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Canadian wildfire smoke pushed the region to Code Purple — very unhealthy for everyone — Friday morning. Mayor Alyia Gaskins urged residents to stay safe as the city closed all outdoor pools and moved summer camps indoors. A severe storm threat remains for Saturday.
Maritza Maxwell needs $21,000 by Aug. 15 to manufacture 1,000 copies of Trapdoors, her sliding-tile competitive puzzle game.
Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Alexandria to Code Red air quality today, a severe storm threat looms Saturday, the Holmes Run Parkway victim is identified, and it's still a big weekend in Alexandria
The 1946 ordinance that made Alexandria only the third city in America to protect its historic district created the Old Town you walk through today
The Virginia senator told reporters Thursday morning the president would distort intelligence findings for political purposes. Hours later, he said that's exactly what happened.
With the first day of school Aug. 24, the Alexandria Health Department is urging families to book physicals and vaccines before appointment slots fill up.
The West End park at 4200 Eisenhower Ave. has new athletic fields, a playground, pavilion and upgraded amenities — a decade after residents first shaped the vision.
She joins NewDEAL's 2026 class, selected from more than 2,200 nominations — the latest in a string of national recognitions for the city's mayor.
A man is fatally shot at ParcView Apartments, ACHS gets a principal who says he's staying, the Washington region loses 100,500 jobs, and Alexandria's gas-powered leaf blower ban is four months out
The city holds a community meeting July 21 to answer questions before the Nov. 17 ban takes effect. Whether you're a homeowner or a landscaper, the clock is running.
APD seeking doorbell camera footage, security video and other evidence from the public
Federal employment in the region has hit its lowest level in 30 years as inflation accelerates
The next program, focused on ship science at the Torpedo Factory, is this Sunday
Waters has grown membership 38 percent and launched several new programs since joining the Old Town museum in 2022
Crews will install municipal fiber lines during the two-week closure; flaggers will direct traffic
At his first community meeting, Michael Burch laid out his priorities for Virginia's largest high school — and told The Alexandria Brief he plans to finish his career here.