Virginia, Maryland lawmakers advance Metro funding Alexandria endorsed
Maryland passes Metro funding bill as Virginia budget talks advance ahead of March 14 deadline
Ryan Belmore
Founder and Publisher, The Alexandria Brief 📍Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Virginia
Warner calls Iran conflict a 'war of choice,' cites Hampton Roads families in urgent plea for congressional oversight
In a remote availability from Capitol Hill Thursday, the Virginia senator warned that sailors from the Hampton Roads region are bearing the brunt of a war with no clear endgame — and that Virginians from Norfolk to Northern Virginia are already feeling the costs.
Alexandria councilwoman to host free women's health forum Sunday on International Women's Day
EmpowerHER event at Charles Houston Recreation Center features expert panels, wellness activities and local vendors
St. Elmo's temporarily closing Del Ray location for refresh
PCG Restaurant Group says the Mount Vernon Avenue café will temporarily shut down March 9 while it prepares for 'the next chapter'; pop-up planned at Piece Out
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, March 5
Mayor says city learned of $12.7M teacher pay deal from a press release; early voting begins tomorrow; city professionals complete union sweep
City learned of schools' $12.7M teacher pay deal from a press release, mayor says
Two-hour joint budget session ends without resolving the $5.6M gap between what ACPS needs to honor its first collective bargaining agreement and what the city has proposed
Alexandria professionals vote to unionize with AFSCME, completing city's union sweep
Vote makes every eligible city bargaining unit unionized for the first time, setting stage for first contract negotiations
Alexandria's General Assembly delegation to recap 2026 session at Chamber ALX breakfast
Bennett-Parker, McPike attend in new roles as lawmakers gather March 19 at Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Three candidates, three visions for Alexandria City Council — here's where they stand
Early voting begins Friday. Here's what the Alexandria Brief learned from conversations with all three candidates this week.
Alison Virginia O'Connell wants a further-left voice on Alexandria City Council
The independent candidate is running on housing affordability, ethical investment, and getting ICE out of the city.
Health officials warn of a possible rabid raccoon after two bites in Old Town
A dead raccoon found near the attack sites has been sent for rabies testing
AEDP launches first-ever startup accelerator targeting AI, robotics and defense companies
The $200,000 program would support up to 15 Alexandria-based companies and is designed to serve as the foundation for the city's long-term innovation ecosystem.
ACPS, teachers union reach historic $12.7M deal as council prepares to weigh school budget
The first collective bargaining agreement between ACPS and its employees' union is contingent on city funding — and the city manager's proposed budget falls $5.6 million short of what the deal requires.
Early voting begins Friday for Alexandria's April 21 special election
Voters can cast ballots starting March 6 at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections on North Royal Street.
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, March 4
Fannon and Marks offer sharply different visions for council; proposed redistricting would remake Alexandria's congressional district; Empty Bowls raises $80K for food insecurity
