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The Alexandria Brief — AM | Wednesday, Feb. 18
School Board signals support for Latin; opposition signs pop up on Braddock Road; council candidates back Zoning for Housing ahead of Saturday primary
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Education
School Board signals support for Latin program, healthcare cost shift stays in budget
Board gives thumbs up/thumbs down on add/deletes; formal vote Thursday
Food & Drink
Del Ray Chili Cook Off returns Feb. 28 to support Mount Vernon school pantry
Event at Commonwealth Academy benefits La Tiendita, a resource center for students and families
Government & Politics
City Manager to present FY 2027 budget next week
Public hearings, work sessions run through April; adoption set for April 29
Community & Culture
Nominations open for Alexandria's 2026 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award
Annual honor recognizes environmental leadership in the city; submissions due March 16
Podcast
Firehouse Primary Interviews — A conversation with Tim Laderach
On fiscal responsibility, affordability, connectedness and equity through engagement
Government & Politics
Firehouse Primary Interviews — A conversation with Sandy Marks
On education funding, housing affordability, climate, and defending democracy
Government & Politics
Torpedo Factory's future, West End townhomes and EV charging among items on Saturday's council docket
Hearing includes a franchise ordinance for the waterfront art center, development projects and new green building rules
Business
Lost Boy Cider founder feels the squeeze as tariff costs mount
Alexandria cidery among small businesses nationwide awaiting Supreme Court ruling on legality of emergency import taxes
Government & Politics
Alexandria seeks applicants to fill roughly 75 vacancies across 33 boards and commissions
Applications are due by the end of the month; council will act on the appointments March 10
Transportation
Opposition signs, flyers appear on Braddock Road ahead of Feb. 23 hearing
Opposition materials mock city's recommended design; Del Ray association voted 72% in support
Government & Politics
Council candidates back Zoning for Housing, call for Phase 2
Four of five Democrats respond to YIMBYs of NOVA questionnaire ahead of Saturday primary