 9 while it prepares for 'the next chapter'; pop-up planned at Piece Out
Del Ray's Bagel Uprising announces second location in Ballston
The boiled-and-baked bagel shop, born from a home kitchen in 2015, will open at the corner of Fairfax Drive and North Vermont Street this spring.
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
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
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, March 5
Mayor says city learned of $12.7M teacher pay deal from a press release; early voting begins tomorrow; city professionals complete union sweep
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, March 4
Fannon and Marks offer sharply different visions for council; proposed redistricting would remake Alexandria's congressional district; Empty Bowls raises $80K for food insecurity
The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, March 3
Alexandria Brief interviews two City Council candidates today; Bagel Uprising heads to Ballston; 12 events to put on your March calendar
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.