Mayor Gaskins launches "Art in Every Space" pilot this summer, connecting local artists with Alexandria businesses
Two launch events next month will kick off the initiative at Corcoran McEnearney and AV Actions
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Daily Brief | Thursday, June 25
Croatia's Dalić calls Alexandria "beautiful" before Saturday's Ghana match, Superintendent Kay-Wyatt is on leave per the school board chair, APD releases body cam footage from the May 18 Canterbury Square shooting, and a national maritime museum may be coming to the waterfront
The Dog Store may stay on Mount Vernon Avenue a little longer
A June 24 letter from owner Paul Haire says negotiations may allow the business to stay past its announced closing date
Finn & Fire to open on Thursday in Old Town
A new seafood and steak restaurant is set to open its doors in Old Town.
Dalić calls Alexandria "beautiful" and "peaceful" as Croatia readies for decisive Ghana match
The coach offered an unqualified endorsement of the team's monthlong base as Croatia prepares to leave the city for a decisive World Cup finale against Ghana.
A national maritime museum may be coming to Alexandria's waterfront — and could take over the Tall Ship Providence
A year-old nonprofit is under contract on a site near Waterfront Park, with plans for a 50,000-square-foot museum and a potential lifeline for the struggling tall ship
Sabres agree to send Alex Tuch to the Capitals as part of sign-and-trade deal, AP source says
The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal in sending veteran forward Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Alexandria rugby team heads to Scotland in August — send them off at two upcoming events
A Rugby Ball at the New Zealand Embassy this Saturday and a free community send-off party in July mark the return of the Mayors' Cup after a lengthy hiatus
Alexandria police release body cam footage from fatal May 18 Canterbury Square officer-involved shooting
Chief McGuire identifies victim as Emily Ramirez, 27; suspect as Hector Amaya, 38; officers remain on administrative assignment as three parallel investigations continue — including one by the city's independent policing auditor
Superintendent Kay-Wyatt is on leave, school board chair says, citing 'a matter that arose unexpectedly'
In a message to families and staff, Board Chair Michelle Rief said board-approved designees will run the division and asked the community to respect Dr. Kay-Wyatt's privacy. ACPS did not specify the reason for the leave or its expected length.
Two World Cup teams called Alexandria home in June. Now they meet in Philadelphia, with it all on the line
The Black Stars and the Vatreni both spent time based in the Alexandria area before the World Cup. On Saturday in Philadelphia, they meet in a Group L finale that could decide who advances — and who goes home.
Alexandria Fire Department reports lower attrition, higher morale in annual council update
Chief Felipe Hernandez Jr. tells council the department is eyeing a top-1% national rating by 2028 and credits a shorter work week with improving retention
City Council votes to create a joint committee on school board election reform
The ad hoc body will study staggered terms, board size and composition, with a report due November 10 — but the 6-1 vote exposed deep skepticism about whether any of it will move the needle for students
Daily Brief | June 24
The Fresh Start Initiative has cleared back rent for 318 ARHA households with 62% staying current, Croatia's Budimir off the bench keeps the World Cup hopes alive, and DASH breaks ground on the region's first on-route electric bus charger at the former Landmark Mall site
Three months in, Fresh Start Initiative clears back rent for 318 ARHA households; 62% have stayed current
The privately funded effort the mayor launched in March to keep public-housing families from eviction raised more than $1.2 million and cleared 318 households' balances.
Budimir's goal revives Croatia: Vatreni beat Panama, keep World Cup hopes alive
The 34-year-old striker came off the bench to head home Josip Stanišić's cross — becoming Croatia's oldest World Cup scorer — as a 1-0 win over Panama set up a winner-advances finale against Ghana on Saturday in Philadelphia.