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The Alexandria Brief — PM | Friday, February 6
Beyer to seek reelection in redrawn district; five file for council seat; Buddhist monks expected in Alexandria
Five file for City Council seat ahead of Feb. 21 primary
Marks, Laderach, Gomez, Sumpter and Tapia will compete for McPike's seat
Crane work to close northbound lanes on S. Washington Street Saturday
Detours in place between Duke and Prince streets from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Beyer says he'll seek reelection in redrawn 8th District as Spanberger signs redistricting referendum into law
The proposed map would stretch the Northern Virginia seat from Arlington to the Peninsula; voters could decide the map's fate April 21
Three Alexandria community groups seek nearly $30,000 in city matching funds for park improvements
A community garden, a Little League scoreboard and a teen-led skatepark renovation are up for review at a Feb. 19 public hearing
Buddhist monks on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace expected to pass through Alexandria
Group of about 19 monks left Fort Worth in October, are expected to reach Washington, D.C., by Feb. 10; rolling road closures planned in Old Town and along Route 1
Alexandria police open enrollment for free spring community academy
The nine-week program gives residents and workers a behind-the-scenes look at how officers are trained, how crises are handled and how the department approaches public safety.
City recommends protected bike lanes for Braddock Road corridor
Traffic & Parking Board to consider design Feb. 23; RCA has opposed parking removal with votes by 59 and 76 residents
More than 2,300 Alexandrians have voted early in special election
More than 2,300 Alexandrians have voted early in special election
Chamber ALX announces panel for 2026 Women's Leadership Forum
Leaders from SHRM, Virginia Tech, Alexandria Police Department and more to headline March 13 event at The Westin
Mayor: Sidewalks remain top complaint as cold slows snow melt
City sending inspectors to issue warnings on private sidewalks
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Friday, Feb. 6
High wind warning, cold weather advisory this weekend; board member proposes snow days; council filing deadline tonight
Student representatives urge ACPS board to preserve language programs; petition reaches 120 signatures
High schoolers, teachers speak at Feb. 5 meeting as budget vote approaches
ACPS board member asks district to add snow days to future calendars after ice storm
Reyna cites virtual learning challenges for families; board also approves $360K in Hammond auditorium repairs
The Alexandria Brief — PM | Thursday, February 5
Extreme cold watch issued; CIA officer enters Beyer primary; Warner warns of election threats; measles exposure