The Alexandria Brief | Tuesday, August 4
Alexandria votes today in the August 4 dual primary, National Night Out fills neighborhoods across the city tonight, and the Virginia premiere of "Louder Than Guns" screens at The Lyceum
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Virginia shoppers set to save as sales tax holiday returns this weekend
Virginia’s sales tax holiday begins on Friday and runs through Sunday, offering deals on qualifying school supplies, clothing and footwear sales tax. Certain emergency preparedness items also qualify.
Derek Hill rallies Phillies with go-ahead grand slam in 7th in 6-3 win over Nationals
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and Bryce Harper added a two-run shot to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to their third straight win, 6-3 over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.
New America wins $250,000 grant to build digital exhibit on Alexandria's 1939 library sit-in
The Mellon Foundation award funds an interactive online exhibit, due in 2027, on what is considered the country's first sit-in demanding desegregated access to a public library.
Intensity rises at Commanders training camp during the first padded practice
The Commanders spent most of practice working on red zone packages, and the offense turned in its best day of training camp thus far.
Alexandria Pipes and Drums to perform at Waterfront Park on Aug. 21
The free evening concert will be the band's only performance of the summer, after a July date was cancelled by the region's Code Purple air quality alert.
Comment period on Dawes Avenue safety plan closes Wednesday
The city's concept for the corridor through NVCC would add bike lanes and change on-street parking; construction is anticipated in 2026 or 2027
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s state primary
Plus: What Alexandria voters need to know
The Alexandria Brief | Monday, August 3
Election Day is tomorrow, National Night Out is Tuesday night, Graham Nash plays The Birchmere tonight and tomorrow, and school is three weeks away
Virginia votes Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2026 primary elections
More than 30 candidates are competing in a statewide Republican U.S. Senate primary and congressional races across seven of Virginia’s 11 districts.
Lia Godfrey scores in the Wave's 1-0 road victory over the Spirit
Lia Godfrey scored the lone goal as the San Diego Wave upset the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Sunday.
Flash flood warning in effect for Alexandria until 7:45 p.m.
Up to 3 inches of rain have already fallen, with another 1 to 2.5 inches possible; a flood watch runs through midnight
Yastrzemski and Olson hit home runs as Braves top slumping Nationals 4-2 to complete 4-game sweep
The Nationals have lost five straight, including being swept in a four-game series for the first time this season and the first time ever in Atlanta.
On this day in Alexandria history: The night 200 mules stampeded through the city — and a soldier lost his clothes
On August 2, 1898, Alexandria had one of its more chaotic evenings — and the Spanish-American War was responsible for both incidents
King Street closed between Beauregard and Chesterfield after vehicle hits electrical pole
Downed wires over the roadway prompted the overnight closure, Alexandria police said
Baribo equalizes in 77th minute to help D.C. United draw Nashville SC 2-2
Tai Baribo equalized in the 77th minute to help D.C. United rally for a 2-2 draw against Nashville SC on Saturday.