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What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: July 3-5
Cooling centers open, Aces host Senators, Swedish marching band and Fourth of July celebrations
ALIVE! names new executive committee members as annual leadership transition takes effect
The Alexandria anti-hunger nonprofit added four members to its governing committee July 1 and elected a new secretary, while thanking four departing leaders.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: July 3-5
Cooling centers open, Aces host Senators, Swedish marching band and Fourth of July celebrations
Fourth of July in Alexandria: What's open, what's closed, and the birthday bash to come July 11
City offices close July 3 for the holiday, and cooling centers open as back-to-back extreme heat warnings hit the region. Alexandria's own fireworks celebration follows a week later at Oronoco Bay Park.
Old Town North seeks artists to design banners for its arts district
The Old Town North Alliance put out an open call July 1 for a public art commission to create lightpole banners marking the neighborhood's Arts & Cultural District. Submissions are due July 15.
Fox 5 to air live from Taqueria Picoso ahead of Croatia-Portugal watch party
Ahead of Croatia's Round of 32 match against Portugal on Thursday, the West End restaurant hosts a watch party — with Fox 5 DC planning live pre-game coverage. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.
As Croatia leaves Alexandria, its players say what they'll miss: the people, the place, the month
On their final morning in the city, Marin Pongračić and Nikola Vlašić reflected on the hotel and training-center staff, Episcopal's "crazy" facilities, and a month that ends Tuesday — as the team departs for its Round of 32 match against Portugal.
"Exposure that money can't buy": What hosting Croatia did for Alexandria
Visit Alexandria president Todd O'Leary says a month as Croatia's World Cup home gave the city global visibility it could never have afforded — and "rocket fuel" for its sports-tourism push. The full economic picture will come by year's end.
As Croatia prepares to leave, Episcopal reflects on the month it hosted a World Cup team
The Alexandria boarding school beat out more than 60 sites to become the Vatreni's home base. With the team departing this week, director of auxiliary programs Dan O'Neil looks back on golf-cart rides, ice shortages — and a choice he didn't see coming.
ECC principal Heidi Haggerty-Wagner among Virginia's inaugural Principals of Distinction
The state completed its first class of the recognition program this week. Alexandria's Early Childhood Center principal, named in the spring, is the division's lone honoree.
Superintendent Kay-Wyatt is on leave, school board chair says, citing 'a matter that arose unexpectedly'
In a message to families and staff, Board Chair Michelle Rief said board-approved designees will run the division and asked the community to respect Dr. Kay-Wyatt's privacy. ACPS did not specify the reason for the leave or its expected length.
City Council votes to create a joint committee on school board election reform
The ad hoc body will study staggered terms, board size and composition, with a report due November 10 — but the 6-1 vote exposed deep skepticism about whether any of it will move the needle for students
As Kay-Wyatt's final months begin, a look back at a consequential year for ACPS
The superintendent retires Oct. 1 after a year defined by the division's first collective bargaining process, a bruising budget fight, and a leadership transition still underway. The Alexandria Brief sent her office questions to reflect on it; ACPS later said the email never reached the division.
Fox 5 to air live from Taqueria Picoso ahead of Croatia-Portugal watch party
Ahead of Croatia's Round of 32 match against Portugal on Thursday, the West End restaurant hosts a watch party — with Fox 5 DC planning live pre-game coverage. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.
New record store, run by Neighborhood Restaurant Group, to open on Mount Vernon Avenue this summer
2016 Mount Vernon Ave. shop comes as Del Ray awaits word on Crooked Beat Records' possible return
Finn & Fire to open on Thursday in Old Town
A new seafood and steak restaurant is set to open its doors in Old Town.
Little Birdie opens in Del Ray, drawing officials and a caviar-topped chicken menu
Officials joined the Del Ray Business Association to welcome the chicken-focused spinoff from the Matt & Tony's team
Alexandria City Council denies Virginia Paving's extension request, upholds 2027 closure deadline
Alexandria City Council denies Virginia Paving's extension request, upholds 2027 closure deadline
'A brighter future': Alexandria dedicates RiverRenew, ending a sewage problem dating to the 1800s
For generations, a hard rain over Old Town meant raw sewage in the river. As of Wednesday, it no longer does.
Heat Advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. Wednesday; NWS warns severe storms possible Friday through Monday as heat risk extends into next week
Heat index up to 107 today, up to 112 Thursday and Friday, and severe storms possible through Monday. Alexandria's cooling resources begin today.
City Council to weigh five-year extension for West End asphalt plant, testing 2027 closure promise
Staff recommends approval; Planning Commission voted 6-0 to deny, citing conflict with Eisenhower West small area plan
Tucker case returns to auditor as Alexandria's civilian police board finds investigation incomplete
The unanimous vote identifies gaps around the supervising sergeant, disciplinary recommendations, and body camera compliance
Heat Advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. Wednesday; NWS warns severe storms possible Friday through Monday as heat risk extends into next week
Heat index up to 107 today, up to 112 Thursday and Friday, and severe storms possible through Monday. Alexandria's cooling resources begin today.
King Street work begins July 6 near Alexandria City High School
Project will add protected bike lane, expand bus stops and reconfigure lanes to improve safety for students
Tucker family members call for officers to be criminally charged at emotional public hearing; civilian board recesses without a decision
Family members spoke directly to the board during public comment; board votes to continue deliberations Wednesday
Publisher's Note: Punching above our weight
A World Cup team made Alexandria home for a month. As Croatia prepares to leave, here's a case for making the friendship last — starting with a fifth sister city.
Publisher's Note: No one took the easy route
Nobody's ever happy with a budget. That's not the same as nobody trying.
Publisher's Note: What it really costs to cover Alexandria
Seven months in, an honest look at the numbers behind your community newsroom
Publisher's Note: Sometimes what's best for all of us isn't best for any one of us
The Braddock Road vote is settled. How a divided neighborhood lives with it is not.
Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
Whether all the partying to come gives the nation a breather from disunity or aggravates it is an open question.
America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington
Federal law enforcement authorities are preparing for one of Washington, D.C.'s, largest and most complex security operations as the nation’s capital gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom.
Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital
Since returning to office 17 months ago, Trump has demonstrated a continuing fixation with the District of Columbia.
NFL releases dates and details for the 2027 NFL draft to be held on National Mall in Washington
The NFL announced dates and details on Thursday for the 2027 NFL draft to be held in Washington, D.C.
Alex Ovechkin returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals on Thursday.
James Woods hits a 3-run homer as the Nationals beat the Red Sox 10-2 to take the series
James Woods belted a three-run homer for his 22nd of the season, Andrés Chaparro and Nasim Nuñez each hit their first and the Washington Nationals beat the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Wednesday afternoon at steamy Fenway Park to take the series.
Nats' Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to 'sit down, boy'
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting “sit down, boy” at Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches' clearing scrum a night earlier.
Civalli strikes out 13, Nationals snap Red Sox's 5-game win streak with 8-1 rout
Cade Civalli gave up one hit in seven innings and had a career-high 13 strikeouts in the Washington Nationals' 8-1 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night, snapping Boston's five-game winning streak.
King Street work begins July 6 near Alexandria City High School
Project will add protected bike lane, expand bus stops and reconfigure lanes to improve safety for students
Parking meter rates, fines going up Wednesday in Alexandria
The changes, approved as part of the city's FY 2027 budget, mark the first increase to parking fines since 2007
VRE acquires Seminary Yard for $35.8 million
Purchase from state rail authority gives commuter rail service greater control over infrastructure as it prepares for expansion
Weekend overnight lane closures begin on I-395 north near Alexandria this weekend
VDOT bridge work spanning the Fairfax County–Alexandria line will close a single northbound lane on weekend nights through Aug. 9, skipping the July Fourth holiday
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What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: July 3-5
Cooling centers open, Aces host Senators, Swedish marching band and Fourth of July celebrations
As Croatia leaves Alexandria, its players say what they'll miss: the people, the place, the month
On their final morning in the city, Marin Pongračić and Nikola Vlašić reflected on the hotel and training-center staff, Episcopal's "crazy" facilities, and a month that ends Tuesday — as the team departs for its Round of 32 match against Portugal.
Tucker family members call for officers to be criminally charged at emotional public hearing; civilian board recesses without a decision
Family members spoke directly to the board during public comment; board votes to continue deliberations Wednesday
"Exposure that money can't buy": What hosting Croatia did for Alexandria
Visit Alexandria president Todd O'Leary says a month as Croatia's World Cup home gave the city global visibility it could never have afforded — and "rocket fuel" for its sports-tourism push. The full economic picture will come by year's end.
As Croatia prepares to leave, Episcopal reflects on the month it hosted a World Cup team
The Alexandria boarding school beat out more than 60 sites to become the Vatreni's home base. With the team departing this week, director of auxiliary programs Dan O'Neil looks back on golf-cart rides, ice shortages — and a choice he didn't see coming.
Dalić reveals how he steadied Croatia — as the team's Alexandria countdown begins
At a press conference in Alexandria, the coach explained how he took public responsibility to restore the team's confidence — and the federation confirmed the Vatreni will leave the city for good after Tuesday.