The Alexandria Brief — PM | Wednesday, January 28
Schools closed again Thursday; CVS closing; VRE ridership up 48%; Potomac Yard Metro hits $385 million
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Alexandria schools to remain closed Thursday; virtual learning continues
District still assessing conditions for safe return
Alexandria Restaurant Week extended through Feb. 8 following winter storm
Nearly 80 restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus over 17 days and three weekends
Publisher's note: Believing that everyone is doing their best. Including you, I hope.
Frustration is fair. Cruelty isn't.
Alexandria recovery continues as city urges caution ahead of bitter night, possible weekend snow
City offices, courts reopen Thursday; trash collection resumes; schools remain virtual
VRE ridership surges 48% as Alexandria station construction gets underway
New train sees 251% jump; agency begins $129 million King Street overhaul
Alexandria City Council heads to Richmond Thursday for Lobby Day
Federal workforce impacts, housing, transit top city's agenda as General Assembly session enters third week
CVS on Richmond Highway closes permanently
The store and pharmacy closure is part of CVS's ongoing nationwide restructuring, which has shuttered more than 900 locations since 2022.
Visit Alexandria previews what's new in 2026: America's 250th, waterfront experiences, restaurants and hotel upgrades
The tourism organization's annual roundup highlights semiquincentennial celebrations, public art installations, dozens of new and upcoming restaurants, retail openings and hotel enhancements across th
Alexandria marks Black History Month with 30th annual poster exhibit, museum programs, library events
City Council recognizes February with proclamation following national theme 'A Century of Black History Commemorations'
City Council approves resolution streamlining budget transfer process
Mayor addresses 'inaccurate reporting' about routine fiscal practice grounded in City Charter
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, January 28
McPike resigns from council; Potomac Yard Metro hits $385 million; city manager calls ice storm worst in 30 years
Potomac Yard Metro cost rises to $385 million after council approves final $35 million
Council also endorses DMVMoves regional transit plan at virtual meeting
Alexandria city offices open at 10 a.m. Wednesday; ACPS holds virtual learning day
Cold weather advisory in effect; wind chills as low as 8 below zero; chance of snow Saturday night
City manager: Ice storm worst in 30 years, required 20+ passes on major roads
Crews hauled 300 dump truck loads of ice; trash collection canceled through Wednesday
Parents, teachers continue push against language program cuts at ACPS budget hearing
Union president opposes proposed shift in healthcare costs; administration says budget is essentially flat outside collective bargaining funds