Alexandria professionals vote to unionize with AFSCME, completing city's union sweep
Vote makes every eligible city bargaining unit unionized for the first time, setting stage for first contract negotiations
Ryan Belmore
Founder and Publisher, The Alexandria Brief 📍Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria's General Assembly delegation to recap 2026 session at Chamber ALX breakfast
Bennett-Parker, McPike attend in new roles as lawmakers gather March 19 at Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Three candidates, three visions for Alexandria City Council — here's where they stand
Early voting begins Friday. Here's what the Alexandria Brief learned from conversations with all three candidates this week.
Alison Virginia O'Connell wants a further-left voice on Alexandria City Council
The independent candidate is running on housing affordability, ethical investment, and getting ICE out of the city.
Health officials warn of a possible rabid raccoon after two bites in Old Town
A dead raccoon found near the attack sites has been sent for rabies testing
AEDP launches first-ever startup accelerator targeting AI, robotics and defense companies
The $200,000 program would support up to 15 Alexandria-based companies and is designed to serve as the foundation for the city's long-term innovation ecosystem.
ACPS, teachers union reach historic $12.7M deal as council prepares to weigh school budget
The first collective bargaining agreement between ACPS and its employees' union is contingent on city funding — and the city manager's proposed budget falls $5.6 million short of what the deal requires.
Early voting begins Friday for Alexandria's April 21 special election
Voters can cast ballots starting March 6 at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections on North Royal Street.
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, March 4
Fannon and Marks offer sharply different visions for council; proposed redistricting would remake Alexandria's congressional district; Empty Bowls raises $80K for food insecurity
ALIVE!'s Empty Bowls fundraiser raises more than $80,000 to fight food insecurity in Alexandria
Ninth annual event at Beth El Hebrew Congregation drew local officials, 26 restaurants and community supporters
Mount Vernon Trail to close near Old Town for shoreline repairs starting Friday
Federal contractors will block trail segment between East Abingdon Drive and 3rd Street for up to six weeks
Sandy Marks wants to keep Alexandria City Council moving forward
The Democratic nominee sat down with the Alexandria Brief Tuesday ahead of early voting, which begins Friday.
Frank Fannon wants to bring balance back to the Alexandria City Council
The independent candidate and former council member sat down with the Alexandria Brief Tuesday ahead of early voting, which begins Friday.
Redistricting would keep Alexandria in the 8th — and remake it
Virginia's proposed 10-1 congressional map keeps Alexandria in the 8th District. But the district it would belong to would bear little resemblance to the one Alexandrians know today.
The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, March 3
Alexandria Brief interviews two City Council candidates today; Bagel Uprising heads to Ballston; 12 events to put on your March calendar