Alexandria's natural resources team hitting the community trail this spring with free events, nature challenge
City staff will host a series of meet-and-greets, outdoor activities, and a global nature documentation competition through the summer
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Affordable housing waitlist opens next week for first units at Sansé
The development on Mount Vernon Avenue will begin accepting residents in August; a one-week application window opens at midnight April 20
Alexandria City Council submits 11 add/delete proposals ahead of Saturday budget hearing
From DASH bus service to jail staffing and animal control pay, council members' wish list totals more than $1.2 million in new operating spending for fiscal year 2027
The Alexandria Brief: Monday, April 13
Spanberger vetoes skill games bill; big week ahead for budget, parking overhaul, and police-in-schools hearing; eight days until Election Day
Alexandria's week ahead: Budget hearings, parking overhaul, police-in-schools hearing, and a special election on the horizon
City Council takes up Sunday meters and parking fine increases Tuesday before Saturday's budget public hearings; the ACPS SRO agreement heads to its public hearing Thursday as the April 21 special election draws near
From Del Ray to Old Town, Alexandria spent the weekend talking about local news.
Bloom Labs and student journalists from Theogony spent the weekend connecting neighbors with the outlets covering their city — and letting the community speak for itself.
Transportation commission takes up GO Alex plan, Braddock Road Metro development and more Wednesday
The panel meets at 7:45 p.m. — note the later-than-usual start time — in person and on Zoom.
City to hold neighborhood meeting on Hooff's Run culvert repairs and park improvements
The park and tennis courts will close for up to six months as crews replace the top section of a culvert with structural issues
Spanberger vetoes skill games bill, drawing praise from Councilman Aguirre who warned of predatory practices
Aguirre, who opposed the legislation on behalf of the city, says the machines target lower-income neighborhoods and trap small business owners
Shred it: City offering free document destruction April 18 in Del Ray
Got a pile of old tax returns? This is your Saturday.
The Alexandria Brief: Saturday, April 11
Nearly 13,300 have already voted as extended early voting begins; two ACHS seniors land $40,000 Amazon scholarships; council to consider parking fine hike, Sunday meters Tuesday
Nearly 13,300 Alexandrians have already voted. This weekend, early voting gets easier.
Extended hours and a candidate forum kick off Saturday as the final stretch of the April 21 special election begins.
Two Alexandria City High School seniors land $40,000 Amazon scholarships and guaranteed internships
Mohammad Elyas Noorzai and Zhi McMillan were surprised in front of their classmates Friday at the Minnie Howard Campus in a moment that drew tears, cheers and parent's pride
Report: Talkin' Tacos among three restaurants signing leases at Alexandria's Oakville Triangle
The South Florida taco chain will be joined by Japanese restaurant Waraku and ramen shop Mensho at the Richmond Highway development, according to the Washington Business Journal.
Alexandria City Council to take up parking fine increase, Sunday meters, stormwater fee and business tax at Tuesday meeting
Council also set to hear city manager's state of the economy report and fill seats on nine boards and commissions
Alexandria City Council members to brief Chamber ALX on budget, major initiatives at May breakfast
The May event is the second of three advocacy breakfasts the chamber hosts annually; a legislative reception rounds out the series in September