Three appeals filed on Russell Road decision; no hearing date set
Three groups of residents petitioned the city clerk within a week of each other. Only one asks the council to do something specific.
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Junction closing Chevy Chase, leaving Del Ray as its only location
The Alexandria original, which added a bar and patio two years ago, is "open and doing great," the company said. Its Capitol Hill restaurant closed last month.
From $167,000 to $2.9 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
21 homes closed across the city at an average price of $925,276, with two sales within $10,000 of each other at the top
Alexandria man reported missing Wednesday has been found safe
Police issued a critical missing adult alert Wednesday morning and said hours later that the man had been located.
The Alexandria Brief | Wednesday, Aug. 26
On tap today: wine tasting at Cameron Cafe, sushi and cider at Lost Boy, and a NASA talk on the telescope launching Sunday.
Truck strikes power lines behind Foxchase, sparking fire that burned dumpsters, a vehicle and fencing
Suppression was delayed about an hour while the utility cut power to the arcing lines; no injuries were reported
Council-School Board committee signals support for four-year terms
Staggered elections stay on the table for September, along with board size.
Mystics beat the Mercury 94-84 for 2nd-most regular-season victories in franchise history
With six games remaining, Washington (23-15) has the second-most regular-season wins in franchise history, trailing the WNBA champion 2019 team's 26.
Goodman hits 35th homer in his return to the lineup as Rockies snap skid with 3-1 win over Nationals
Hunter Goodman homered in his return from a shoulder injury, Mason Adams worked into the fifth inning in his big league debut, and the Colorado Rockies snapped a seven-game losing streak.
Alexandria intervenes in $67 billion Dominion-NextEra merger, joining the governor
The city says its participation in gas and water rate cases this year saved residents about $4.5 million a year. The State Corporation Commission is expected to rule by January.
Alexandria improved on every state test and moved ahead of Virginia in one subject
History pass rates rose 9 points, putting ACPS above the statewide average after two years behind it. In reading, math and science the division remains 11 to 15 points back.
Titans open Friday with a playoff season to build on
Alexandria City went 0-10 in 2023 and won six games last fall under coach Rodney Hughey, who faces the same 10 opponents again this year
Alexandria School Board to weigh superintendent candidates in closed session Thursday
The meeting notice cites potential appointment and compensation, two weeks after applications closed. The board also takes up a $1.1 million budget revision for staff bonuses.
The Alexandria Brief | Tuesday, Aug. 25
Students return to a citywide welcome, Amtrak trains will end at Alexandria for nine days in October, and DHS says two people were arrested here during a two-week ICE operation.
Nationals roll to 13-3 victory and extend Rockies' losing streak to season-high 7 games
Cavalli (12-5) struck out seven and allowed two runs in six innings. He is 7-1 with a 1.98 ERA in eight outings since the All-Star break and has started Washington’s last three victories.
While Commanders face questions at center, coach Dan Quinn expresses confidence in the position
Injuries and subpar play in Detroit forced Quinn and his staff to take an additional look at players in positions they don’t normally play.