April 21 special election will fill McPike's council seat — but winner won't be seated before budget vote
Six-member council will adopt FY 2027 budget April 29; 3-3 tie on any item would kill it
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Alexandria home values cross $1 million average as city mails assessment notices
63% of residential properties will see higher tax bills; commercial sector posts first increase since 2023
Parajon proposes $977M budget with no tax rate increase, but rising assessments mean higher bills for most homeowners
City faced $22.9M gap; schools transfer held at 1.5%, below school board's request; $88.7M reserved for school capital contingent on land use decisions
Beyer leads regional delegation demanding federal funding for Potomac Interceptor repairs, and a backup water supply for the region
The Alexandria congressman leads 13 colleagues from Maryland and DC in calling for urgent action. The request for a backup water supply study reveals a vulnerability the spill exposed.
Republican Party names Gerry Chandler as nominee for April 21 Alexandria City Council special election
Chandler will face Democrat Sandy Marks and independent Frank Fannon in a three-way race
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Spanberger endorses Beyer as primary field takes shape in Virginia's 8th
Seven-term incumbent draws governor's backing with five Democratic challengers in the race ahead of June 16 primary
The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, Feb. 24
Braddock Road corridor improvements approved 7-0 after marathon hearing; city manager presents budget tonight; filing deadline is Friday for special election
Traffic and Parking Board unanimously approves Braddock Road corridor improvements
Protected bike lanes, parking removal backed 6-0 after 6-hour hearing with 66 speakers; opponents can appeal within 15 days
Regional officials briefed on Potomac sewage crisis. The Virginia data tells a more specific story for Alexandria.
Monday's COG meeting confirmed the broad outlines of the response. A review of state agency websites shows what's happening on this side of the river.
Filing deadline is Friday for April 21 Alexandria City Council special election
Deadline is Friday at 5 p.m.; independent candidates need 125 voter signatures to appear on the ballot
City Council approves Torpedo Factory franchise ordinance, Duke & Quaker townhomes, and curbside EV charging program
All docket items passed unanimously at Saturday's public hearing
Storm brings 1.7 to 2.3 inches of snow to Alexandria; roads mostly clear
NWS spotter reports show higher totals in surrounding areas; city offices open on normal status
Alexandria planners to host fifth Duke Street land use meeting Wednesday
City planners to unveil draft corridor themes, gather public input on future of 3-mile stretch
The Alexandria Brief: Monday, Feb. 23
Snow closes schools; Sandy Marks wins Democratic primary; Braddock Road hearing is tonight
ACPS cancels in-person school Monday; shifts to virtual learning amid winter storm
District reverses earlier two-hour delay decision as storm intensifies