Firehouse Primary Interviews — A conversation with Sandy Marks
On education funding, housing affordability, climate, and defending democracy
Ryan Belmore
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
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
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
Opposition signs, flyers appear on Braddock Road ahead of Feb. 23 hearing
Opposition materials mock city's recommended design; Del Ray association voted 72% in support
Council candidates back Zoning for Housing, call for Phase 2
Four of five Democrats respond to YIMBYs of NOVA questionnaire ahead of Saturday primary
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
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