The Alexandria Brief | July 27
Samuel Tucker Elementary kicks off the school year today, the Traffic and Parking Board takes up the Russell Road safety plan tonight, the Aces' season ends, and a critical missing adult alert is active this morning
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Samuel Tucker Elementary starts school today — weeks before the rest of Alexandria
The school's extended instructional calendar means 712 students begin the 2026-27 year this morning while the rest of ACPS waits until Aug. 24
Virginia’s new pay transparency law changes the rules for job postings
Employers must disclose salary ranges and can no longer ask applicants about their pay history.
Cantore scores in the Spirit's 1-0 victory over the expansion Summit
Trinity Rodman got the better of U.S. women’s national team teammate Lindsey Heaps on Sunday night, assisting on Sofia Cantore’s goal in the Washington Spirit's 1-0 victory over the visiting Denver Summit.
Abrams and Wood each hit 2 homers as Nationals outslug Diamondbacks in 10-7 victory
CJ Abrams and James Wood both homered twice and drove in three runs as the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7 on Sunday to take two of three games in their weekend series.
Alexandria Film Festival to screen Virginia premiere of Louder Than Guns on August 4
The documentary follows Old Crow Medicine Show's Ketch Secor and journalist David Greene across America exploring the gun debate through music and conversation
ACPS urges families to register new students now ahead of the first day of school
A registration event is this Sunday, with office hours available every Monday through August 21
Rodríguez, Moreno help the surging Diamondbacks beat the Nationals 3-2
All-Star Eduardo Rodríguez bounced back from his worst start of the season, Gabriel Moreno drove in the go-ahead run with a sac fly and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Friday night.
Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations
Produced by environmental scientists, the report said regulators should have more authority to reject industrial water withdrawal permits, force entities to examine alternative sources of water and clamp down on users who might be using more water than they should be.
Alexandria Restaurant Week returns August 14–23 with prix fixe menus at 75+ restaurants
Ten days, two weekends, and dishes from Old Town to Arlandria — plus two new participants this year
Mayor's Cup send-off party is this Sunday — meet the players before they head to Scotland
The free, all-ages event at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles is one of the last chances to cheer on Alexandria's rugby teams before they depart August 4
The Alexandria Brief | July 24
Mayor Gaskins and local leaders get candid on housing and jobs, the Fish Market turns 50, City Council returns from recess for a Tucker investigation vote, and today is your last day to register to vote
On this day in Alexandria history: The demolition threat that nearly erased The Lyceum
The building at 201 S. Washington Street has been a library, a Civil War hospital, a private home and a history museum. On July 24, 1946, it almost became an office building.
The future of Alexandria: Mayor Gaskins and local leaders get candid on housing, jobs, and growth
Developers, nonprofit leaders and the mayor gather at rand* headquarters for a frank discussion on where Alexandria is headed
Fish Market and Pop's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Co. celebrate 50 years as Alexandria declares a city holiday
Mayor Alyia Gaskins issued an official proclamation Thursday naming July 23, 2026, Fish Market and Pop's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Co. Day
City Council votes Wednesday on whether to reopen Tucker investigation
The civilian police board found the auditor's report incomplete. A special session — called during summer recess — gives council one item to decide.