Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
Friday marks the start of early voting in Virginia.
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Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report
Virginia's attorney general said Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security may have violated several state laws after a whistleblower accused its employees of misrepresenting themselves on voter lookup tools to hunt for noncitizen voters.
Cornerstone Craftsman and Scholarship Fund of Alexandria among Virginia workforce grant recipients
The two Alexandria nonprofits are among seven statewide sharing $50,000 from the American Water Charitable Foundation. Cornerstone also hosted Gov. Abigail Spanberger this week.
City Council to consider new public comment rules, meet with state delegation
Tuesday's agenda also includes a $1 million shelter grant and reports on school board election reform
NHL star Alex Ovechkin says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party
The video for the United Russia party came to light this week, days before Ovechkin's Washington Capitals held their annual media day.
Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said his ruling would “avoid any confusion on that score given more recent events,” including the building’s sudden closure to the public on Wednesday.
Warner to cast his ballot in Alexandria Friday as early voting opens, and says DHS improperly accessed Virginia voter files
The senator told reporters Thursday that federal agents obtained Virginians' personal information from voter records, which he said state law permits only the voter to access.
Things to do in Alexandria: Sept. 18 - 20
Oktoberfest, Chalk-A-Block, Cinema Del Ray, early voting begins
Yellow Line shuts down the next two weekends for track work
Blue Line trains will alternate between Franconia-Springfield and Huntington so every Alexandria station keeps service. Crews will also single-track between Reagan National and Pentagon City on Sept. 23.
The Alexandria Brief | Thursday, Sept. 17
Inside: a $3.7 million DASH overrun a spreadsheet error hid for months, an arrest in the Mount Vernon Avenue stabbing, and tourism tops $1 billion again.
Visit Alexandria marks 30 years as city's tourism economy tops $1 billion for second straight year
Tourism saves each household $846 a year in taxes, as the city's consumption tax revenue hit a record of nearly $91 million
New dashboard shows term limits on affordable status of properties around Virginia
A new law from Alexandria Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker lets cities buy expiring affordable properties first, as more than 18,000 units statewide lose protected status by 2030
Zack Wheeler pitches 7 innings in the Phillies' 3-0 victory over the Nationals
The Nationals (71-82) clinched their seventh consecutive losing season since they went 93-69 and won the World Series in 2019.
DASH overspent its budget by $3.7 million. A spreadsheet error hid it for months.
The transit system's own reports showed it nearly balanced until the fiscal year closed. Mayor Alyia Gaskins has refused a request to delay next Wednesday's joint work session, saying the city needs answers now.
Ada's on the River named Virginia's Restaurant of the Year; Sen. Bennett-Parker takes Legislator of the Year
The Old Town waterfront restaurant and Alexandria's state senator were among the winners at the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association's 2026 Ordinary Awards
Police arrest Annandale man in Mount Vernon Avenue stabbing
Jelzon Garcia Gonzales, 21, is charged with aggravated malicious wounding and held without bond. The victim remains in critical condition.