Alexandria to mark 129th anniversary of Joseph McCoy lynching with remembrance event
Keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler will address state-sanctioned violence at the April 23 program at Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church
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Alexandria to host community meeting on substandard lot zoning review
City planners will discuss potential changes to decades-old rules governing smaller residential lots at the April 28 session at Patrick Henry Recreation Center
No speakers sign up for public hearing on ACPS-APD agreement; board meeting adjourns after one minute
Revised 2026-28 MOU — which removed the student-records provision that drew opposition at last year's hearing — heads to April 23 vote with written testimony as the only public input
More than 18,000 Alexandrians have already voted — and turnout is accelerating
Five days out, nearly 18% of registered voters have cast ballots. Here's what you need to know before April 21.
Warner warns of mounting toll on Virginians from Iran war, economic fallout
Senator addresses Fairfax deaths, Fed independence and Virginia Tech anniversary in remote availability with state media
National pet care chain to take over South Peyton Street dog daycare, expand Olde Towne Pet Resorts brand
Bentonville-based Pet Resort Hospitality Group proposes to more than double daycare capacity at former Board Hound site, extend hours to 10 p.m.
Sen. Bennett-Parker's bill that modernizes Virginia restaurant liquor regulations signed by governor
Gov. Spanberger signs HB975, replacing the state's 38-year-old food-to-alcohol ratio with a tiered system Alexandria restaurants had long sought
Historic Lyceum kicks off spring concert series with Irish traditional music tonight
Two performances — tonight and May 1 — bring world-class folk artists to Old Town's most storied stage
Renting still beats buying in D.C. area, but the gap is closing fast
Alexandria-area residents could see homeownership become the more affordable option within three years as falling buying costs outpace rent declines
Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society hosts Spring Fling fundraiser this Saturday
Annual event raises money for endowment and junior docent program as Alexandria marks 250 years of American independence
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, April 16
School Board holds public hearing on police agreement tonight; affordable housing lottery opens next month for Duke Street complex; flood resilience meeting tonight
Affordable housing lottery opens next month for new Alexandria complex
Witter Place Apartments will begin accepting applications May 14 for 94 income-restricted units on Duke Street, adding to a wave of new affordable housing coming online across the city
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, April 15
Sunday parking meters, parking fines advance on first reading; inside the finances of Alexandria's council race; Olivia Troye enters 7th District race
Sunday parking meters, BPOL tax, and parking fines advance on first reading amid council skepticism
Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman signal opposition to Sunday meters; all three ordinances head to Saturday public hearing as council leaves its options open
Inside the finances of Alexandria's April 21 City Council race
Fannon heads into Election Day with a 5-to-1 cash advantage over Marks — but the filings reveal as much about each candidate's coalition as their bank account
ALX Dog Walk returns to Old Town this Saturday
The fifth annual event closes registration Friday at 9 p.m. — military members attend free, students and groups receive discounts