What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: Feb. 27-March 1
Black History Month wraps up, Del Ray Chili Cook Off and O'Connell's turns 20
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Mayor Gaskins: City will present waterfront flood mitigation alternatives in March
Mayor addresses NPS reversal, says pump station 'was being considered' but work on resilience must continue
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Alexandria Planning Commission takes up housing, zoning reform in March and April hearings
Dockets include affordable housing cases, downtown development, a commercial zoning text amendment, and capital planning recommendations; both are subject to change
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, Feb. 26
Republican nominee uncertain about candidacy as deadline looms; USDA begins vacating Braddock Place; NPS blocks waterfront pump station
USDA officially begins vacating Alexandria's Braddock Place, will relocate food assistance workers to D.C.
The building, which houses SNAP and other federal nutrition programs, was part of a complex purchased for $79 million in 2018 after USDA signed on as a tenant.
Republican nominee for Alexandria City Council uncertain about candidacy as Friday deadline approaches
Gerry Chandler, named by the ARCC Monday, says he didn't know about the Friday deadline when he put his name forward; state rules allow mailing by certified mail
National Park Service reverses course, blocks Alexandria pump station plan
Federal agency cites 1981 settlement agreement restricting waterfront park uses; city vows to keep seeking flood mitigation solution
City to hold community meeting on Old Town Pool renovation
Residents can weigh in on $12.5 million project to replace 50-year-old facility
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, Feb. 25
City manager proposes $977M budget with no tax rate increase; home values cross $1 million average; special election winner won't be seated before budget vote
April 21 special election will fill McPike's council seat — but winner won't be seated before budget vote
Six-member council will adopt FY 2027 budget April 29; 3-3 tie on any item would kill it
Alexandria home values cross $1 million average as city mails assessment notices
63% of residential properties will see higher tax bills; commercial sector posts first increase since 2023
Parajon proposes $977M budget with no tax rate increase, but rising assessments mean higher bills for most homeowners
City faced $22.9M gap; schools transfer held at 1.5%, below school board's request; $88.7M reserved for school capital contingent on land use decisions
Beyer leads regional delegation demanding federal funding for Potomac Interceptor repairs, and a backup water supply for the region
The Alexandria congressman leads 13 colleagues from Maryland and DC in calling for urgent action. The request for a backup water supply study reveals a vulnerability the spill exposed.
Republican Party names Gerry Chandler as nominee for April 21 Alexandria City Council special election
Chandler will face Democrat Sandy Marks and independent Frank Fannon in a three-way race
Publisher's Note: A new home
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