Virginia legislators advance $205 billion budget including new tax on data centers
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Tall Ship Providence Foundation suspends operations amid mounting losses and debt
Tax filings show the nonprofit lost $683,000 in 2024 and owes its board members roughly $768,000; it now proposes merging with the United States Maritime Foundation.
Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says
Trae Young has agreed to a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards, one that would be worth about $212 million if he picks up the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday.
Young Washington Mystics on rise after road wins over Liberty and Lynx
The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season.
Auditor finds Alexandria police violated policy in Allan Tucker's in-custody death, urges broader jail oversight
The Independent Policing Auditor's final report sustains policy violations against three of four officers, including a finding that the arresting officer continued to the jail after Tucker repeatedly asked to go to a hospital. A civilian review board holds a public hearing June 29.
What's on Alexandria City Council's docket Tuesday: a police oversight report, school board election reform, and Housing 2040
The June 23 legislative meeting brings the policing auditor's update following its report on an in-custody death, a long-sought committee on how school board members are elected, and the first reading of the Housing 2040 ordinance.
Alexandria ranks No. 2 among mid-sized cities for new graduates; mayor calls it good news, with a housing caveat
A CoworkingCafe ranking places Alexandria second in its population class, behind neighboring Arlington. Mayor Alyia Gaskins highlighted the result Monday — and pointed to the city's cost of living as the thing keeping it from the top spot.
Alexandria police say public safety summit was 'first phase' of broader community engagement; smaller neighborhood discussions coming
In response to The Alexandria Brief, the city's police department said the invitation-only summit at Virginia Theological Seminary on June 18 was a stakeholder event, and that broader community input will be gathered in 'smaller, more accessible discussions' in neighborhoods over the coming weeks
As Kay-Wyatt's final months begin, a look back at a consequential year for ACPS
The superintendent retires Oct. 1 after a year defined by the division's first collective bargaining process, a bruising budget fight, and a leadership transition still underway. The Alexandria Brief sent her office questions to reflect on it; ACPS later said the email never reached the division.
Daily Brief | June 22
A State Police pursuit ends in a fiery crash on S. Whiting Street, Croatia regroups in Alexandria after its Dallas opener, two are hospitalized in a West End shooting, and Hard Times Cafe closes on King Street for a long-planned remodel
Croatia's Dallas hero Musa, and a teammate who saw Kane's penalty coming
FC Dallas striker Petar Musa scored in the city he calls home, while defender Josip Stanišić — Harry Kane's Bayern teammate — revealed he knew exactly where England's captain would put the penalty that decided the opener.
June 22 in Alexandria history: When City Council bought a former Almshouse property and turned it into the ballfield now known as Simpson Field
On June 22, 1937, the Alexandria City Council appropriated $2,500 to build a baseball field on the grounds of the 18th century Almshouse property at Monroe Street and U.S. Route 1.
Jonny DeLuca hits 2-run home run in 7th to lift Rays to 4-3 win over Nationals
Jonny DeLuca hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to a comeback 4-3 victory against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Missing Alexandria man found dead after extensive search
Virginia State Police said Harold "Buck" Adams had been located Tuesday
State police pursuit ends in fiery crash on S. Whiting Street; suspect in custody
A driver fled a trooper from the Beltway early Sunday before two vehicles caught fire in Alexandria, police said; no injuries were reported
"I don't even need to look at him": Inside Croatia's young midfield partnership
Petar Sučić and Martin Baturina — clubmates, roommates and the source of Croatia's goal against England — are the young engine the Vatreni lean on as they face a near must-win against Panama.