The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, January 28
McPike resigns from council; Potomac Yard Metro hits $385 million; city manager calls ice storm worst in 30 years
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Potomac Yard Metro cost rises to $385 million after council approves final $35 million
Council also endorses DMVMoves regional transit plan at virtual meeting
Alexandria city offices open at 10 a.m. Wednesday; ACPS holds virtual learning day
Cold weather advisory in effect; wind chills as low as 8 below zero; chance of snow Saturday night
City manager: Ice storm worst in 30 years, required 20+ passes on major roads
Crews hauled 300 dump truck loads of ice; trash collection canceled through Wednesday
Parents, teachers continue push against language program cuts at ACPS budget hearing
Union president opposes proposed shift in healthcare costs; administration says budget is essentially flat outside collective bargaining funds
McPike announces resignation from City Council effective Feb. 9
Councilman's departure — one day before special election — sets clock for another race as early voting begins Saturday
The Alexandria Brief — PM
Amazon Fresh closing Potomac Yard store; DC region only major metro losing jobs; ACPS goes virtual Wednesday
ACPS announces virtual learning day for Wednesday; buildings remain closed
Meal distribution available at two locations
Every major metro in America is adding jobs except the one Alexandria calls home
New federal data shows DC region alone in decline as city where 1 in 5 workers are feds enters budget season
League of Women Voters to host candidate forum Sunday for Senate, House races
Virtual event features all four candidates as early voting begins
Mayor Gaskins provides storm recovery update as Alexandria continues 24/7 snow operations
Ice, cold temperatures complicating response; city brings in additional contractors
Ebbin's assault weapons bill folded into broader legislation, inspired by 2019 Old Town Farmer's Market incident
Alexandria senator's proposal to expand statewide ban incorporated into Senate gun package
Amazon Fresh at Potomac Yard to close
Richmond Highway store opened in July 2024 to long-awaited fanfare; company shifting investment to Whole Foods
Winter weather moves Alexandria City Council meeting to virtual format tonight
Regional transit plan, Potomac Yard Metro funding, Housing 2040 work session on the docket
Early voting begins Saturday for Feb. 10 special elections
Two Alexandria-area seats on the ballot as Democrats defend one-seat Senate majority
The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, January 27
City digs out as closures extend; Beyer calls Minneapolis killings 'murder'; council meets virtually tonight