Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society hosts Spring Fling fundraiser this Saturday
Annual event raises money for endowment and junior docent program as Alexandria marks 250 years of American independence
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Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
The arch is one of several projects the Republican president is pursuing alongside a White House ballroom to leave his lasting imprint on Washington.
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, April 16
School Board holds public hearing on police agreement tonight; affordable housing lottery opens next month for Duke Street complex; flood resilience meeting tonight
Carmen Mlodzinski tosses 6 dominant innings as the Pirates top the Nationals 2-0
Carmen Mlodzinski allowed two hits over a career-high six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Affordable housing lottery opens next month for new Alexandria complex
Witter Place Apartments will begin accepting applications May 14 for 94 income-restricted units on Duke Street, adding to a wave of new affordable housing coming online across the city
Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency orders
The court's newest justice, Jackson delivered a lengthy assessment of roughly two dozen court orders issued last year that allowed President Donald Trump to put in place controversial policies.
Spanberger acts on immigration bills, seeks changes to ICE-related measures
Governor defends rollback of ICE agreements, pushes back on “sanctuary” claims as lawmakers prepare to revisit amendments.
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, April 15
Sunday parking meters, parking fines advance on first reading; inside the finances of Alexandria's council race; Olivia Troye enters 7th District race
Sunday parking meters, BPOL tax, and parking fines advance on first reading amid council skepticism
Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman signal opposition to Sunday meters; all three ordinances head to Saturday public hearing as council leaves its options open
Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US
In the nation's capital, forecasters were calling for a high temperature of 93 degrees (33.9 Celsius) late Wednesday afternoon and another high of 93 on Thursday.
CJ Abrams has a home run in a three-hit game to lead the Nationals over the Pirates 5-4
CJ Abrams went 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and two RBIs as the Washington Nationals held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Ovechkin gets assist in what could be his final game as the Capitals defeat the Blue Jackets 2-1
Alex Ovechkin had an assist on the go-ahead goal in what perhaps will be the final game of his record-breaking career and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Tuesday night in the season finale for both teams.
House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington
An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet with an Army helicopter near the nation’s capital was approved by the House Tuesday, but key senators and the families of the 67 victims think the bill still needs to be strengthened.
Inside the finances of Alexandria's April 21 City Council race
Fannon heads into Election Day with a 5-to-1 cash advantage over Marks — but the filings reveal as much about each candidate's coalition as their bank account
ALX Dog Walk returns to Old Town this Saturday
The fifth annual event closes registration Friday at 9 p.m. — military members attend free, students and groups receive discounts
Alexandria resident Olivia Troye enters crowded race for Virginia's new 7th Congressional District
She joins a nine-candidate Democratic field where incumbent Eugene Vindman has already raised more than $7 million — but the district itself won't exist unless Alexandria votes yes on April 21