The Alexandria Brief: Monday, March 2
Wintry mix arrives this afternoon as Alexandria looks ahead to a 70-degree swing, a hometown musician takes the St. Patrick’s Day spotlight, and City Council candidates go live with The Brief.
Ryan Belmore
Founder and Publisher, The Alexandria Brief 📍Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria braces for wintry mix Monday, warm-up expected by week's end
Winter Weather Advisory in effect tonight; temperatures could near 76 degrees by Thursday
From busking King Street to leading the parade: Rook Richards comes home as Alexandria's St. Patrick's Day grand marshal
The local musician who usually runs the sound at this parade is finally being asked to just sit back and enjoy it.
This week in Alexandria: Budget talks, housing plan, and a St. Patrick's Day parade
City Council and the School Board meet jointly Wednesday to review ACPS's FY2027 spending request, the Planning Commission opens a discussion on long-range housing policy, and Old Town celebrates the weekend
Sandy Marks to sit down with Alexandria Brief for live interview ahead of April 21 special election
The Democratic nominee joins publisher Ryan Belmore Tuesday at 1 p.m. Watch live or catch it afterward as video, podcast, or transcript.
Alison Virginia O'Connell to sit down with Alexandria Brief for live interview ahead of April 21 special election
The independent candidate joins publisher Ryan Belmore Wednesday at 3 p.m. Watch live or catch it afterward as video, podcast, or transcript.
Frank Fannon to sit down with Alexandria Brief for live interview ahead of April 21 special election
The independent candidate joins publisher Ryan Belmore Tuesday at noon. Watch live or catch it afterward as video, podcast, or transcript.
The Alexandria Brief-PM | Friday, February 27
Three certified for April 21 council race; Richmond decisions could reshape city budget; Housing 2040 open house tomorrow
Three candidates certified for April 21 Alexandria City Council special election
Sandy Marks, Frank Fannon, and Alison Virginia O'Connell will appear on the ballot, according to the city's general registrar.
Richmond decisions could reshape Alexandria's budget — for better or worse
Work session reveals WMATA funding crisis, potential school construction tax, and unresolved state variables as budget process advances
Coalition for a Livable Alexandria raises $28,000 to fund zoning lawsuit appeal
Group avoids hourly billing that could have tripled legal costs
The Garden reopens Friday after winter break, signaling start of spring season
Beloved Del Ray outdoor venue returns with full weekend hours and packed events calendar
Alexandria's housing blueprint is out; Saturday is your chance to weigh in in person
Draft recommendations released last week lay out 10 goals for the city's first major housing plan update since 2013
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, Feb. 27
Two independents file for City Council as Republicans bow out; ACPS parents mobilize against proposed funding; officials break ground on 377-unit Victory Center project
Officials break ground on 377-unit affordable housing project at Victory Center
Vacant Alexandria office building to be converted into apartments by summer 2027
ACPS parent groups call proposed 1.5% schools funding increase insufficient
Umbrella PTA council calls 1.5% proposal insufficient; urges families to submit public comment before March 9 hearing