Alexandria finishes switch to electric leaf blowers ahead of citywide gas ban
City crews went electric this week. Residents, businesses and contractors must follow by Nov. 17, when violations can carry $100 to $500 fines.
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Va. transportation board covers $193M shortfall with construction funds
The Commonwealth Transportation Board met in the City of Alexandria on May 19-20.
Alexandria gears up for World Cup with Croatian cultural festival, watch parties
City to host free waterfront celebration June 6; training at Episcopal confirmed closed to public
Warner targets $1 billion ballroom funding, Trump Mobile in Virginia media call
The Virginia Democrat said he will offer amendments during this week's reconciliation votes and has written to Trump Mobile's chief executive over the venture's 'made in America' claims.
Publisher's Note: Sometimes what's best for all of us isn't best for any one of us
The Braddock Road vote is settled. How a divided neighborhood lives with it is not.
Daily Brief | May 20
Schools say enrollment dip is no cliff; Transportation Commission weighs $35M grant bid; West End plans its first festival
James Wood's inside-the-park grand slam sparks rally, helps Nationals defeat Mets 9-6
James Wood hit the majors’ first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022, and the Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit Tuesday night to defeat the New York Mets 9-6.
Alexandria schools enrollment fell 2.5% last fall, but officials say it's not a cliff
Special-education and English-learner populations are growing even as overall enrollment falls — and they cost more per student to educate
Power plant deconstruction, remediation on agenda for May 26 HRP community meeting
Online session comes one week before the Planning Commission takes up Phase I approvals
Spanberger vetoes cannabis bill, stalling legal sales again
Democrats say the decision prolongs the state’s unregulated marijuana market five years after legalization of possession.
Best of the West End Festival to debut in Cameron Station on June 6
WEBA's first outdoor festival will feature a marketplace, live music and a beer garden at Ben Brenman Park
Alexandria in line for $160K in regional grants for bike network, Mount Vernon Avenue safety study
Transportation Planning Board will also tap city as a study site for Montgomery County pedestrian beacon research
Washington Spirit notch earliest sellout in club history for May 30 match against Seattle
Sellout for Youth Night comes 11 days out, marks third weekend home sellout of 2026 season
Transportation Commission to weigh $35M state grant bid for King Street, Mount Vernon Avenue safety projects
Commissioners also reviews Duke Street mobility plan at Wednesday meeting
Kingley Cafe seeks outdoor patio on King Street
The administrative special use permit would add about 457 square feet of dining in a parking lane next to 910 King Street; public comments are due June 4
Daily Brief | May 19
Woman killed in Alexandria apartment; officers fatally shoot suspect; ACPS climate survey shows big gains in safety; Alexandria leaders line up behind Beyer ahead of primary