Nearly 13,300 Alexandrians have already voted. This weekend, early voting gets easier.
Extended hours and a candidate forum kick off Saturday as the final stretch of the April 21 special election begins.
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Trump's Washington arch plan includes golden-winged figure, eagles, lions and 'One Nation Under God'
The plan indicates the structure would stand between the Lincoln Memorial in the east and Arlington National Cemetery toward the west and within a traffic circle connecting Washington with northern Virginia.
Two Alexandria City High School seniors land $40,000 Amazon scholarships and guaranteed internships
Mohammad Elyas Noorzai and Zhi McMillan were surprised in front of their classmates Friday at the Minnie Howard Campus in a moment that drew tears, cheers and parent's pride
Report: Talkin' Tacos among three restaurants signing leases at Alexandria's Oakville Triangle
The South Florida taco chain will be joined by Japanese restaurant Waraku and ramen shop Mensho at the Richmond Highway development, according to the Washington Business Journal.
Alexandria City Council to take up parking fine increase, Sunday meters, stormwater fee and business tax at Tuesday meeting
Council also set to hear city manager's state of the economy report and fill seats on nine boards and commissions
Alexandria City Council members to brief Chamber ALX on budget, major initiatives at May breakfast
The May event is the second of three advocacy breakfasts the chamber hosts annually; a legislative reception rounds out the series in September
Alexandria to hold second flood resilience community meeting April 16
City will share updated flood modeling and mitigation strategies as plan heads toward June completion
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, April 10
School Board discusses police-in-schools agreement ahead of public hearing; Waterfront Taco Factory takes shape in Old Town; big weekend ahead
ACPS School Board discusses police-in-schools agreement as public hearing approaches
Board members raise questions about mandatory reporting and felony language in draft SRO agreement as the long-awaited document heads to public hearing next week
Slate of new Virginia laws address health care and housing affordability
Building on campaign promises by the governor and Democratic lawmakers, health care and housing affordability bills dominated the 2026 legislative session.
Leonard Miller's career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards
Leonard Miller scored a career-high 26 points and matched his career best with 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls eased to a 119-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night to sweep a two-game set.
Virginia Tech president Tim Sands stepping down after 12 years; Alexandria campus among his signature achievements
The outgoing president championed the Northern Virginia campus that helped anchor Amazon's HQ2
Alexandria takes two top prizes at 37th annual Wammie Music Awards
Eight city artists earn 12 nominations in record-turnout night for DMV music
Alexandria Library invites teens to join recorded dialogue program this spring
The CHAT program, co-created by a local 10th grader, will use small group conversations to build a roadmap for improving teen life in the city
Judge postpones termination of temporary status for Ethiopians
The ruling has direct implications for Alexandria, where Ethiopians represent the largest share of the city's immigrant population at 16.4% — more than any other country of origin
Construction underway at former Big Wheel Bikes site as Waterfront Taco Factory takes shape in Old Town
The distinctive yellow building at 2 Prince St. is boarded up as the long-anticipated waterfront taco restaurant moves from permit to job site