Alexandria eligible for federal farm disaster loans after spring frost and freeze
Spring freeze wiped out crops across Virginia; city producers have until February 2027 to apply for loans
Government & Politics
City Hall, elections and campaigns, budget and policy debates, development and zoning, transportation, and the decisions shaping Alexandria — local, regional, and state.
Alexandria moves forward with redesigned waterfront flood project as utility investigation work begins July 13
After a federal reversal killed the pump station plan, City Council formally authorized a gravity-based alternative in June; underground utility work begins next week along King, Union, Prince and The Strand
Councilman Chapman hosting three summer roundtables on economic development, nonprofit partnerships, and nightlife
Sessions at Charles Houston Rec Center on July 15, 22 and 29 will cover international economic development, nonprofit partnership with ACPS, and Alexandria's night scene
Congressional committee on China asks Wizards and Capitals owner to cut ties with Alibaba
The owner of Washington's NBA and NHL teams received a letter from the chair of the U.S. House Select Committee on China asking him to cut ties with Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant that has gone to court to dispute the Pentagon's recent designation of the corporation as a “Chinese military company.”
VA-8 congressional candidates to face off at Alexandria forum Thursday at Shiloh Baptist Church
Forum at Shiloh Baptist Church offers Alexandria residents a chance to hear from candidates ahead of August 4 primary
Alexandria quietly launches mold resource website for renters
Health Department says a formal public rollout is still planned — but the site is live and available now
Alexandria City Council denies Virginia Paving's extension request, upholds 2027 closure deadline
Alexandria City Council denies Virginia Paving's extension request, upholds 2027 closure deadline
'A brighter future': Alexandria dedicates RiverRenew, ending a sewage problem dating to the 1800s
For generations, a hard rain over Old Town meant raw sewage in the river. As of Wednesday, it no longer does.
Heat Advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. Wednesday; NWS warns severe storms possible Friday through Monday as heat risk extends into next week
Heat index up to 107 today, up to 112 Thursday and Friday, and severe storms possible through Monday. Alexandria's cooling resources begin today.
City Council to weigh five-year extension for West End asphalt plant, testing 2027 closure promise
Staff recommends approval; Planning Commission voted 6-0 to deny, citing conflict with Eisenhower West small area plan
"Exposure that money can't buy": What hosting Croatia did for Alexandria
Visit Alexandria president Todd O'Leary says a month as Croatia's World Cup home gave the city global visibility it could never have afforded — and "rocket fuel" for its sports-tourism push. The full economic picture will come by year's end.
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027.
Virginia General Assembly approves Spanberger’s budget amendments, ending monthslong impasse
Democrats defend final spending plan while Republicans criticize drawn-out negotiations and late-session policy making.
Parking meter rates, fines going up Wednesday in Alexandria
The changes, approved as part of the city's FY 2027 budget, mark the first increase to parking fines since 2007
Five candidates for Virginia's 8th Congressional District to face off at Arlington forum Wednesday
Early voting is underway in Alexandria ahead of the August 4 dual primary as the Democratic field takes shape
Virginia lawmakers return Monday to weigh Spanberger budget amendments before fiscal deadline
Governor proposes 14 changes to newly approved spending plan, including firefighter cancer screening, data center revisions and expanded utility bill credits.