The Alexandria Brief — PM | Wednesday, Feb. 4

Normal ACPS schedule tomorrow; groomer found guilty in dog's death; Spanberger orders 287(g) agreements terminated

The snow delays are over. ACPS is back to a normal schedule on Thursday, the first full day without delays or closures since the ice storm hit.

Here’s what’s new since this morning.

ACPS to resume normal schedule Thursday. First full day without delays or closures since the ice storm. It’s been a long two weeks.

Former Your Dog’s Best Friends groomer found guilty of felony animal abuse. Kevin Sanders pleaded guilty to a felony charge and was convicted on four misdemeanors in the death of a dog. He faces up to five years in prison.

Spanberger orders state agencies to terminate all 287(g) agreements with ICE. The directive applies to state law enforcement. In Alexandria, the real debate is over the sheriff’s voluntary transfers—which the governor can’t control.

Alexandria to receive more than $6 million in federal funding. Hopkins House, Ladrey Apartments, and Neighborhood Health are among 78 Virginia projects in the bipartisan spending package.

Mayor: Over 5,000 loads of snow hauled; crews clearing 2,000-plus intersections. Day 10 of the snow response. Schools were on a two-hour delay again today.

Heart of Del Ray nominations due Thursday. The Del Ray Business Association is accepting nominations for its 2026 award. Deadline is 5 p.m. tomorrow.

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