The Alexandria Brief — AM | Tuesday, February 17
Happy Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year; council primary is Saturday — live candidate interviews start today; Fannon enters race as independent
Ryan Belmore
The Alexandria Brief — PM | Monday, Feb. 16
Fannon enters council race as independent; sewage spills prompt Potomac River advisory; Democrats add online voting for Saturday's primary
The Alexandria Brief and Liberally Social Podcast team up to interview Council candidates this week
Interviews with Democratic candidates will stream live Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of Saturday's firehouse primary.
Former Councilman Fannon announces independent bid for McPike's seat
Fourth-generation Alexandrian last served on council in 2012
Democrats add online voting option for Feb. 21 council primary
Registration open through Friday; in-person voting still available
Alexandria health officials warn residents to avoid Potomac River after sewage spills
Advisory covers 72.5 miles of river; repairs expected to take four to six weeks
Agenda:Alexandria calls housing panel nonpartisan. Its board, panelists and questions tell a more complicated story
Board chair says panel is balanced; press release omits panelist's role in lawsuit challenging city's zoning reforms"
Del Ray Hardware wins 2026 Heart of Del Ray Award
Portlances transformed neighborhood staple after taking over in 2024
Eight Alexandria musicians named finalists for 37th annual Wammie Music Awards
Local artists earn 11 combined nominations spanning funk, rock, classical, pop and more ahead of March 28 ceremony
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Friday, Feb. 13
National IQ innovation district launches; city served 40,000 through human services; Valentine's Day and George Washington Birthday Parade tomorrow
Alexandria proclaimed 'Mandela Legacy Day' during visit by Nelson Mandela's grandson
Ndaba Mandela spoke at Community Praise Church for Black History Month celebration
City served more than 40,000 residents through human services programs last year
Annual report highlights behavioral health access, youth engagement, and multilingual outreach
Virginia Theological Seminary honors Stephen Colbert, wife with highest award
Late-night host and his wife receive seminary's highest honor at New York City service
Alexandria joins Arlington in launching National Innovation Quarter
The new nonprofit aims to be 'connective tissue' for the region's defense tech and startup ecosystem, with a $5 million budget over three years.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: Feb. 13-16
Valentine's Day, George Washington and a long weekend
Rep. Takano honors McPike with House floor tribute
New delegate served as Takano's chief of staff for 13 years