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Daily Briefing: Thursday, Nov. 12
Police investigate a social media threat referencing ACHS; 68 names read at the Veterans Day ceremony; School Board’s first town hall.
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Government & Politics
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Government & Politics
Governor's 2027 preview touches Alexandria's asks on housing, solar, and AI, but not transit or school funding
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Transportation
City Council decides the Russell Road appeals Saturday, with staff urging it to keep the design
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Education
Alexandria staff recommend waiting before asking voters about a 1% sales tax
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Education
Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond
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Public Safety
Public safety agencies will fly drones over the region after midnight for three nights
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Transportation
DASH chair asks for bus-cut options that would start repaying the city
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Government & Politics
Treasury approves 153 Virginia Opportunity Zones, including three in Alexandria
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Government & Politics
Recap: Board of Architectural Review member asks staff to drop ‘findings’ label
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Government & Politics
Alexandria's draft 2027 state agenda seeks new powers on housing, taxes, and data centers
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Election
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Election
Mo Seifeldein endorses Glen Pine's primary challenge to Del. Kirk McPike
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Election
Spanberger 'quite confident' new constitutional amendments will stand
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Government & Politics
Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate
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Election
After four elections in one year, Alexandria's elections chief credits poll workers
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Election
Warner wins a fourth Senate term in what he calls his last campaign
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Election
Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and reproductive rights in state Constitution
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Election
Janeese Lewis George is Washington's next mayor. Now come the challenges, starting with Trump
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Election
Alexandria passes its 2022 midterm turnout with three hours of voting left
Public Safety
Education
Police investigating social media threat referencing Alexandria City High School
Alexandria police said late Wednesday they will increase their presence at the high school's campuses.
By Ryan Belmore 1 min read
Education
Police investigating social media threat referencing Alexandria City High School
Alexandria police said late Wednesday they will increase their presence at the high school's campuses.
By Ryan Belmore 1 min read
Public Safety
Police seek video after a shooting into an occupied Yale Drive home
Alexandria detectives are asking neighbors for security and doorbell footage after gunfire struck a house in the 100 block Wednesday morning. No one was injured, and police say they believe the shooting was targeted.
Public Safety
Alexandria's youth helmet rule would cover e-bikes and scooters under an ordinance up for a final vote Saturday
Riders 14 and under already must wear helmets on bicycles. The change adds electric bikes, scooters and motorized skateboards, and the $25 penalty falls on the parents.
Public Safety
City Council to take up surveillance technology resolution Nov. 24
The city manager said staff needs more time and that the resolution is modeled on an ACLU framework. The decommissioned Flock cameras are still mounted and still due to come down by the end of December.
Public Safety
Public safety agencies will fly drones over the region after midnight for three nights
The exercise tests detection equipment bought with $28.5 million in federal money. The announcement does not say which jurisdictions will see flights.
Flock
Education
Education
Police investigating social media threat referencing Alexandria City High School
Alexandria police said late Wednesday they will increase their presence at the high school's campuses.
By Ryan Belmore 1 min read
Education
Police investigating social media threat referencing Alexandria City High School
Alexandria police said late Wednesday they will increase their presence at the high school's campuses.
By Ryan Belmore 1 min read
Education
School Board members say no decision yet on middle school crowding at first town hall
Before the town hall, both speakers at a seven-minute hearing on the $370.6 million capital plan urged the board to rethink its middle school plans
By Ryan Belmore 5 min read
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Education
Alexandria staff recommend waiting before asking voters about a 1% sales tax
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Education
Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond
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Education
School Board members push for longer school day as ACPS rolls out color-coded weather statuses
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Arts & Entertainment
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 6 - 8
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BARCA's holiday pop-up returns to the Old Town waterfront Nov. 25
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Alexandria's 2026 holiday calendar: Parades, markets, lights, and fireworks
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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1
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New Barnes & Noble at Shoppes at Foxchase sets Nov. 4 grand opening
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Community
Alexandria honors 68 Vietnam War fallen heroes, then turns to Pearl Harbor's unknowns
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An Air Force captain running 2,977 miles for 9/11 will lead Alexandria's Turkey Trot
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Roberto Gomez, founder of Cornerstone Craftsman, has died
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FedChoice Federal Credit Union opens on South Van Dorn Street
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Alexandria to honor its 68 Vietnam War fallen heroes Wednesday
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Food & Drink
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 6 - 8
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Sports
Sports
Siakam, Zubac power the Pacers to a 114-101 win over the Wizards
Indiana, which snapped a two-game skid, went on a 14-0 run to open the fourth quarter for a 91-77 lead.
By The Associated Press 1 min read
Sports
Siakam, Zubac power the Pacers to a 114-101 win over the Wizards
Indiana, which snapped a two-game skid, went on a 14-0 run to open the fourth quarter for a 91-77 lead.
By The Associated Press 1 min read
Sports
Nationals agree to terms with Jacob Young on a deal through 2030 with a '31 club option
Jacob Young agreed to terms on a long-term contract with the Washington Nationals, president of baseball operations Paul Toboni announced Wednesday.
Sports
Hutson's goal 74 seconds into overtime lifts Capitals past Senators 3-2
Cole Hutson’s goal 74 seconds into overtime, set up by Alex Ovechkin, gave the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
Sports
Collins puts up 24 points and 10 rebounds as Pistons beat Davis and Wizards, 122-111
The Pistons overcame a 44-point, 13-rebound performance from Anthony Davis, who had been a game-time decision because of an ankle issue.
Sports
Commanders must fix repeated errors as they face short week to try and salvage their season
For weeks, coach Dan Quinn has pushed for the Washington Commanders to put together a full game. And now they're running out of time.
Publishers Note
Publishers Note
Publisher's Note: One year in
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Publisher's Note: Fair and balanced is the floor, not the ceiling
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Publisher's Note: Newsrooms are closing across the country. The Alexandria Brief just published its 2,500th story.
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Publisher's Note: A small change — and why it actually makes The Alexandria Brief stronger
- Ryan Belmore
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Belmore's Notebook: Cameras, walk zones, and a handshake
- Ryan Belmore
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Belmore's Notebook: Flock, fountains and a fraud case
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From the Archive
Community Free members
An Air Force captain running 2,977 miles for 9/11 will lead Alexandria's Turkey Trot
By Ryan Belmore
Sports Free members
Hutson's goal 74 seconds into overtime lifts Capitals past Senators 3-2
By The Associated Press
Government & Politics Free members
City wants to borrow $107 million for an indoor sports complex at Cameron Run
By Ryan Belmore
Community Free members
Roberto Gomez, founder of Cornerstone Craftsman, has died
By Ryan Belmore
Government & Politics Free members
Warner calls election a 'huge repudiation' of Trump, says Northern Virginia felt it most
By Ryan Belmore
Government & Politics Free members
Governor's 2027 preview touches Alexandria's asks on housing, solar, and AI, but not transit or school funding
By Ryan Belmore
Business Free members
FedChoice Federal Credit Union opens on South Van Dorn Street
By Ryan Belmore
Election Free members
Mo Seifeldein endorses Glen Pine's primary challenge to Del. Kirk McPike
By Ryan Belmore
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