The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, March 19
Council reviews $722M in budget proposals; Potomac Interceptor town hall tonight; three new food and drink spots coming
Ryan Belmore
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Alexandria, Virginia
Dok Khao Thai opens its doors in Alexandria
The Oakville Triangle's newest tenant begins its soft opening.
City Council reviews housing pipeline, transit expansion, fee hikes, and human services in combined budget session
Work Sessions #4 and #5 run nearly 2 1/2 hours, covering transportation, housing, transit, planning, recreation, human services, and climate action
Spanberger names two Alexandria residents to state boards
Carl, an AlexRenew executive, and Lane, a veterans contractor, join commissions tied to water policy and military service
DCANTER wine shop set to uncork a new chapter in Old Town
The Capitol Hill wine boutique has received its certificate of occupancy at 1101 King Street, putting an opening for the beloved D.C. retailer within reach
Crooked Run files for ABC license at former Dolce & Bean space
The Northern Virginia brewery behind beloved taprooms in Leesburg, Sterling, and DC's Union Market is planting its flag on Mount Vernon Avenue.
Old Town boutiques invite shoppers to 'Bloom Together' this weekend
Annual spring passport event runs Friday through Sunday at more than 20 participating stores
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, March 18
HUD begins relocating 3,000 employees to Alexandria; ACHS launches principal search; police seek missing 15-year-old
The Alexandria Brief — PM: Tuesday, March 17
Police seek missing 15-year-old; Potomac advisory lifted; HUD begins bulk relocation to Alexandria
Alexandria police seek public's help finding missing 15-year-old girl
Brooklynn Williams was last seen March 5 near the 2800 block of Park Center Drive; she has been missing for 12 days
Potomac River recreational water advisory fully lifted as repairs are completed
DC Water finished emergency repairs March 14; town hall on the crisis set for Thursday at Lee Center
Alexandria rededicates Calhoun Ave. to honor former vice mayor and state senator
City Council action in February strips Confederate honor from street name, uplifts Republican attorney who helped found DASH
HUD begins moving roughly 3,000 employees to Alexandria headquarters amid legal challenges and congressional scrutiny
Union launches petitions targeting DC attorney general and Congress as bulk relocation gets underway
City to host pre-construction meeting on Eisenhower Metro pedestrian improvements
Virtual meeting set for March 26 to discuss construction schedule, traffic impacts
Where the City Council candidates stand on biking and walking
With Braddock Road appeal likely headed to Council, candidates offer competing visions for Alexandria's streets
Alexandria City High School launches search for new principal after months without a permanent leader
ACPS seeks candidate to lead 4,500-student school; search comes after back-to-back departures to Arlington