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State board seats open to Virginia residents amid new administration
With terms expiring and a new governor in office, Alexandria residents can apply now for positions on commissions ranging from historic preservation to…
 • Ryan Belmore
Firehouse Primary Interviews — A conversation with Charles Sumpter
On housing affordability, workforce pathways, climate resilience and transportation
 • Ryan Belmore
30:09
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Wednesday, Feb. 18
School Board signals support for Latin; opposition signs pop up on Braddock Road; council candidates back Zoning for Housing ahead of Saturday primary
 • Ryan Belmore
School Board signals support for Latin program, healthcare cost shift stays in budget
Board gives thumbs up/thumbs down on add/deletes; formal vote Thursday
 • Ryan Belmore
Del Ray Chili Cook Off returns Feb. 28 to support Mount Vernon school pantry
Event at Commonwealth Academy benefits La Tiendita, a resource center for students and families
 • Ryan Belmore
City Manager to present FY 2027 budget next week
Public hearings, work sessions run through April; adoption set for April 29
 • Ryan Belmore
Nominations open for Alexandria's 2026 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award
Annual honor recognizes environmental leadership in the city; submissions due March 16
 • Ryan Belmore
Firehouse Primary Interviews — A conversation with Tim Laderach
On fiscal responsibility, affordability, connectedness and equity through engagement
 • Ryan Belmore
29:15
Firehouse Primary Interviews — A conversation with Sandy Marks
On education funding, housing affordability, climate, and defending democracy
 • Ryan Belmore
29:27
Torpedo Factory's future, West End townhomes and EV charging among items on Saturday's council docket
Hearing includes a franchise ordinance for the waterfront art center, development projects and new green building rules
 • Ryan Belmore
Lost Boy Cider founder feels the squeeze as tariff costs mount
Alexandria cidery among small businesses nationwide awaiting Supreme Court ruling on legality of emergency import taxes
 • Ryan Belmore
Alexandria seeks applicants to fill roughly 75 vacancies across 33 boards and commissions
Applications are due by the end of the month; council will act on the appointments March 10
 • Ryan Belmore
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