The Alexandria Brief | Thursday, Oct. 8
Inside: ACPS scores rose almost everywhere, but three of 17 schools meet state expectations, the Beauregard trail starts three years late, and a book festival returns Sunday.
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Capitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington
Ovechkin announced earlier in the week that this season would be the last in the NHL for the league's career leader in goals.
Alexandria real estate tax bills are in the mail; second-half payments due Nov. 16
Late payments will be charged a penalty and interest, and the city says state law does not allow it to waive them for owners who didn't receive a bill.
The Thirteen opens its 15th season in Alexandria with Brahms and Margaret Bonds
The professional choir will perform Brahms' "A German Requiem" and Bonds' "Credo," a setting of W.E.B. Du Bois, on Oct. 16 at Schlesinger Concert Hall.
Jayden Daniels pledges to 'embrace the brace' on left arm as Commanders QB returns to practice
If he starts at home against the Giants (3-1), Daniels would be returning to the lineup three weeks after he dislocated his left elbow when he tried to brace himself on a fall against Dallas in Week 2.
Beauregard Street trail to start construction this winter, about three years later than first planned
The city will hold a virtual meeting Oct. 22 on the half-mile path between Fillmore Avenue and Berkeley Street, covering the schedule and construction impacts.
ACPS scores rose at 16 of 17 schools; 3 of 17 are rated as meeting state expectations
Fifteen schools are rated a level below what their scores would earn, under a state rule tied to how student groups perform. Two are in the lowest category.
Spooky Mad Science Expo returns Oct. 17 with more than 100 hands-on science activities
The free Halloween-themed event at Patrick Henry Recreation Center is in its 11th year. The mayor is scheduled to read a city proclamation at 4 p.m.
Alexandria Choral Society opens its 57th season Oct. 24 with 'Tapestry: A Festival of Belonging'
The concert at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial includes a new work by composer Nebal Maysaud and poetry by Alexandria Poet Laureate Cristi Donoso. Tickets are pay-what-you-can.
Tenants and Workers United to mark 40 years with fundraising gala Friday
The Alexandria-based organizing group, founded in 1986, will recognize community leaders at the Oswald Durant Center. Tickets are sold out.
Alexandria Book & Craft Festival returns to Old Town on Sunday
Eighteen authors and 10 artists and makers will sell their work in the plaza behind 415 King St. Admission is free.
The Alexandria Brief | Wednesday, Oct. 7
Inside: Alexandria lands No. 2 on a national travel list, the School Board names a superintendent Thursday, and police post a dated search count for the first time.
In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country
Virginia’s 1st Congressional District will present one of this year's starkest tests for Democratic attempts to turn their message into a winning campaign issue.
Alexandria man sentenced to more than 10 years in cross-country fentanyl trafficking case
Karon Blalock is the 21st defendant sentenced in a conspiracy that moved counterfeit pills from Southern California to the Washington area. Two other Alexandria men were sentenced earlier.
Alexandria names longtime technology chief Vanetta Pledger deputy city manager
Pledger, the city's chief information officer for the past decade, succeeds Jane Christenson, who was hired a year ago after a national search. Pledger has held the role on an interim basis.
Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty
Rush pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud during a hearing in Alexandria, Virginia, court records show.