Va.’s US Sens. Kaine, Warner introduce bill to curb overcrowding at Reagan National Airport
Legislation includes hourly arrival caps and strategies to prevent future aviation tragedies
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Officials discuss ongoing issue of students gathering at Bradlee Shopping Center
ACPS and city staff meet again Friday, ahead of the Sept. 25 homecoming game. A councilman said the city keeps responding to a problem it can see coming.
ACPS names four of the areas under review for bus service, with decisions due Sept. 30
Staff told City Council and School Board members that about 7% of students are still waiting on walk zone decisions. Families get answers by Sept. 30, but approval won't mean a bus right away.
Energy giants seeking to merge say they'll extend Virginia residents' bill credits and add jobs
The companies said in a news release that in "response to feedback from policymakers” and others, they would commit to a set of Virginia benefits.
Old Town Run Club finishes third 9/11 relay at ground zero on the 25th anniversary
Seventy-three runners covered 485 miles in two segments, dedicating a wreath at the Flight 93 memorial and pausing at the Pentagon before reaching New York
Pass protection and chunk plays hurt the Commanders, who still came close to an upset in Philly
A missed 2-point conversion with 1:01 remaining sent Washington to a 24-22 loss on Sunday, and while the Commanders made enough mistakes to deserve their fate, the performances of Daniels and the defense offered some hope.
Wizards guard Trae Young to host a party at Barca Pier & Wine Bar on Friday
The "From the Point After Party," presented by hard soda brand Crooked Pop, starts at 9 p.m. on the Old Town waterfront. Young turns 28 on Saturday.
Duke Street's first full land use plan since 1992 comes out Sept. 29
The draft would set a 10% affordable housing standard in growth areas, cap building lengths and discourage surface parking. A 30-day comment period opens with the release, and City Council takes it up in early 2027.
Alexandria Days returns to Old Town this weekend
The boutique shopping event, which dates to 1959, runs Friday through Sunday with a passport program and two shopping spree giveaways
Early voting opens Friday in Alexandria
Warner and Beyer are on the ballot along with three constitutional amendments. Four precincts have new polling places, and the registration and mail ballot deadlines both fall Oct. 23.
The Alexandria Brief | Monday, Sept. 14
Bridge work runs late tonight, early voting opens Friday, and council hears a Russell Road address appeal Saturday.
Jalen Hurts throws 3 TD passes and Eagles stuff Commanders' late 2-point try for 24-22 win
The Eagles improved to 6-0 in season openers under coach Nick Sirianni since 2021.
Spirit fall 3-0 to Boston at home after conceding three in the final 10 minutes
Washington held Boston Legacy FC scoreless for 80 minutes at Audi Field, then gave up three goals, two of them from substitute Amanda Gutierres in stoppage time
Nationals rally late for 6-5 win and sweep of Angels, who must go 7-6 to avoid first 100-loss season
Washington improved to 3-61 when trailing after seven innings, sweeping the Angels for the first time.
One driver critically hurt in Richmond Highway rollover; road closed at East Reed
Alexandria police say a crash investigation is underway and are asking drivers to avoid the area
Road work coming to Alexandria this week: Hilton Street, North Pickett and nine other stretches
Crews will be on West End streets Monday through Friday, with concrete work on four blocks elsewhere. Cars left in work zones get towed.