The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, January 14
Election results, City Council decisions and what else to know today
Ryan Belmore
Bennett-Parker wins Senate primary, will face Republican Lineberry in Feb. 10 special election
Delegate dominates four-way race; results announced nearly 8 hours after polls closed
Alexandria City Council Recap: City Hall design, union contracts dominate first meeting at temporary home
Council modifies Board of Architectural Review conditions in 5-2 vote, approves nearly $32 million in labor agreements
Alexandria City Council approves funding for three union contracts
Agreements totaling nearly $32 million cover police, fire and administrative workers through 2029
Alexandria's historic museums director wins seat in Virginia House
Bulova succeeds husband, will be sworn in Wednesday as legislative session begins
Federal job losses accelerate as Alexandria braces for budget season
City Manager reports federal employment down 9 percent nationally since January; local housing market shows continued signs of cooling
Funding cuts, ICE fears strained Alexandria Health Department in 2025, report says
Grant funding dropped nearly 50% as staff navigated immigration concerns, measles threat
Yami Buffet officially opens on South Van Dorn Street
All-you-can-eat Asian restaurant fills space vacant since Red Lobster closure
Warner warns Trump's Fed attacks will drive up borrowing costs for Virginians
Senator says unprecedented criminal probe threat against Federal Reserve chair undermines institution's independence, predicts higher mortgage and credit card rates
Alexandria under drought warning as DEQ declares significant dry spell imminent
State environmental agency urges residents to conserve water as precipitation deficits push streamflow, groundwater levels well below normal
Who can vote in today's Senate primary? Here's what you need to know
Firehouse primary open to any District 39 voter willing to sign Democratic pledge
Metro closures to disrupt Alexandria commuters, airport travelers this spring
Crystal City station will close 10 weekends for construction; free shuttles to bridge gaps on Blue, Yellow lines
The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, January 13
Voters head to the polls in Senate District 39 firehouse primary
Alexandria Republicans name Julie Robben Lineberry as Senate nominee; cancel canvass
Late-night announcement Monday comes as Democrats hold firehouse primary for pivotal 39th District Special election
Three Democrats debate ahead of Tuesday's Senate primary
Candidates address affordability, energy and Gaza before packed house at Charles Houston Rec Center
Where the candidates stand: A look at the four Democrats running for Ebbin's Senate seat
Bennett-Parker, Levine, Jackson and Costen-Sumpter bring different backgrounds and priorities to Tuesday's firehouse primary