Man charged with drunk in public after alleged knife assault on South Reynolds Street; additional charges being considered
Both men showed signs of intoxication in Sunday night incident near unit block of South Reynolds Street
AlexRenew marks 70 years of operations today — and its cleanest chapter yet
The utility that began treating Alexandria's wastewater in 1956 recently prevented 11 million gallons from reaching the Potomac — its largest capture since going online July 1
UPDATE: Missing Alexandria man located safe
Wade Adkins, 60, was the subject of a critical missing adult alert issued Monday morning
The Alexandria Brief | July 27
Samuel Tucker Elementary kicks off the school year today, the Traffic and Parking Board takes up the Russell Road safety plan tonight, the Aces' season ends, and a critical missing adult alert is active this morning
Samuel Tucker Elementary starts school today — weeks before the rest of Alexandria
The school's extended instructional calendar means 712 students begin the 2026-27 year this morning while the rest of ACPS waits until Aug. 24
Alexandria Film Festival to screen Virginia premiere of Louder Than Guns on August 4
The documentary follows Old Crow Medicine Show's Ketch Secor and journalist David Greene across America exploring the gun debate through music and conversation
ACPS urges families to register new students now ahead of the first day of school
A registration event is this Sunday, with office hours available every Monday through August 21
Alexandria Restaurant Week returns August 14–23 with prix fixe menus at 75+ restaurants
Ten days, two weekends, and dishes from Old Town to Arlandria — plus two new participants this year
Mayor's Cup send-off party is this Sunday — meet the players before they head to Scotland
The free, all-ages event at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles is one of the last chances to cheer on Alexandria's rugby teams before they depart August 4
The Alexandria Brief | July 24
Mayor Gaskins and local leaders get candid on housing and jobs, the Fish Market turns 50, City Council returns from recess for a Tucker investigation vote, and today is your last day to register to vote
On this day in Alexandria history: The demolition threat that nearly erased The Lyceum
The building at 201 S. Washington Street has been a library, a Civil War hospital, a private home and a history museum. On July 24, 1946, it almost became an office building.
The future of Alexandria: Mayor Gaskins and local leaders get candid on housing, jobs, and growth
Developers, nonprofit leaders and the mayor gather at rand* headquarters for a frank discussion on where Alexandria is headed
Fish Market and Pop's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Co. celebrate 50 years as Alexandria declares a city holiday
Mayor Alyia Gaskins issued an official proclamation Thursday naming July 23, 2026, Fish Market and Pop's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Co. Day
City Council votes Wednesday on whether to reopen Tucker investigation
The civilian police board found the auditor's report incomplete. A special session — called during summer recess — gives council one item to decide.
Warner unveils AI legislative package targeting data centers, worker displacement, and national security
Virginia senator calls for federal minimum standards on data centers and mandatory safety testing of AI models before public release
Fish Market and Pop's Old Fashioned Ice Cream celebrate 50 years in Old Town tonight
Mayor Alyia Gaskins will read an official city proclamation at the joint celebration, which begins at 5 p.m. at 105 King St.