Government & Politics
Rep. Takano honors McPike with House floor tribute
New delegate served as Takano's chief of staff for 13 years
Ryan Belmore
Newsletter
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Thursday, Feb. 12
George Washington Birthday Parade returns Saturday; Duke Street plan takes shape; all five council candidates back Braddock Road bike project
Transportation
Council advances program for up to 60 curbside EV chargers
Private vendors would install and operate chargers at no cost to taxpayers
Transportation
Duke Street plan takes shape ahead of Feb. 25 community meeting
20-year vision for 3.5-mile corridor focuses on affordability, small business, and green space
Food & Drink
Kerala-trained chef cuts ribbon on new Indian restaurant in Alexandria
Sundara Indian Restaurant & Cafe opens Friday at Braddock Place with 50-plus dishes, full bar and catering
Community & Culture
Former City Councilman Frank Fannon to host 18th annual food and clothing drive Saturday
Donations of canned food, dry goods and winter clothing will benefit ALIVE! Food Bank, Christ House and Carpenter's Shelter
Government & Politics
Council candidates back Braddock Road project, bike safety investments
Five Democrats competing in Feb. 21 firehouse primary respond to BPAC questionnaire
Community & Culture
George Washington Birthday Parade returns Saturday with modified route
Nearly 60 units to march through Old Town; city working to clear snow along parade route
Public Safety
Chapman marks 14th anniversary of paramedic's line-of-duty death
Joshua Weissman was last Alexandria first responder to die in the line of duty
Community & Culture
Alexandria Festival of the Book coming to St. Paul's in March
The free one-day event features five historians and biographers exploring America from the Revolution to the Jazz Age.
Newsletter
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Wednesday, Feb. 11
Bennett-Parker, McPike cruise to victory; city manager says storm recovery ongoing; office vacancy falls but unemployment rises
Transportation
Metro to close Crystal City station for 10 weekends this spring; Alexandria riders face shuttle buses, extended disruptions
Closures begin Saturday for construction of a second station entrance; three weekends will also shut down National Airport and Potomac Yard stations for track work