Government & Politics
Spanberger endorses Beyer as primary field takes shape in Virginia's 8th
Seven-term incumbent draws governor's backing with five Democratic challengers in the race ahead of June 16 primary
Ryan Belmore
Newsletter
The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, Feb. 24
Braddock Road corridor improvements approved 7-0 after marathon hearing; city manager presents budget tonight; filing deadline is Friday for special election
Transportation
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
Public Safety
Regional officials briefed on Potomac sewage crisis. The Virginia data tells a more specific story for Alexandria.
Monday's COG meeting confirmed the broad outlines of the response. A review of state agency websites shows what's happening on this side of the river.
Government & Politics
Filing deadline is Friday for April 21 Alexandria City Council special election
Deadline is Friday at 5 p.m.; independent candidates need 125 voter signatures to appear on the ballot
Government & Politics
City Council approves Torpedo Factory franchise ordinance, Duke & Quaker townhomes, and curbside EV charging program
All docket items passed unanimously at Saturday's public hearing
Public Safety
Storm brings 1.7 to 2.3 inches of snow to Alexandria; roads mostly clear
NWS spotter reports show higher totals in surrounding areas; city offices open on normal status
Development
Alexandria planners to host fifth Duke Street land use meeting Wednesday
City planners to unveil draft corridor themes, gather public input on future of 3-mile stretch
Newsletter
The Alexandria Brief: Monday, Feb. 23
Snow closes schools; Sandy Marks wins Democratic primary; Braddock Road hearing is tonight
Education
ACPS cancels in-person school Monday; shifts to virtual learning amid winter storm
District reverses earlier two-hour delay decision as storm intensifies
Public Safety
California man sentenced to 9 years in prison for sex trafficking in Alexandria
Merced man coerced two women to travel cross-country for prostitution while facing separate charges in $3 million jewelry theft
Public Safety
Blue, Yellow line trains delayed after person struck at Braddock Road station
Trains were single tracking between Van Dorn Street/Huntington and Potomac Yard as crews responded to the incident, WMATA said.