Community & Culture
Alexandria kicks off yearlong America 250 commemoration at the Lyceum
City leaders preview tall ships festival, parade and new exhibits honoring the nation's semiquincentennial
Ryan Belmore
Newsletter
The Alexandria Brief — PM | Monday, February 9
Thousands line Old Town streets to welcome Buddhist monks; more than 4,000 have voted; Council to rededicate Confederate-named streets tomorrow
Government & Politics
More than 4,000 have voted ahead of Tuesday's special election
Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; here's what you need to know
Newsletter
Thousands line Old Town streets to welcome Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace
Mayor Gaskins presents proclamation; monk tells crowd of thousands to practice mindfulness, 'react with kindness only'
Government & Politics
City Council to rededicate three Confederate-named streets Tuesday
Torpedo Factory operator process, Duke Street plan, McPike vacancy also on docket
Government & Politics
The week ahead in Alexandria (February 9–15)
Election Day Tuesday; City Council certifies McPike vacancy; George Washington Birthday Parade Saturday
Newsletter
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Monday, Feb. 9
Buddhist monks walk through Alexandria today; Election Day is tomorrow; America250 kickoff tonight
Newsletter
The Alexandria Brief — PM | Sunday, February 8
Buddhist monks to pass through Alexandria tomorrow; measles exposures at Reagan National; Dog's Best Friends owner apologizes
Newsletter
Fire breaks out at laundromat on Commonwealth Avenue, quickly extinguished
Engine and Rescue 209 arrived to visible flames in the 3400 block of Commonwealth Avenue
Business
Your Dog's Best Friends owner apologizes, says he 'misjudged' groomer convicted of animal abuse
Paul Haire says he watched video of dog's death and believed it was a heart attack; asks community for forgiveness
Community & Culture
Five finalists announced for 2026 Heart of Del Ray award
Voting open through Thursday to recognize the business that best serves as the heart and soul of the neighborhood
Public Safety
Alexandria health officials report measles exposures at Reagan National, Metro
Preschool-age child among confirmed cases as outbreak spreads across northern Virginia