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Sandy Marks wins Democratic nomination for Alexandria City Council
Former Alexandria Democratic Committee chair and ACPS parent wins Democratic nomination in crowded five-way race
 • Ryan Belmore
National leaders to gather in Alexandria for faith-based housing summit
Tuesday's summit at United Way headquarters comes as Alexandria churches lead a growing national push to convert underutilized land into affordable…
 • Ryan Belmore
Winter Storm Watch issued for Alexandria; heavy snow possible Sunday night into Monday
NWS site-specific forecast calls for 2 to 4 inches; broader regional watch puts potential accumulation at 5 or more
 • Ryan Belmore
Alexandria releases Housing 2040 blueprint with 10 goals, calling for zoning reforms, stronger tenant protections, and new tools to stem…
Recommendations address loss of 11,000 affordable units since 2000, but many strategies hinge on state approval and future funding
 • Ryan Belmore
1 to 3 inches of snow possible Sunday night as Alexandria braces for winter storm
Alexandria braces for winter storm; up to 3 inches of snow possible Sunday night
 • Ryan Belmore
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Alexandria city manager to kick off FY 2027 budget season, discuss property assessments Tuesday
Public hearings and work sessions run through April; council also to make contested housing authority appointments
 • Ryan Belmore
Personal attacks emerge in Braddock Road public comments ahead of Monday hearing
Del Ray Cafe owners call city planner 'an embarrassment,' dismiss Traffic & Parking Board as 'useless cheerleaders'
 • Ryan Belmore
Where the five Democratic candidates stand on the issues — in their own words
A review of positions across questionnaires, voter guides, interviews, candidate websites, and three candidate forums ahead of Saturday's firehouse…
 • Ryan Belmore
Alexandria to host community meeting on I-395 ramp project tied to Inova hospital development
Nearly $12 million in improvements to the Duke Street interchange will support emergency access to the planned hospital complex at the former Landmark…
 • Ryan Belmore
Potomac River water advisory remains in effect with no end date; Virginia testing water for bacteria
Alexandria health officials say no uptick in gastrointestinal illnesses observed locally
 • Ryan Belmore
ACPS reports sharp decline in fights, assaults; vaping an ongoing concern
First-semester safety data shows broad improvement across all school levels
 • Ryan Belmore
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Fire displaces 140 residents at Key Towers; School Board adopts $408M budget with warning; firehouse primary is tomorrow
 • Ryan Belmore
School Board adopts $408M budget
Language programs preserved; board warns of deeper cuts if city doesn't fund 3.5% request
 • Ryan Belmore
Fire displaces 140 residents at Key Towers apartment complex
Accidental blaze damages electrical system, cuts power to entire building
 • Ryan Belmore
Measles exposure reported at Alexandria office building as Virginia cases reach 10
Two adults who traveled together are latest confirmed cases in ongoing northern Virginia outbreak
 • Ryan Belmore
Can a museum visit make you a better citizen? Alexandria thinks its data has an answer
A new national survey finds OHA museums boost civic pride and community connection — though experts note the study relies on self-reported responses
 • Ryan Belmore
Pro-housing group ranks council candidates ahead of Saturday primary
YIMBYs of Northern Virginia releases scores as forum raises questions about two candidates' positions
 • Ryan Belmore
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