Alexandria releases draft Housing 2040 plan, sets June 2 public hearing
The 100-page plan would replace the city's 2014 housing master plan with new goals, principles and targets running through 2040
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Alexandria confirms the $6.9 million PLA estimate behind the attack ads, but disputes how the ads frame it.
The city calls the contractor's estimate a "rough order of magnitude" figure of about 5.5% — not the hidden $7 million the ads describe.
Alexandria's six-month look-ahead gets its first update, extending the view to September
Gaskins promoted the refreshed tracker Friday; this edition leans on customer service and shows movement on housing, health and remembrance initiatives
City Council to weigh in on police-in-schools agreement, transportation plan, and Duke Street vision Tuesday
The May 26 legislative meeting also carries added funding for a historic Parker-Gray rooming house and a health-focused neighborhood grant bid
League of Women Voters to host Alexandria post-legislative town hall May 28
The city's state senator and three delegates will discuss the General Assembly session and take residents' questions at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center.
Spanberger’s ICE actions deepen divide with Virginia Democrats
Governor vetoes some immigration enforcement limits while signing other protections and issuing new executive order.
Alexandria finishes switch to electric leaf blowers ahead of citywide gas ban
City crews went electric this week. Residents, businesses and contractors must follow by Nov. 17, when violations can carry $100 to $500 fines.
Warner targets $1 billion ballroom funding, Trump Mobile in Virginia media call
The Virginia Democrat said he will offer amendments during this week's reconciliation votes and has written to Trump Mobile's chief executive over the venture's 'made in America' claims.
Alexandria schools enrollment fell 2.5% last fall, but officials say it's not a cliff
Special-education and English-learner populations are growing even as overall enrollment falls — and they cost more per student to educate
Spanberger vetoes cannabis bill, stalling legal sales again
Democrats say the decision prolongs the state’s unregulated marijuana market five years after legalization of possession.
Alexandria leaders line up behind Beyer ahead of crowded Democratic primary
Mayor Gaskins, five of six City Council members, three former mayors and the entire School Board endorsed the seven-term congressman Monday
What Dominion and NextEra Energy’s proposed merger means for Virginia customers
The companies are proposing a temporary $2.25 billion bill credit for Dominion customers to be spread out on monthly bills over the first two years of the agreement once the deal is officially closed
Alexandria first-half real estate tax bills due June 15
City has mailed 2026 bills covering the $1.135 tax rate, the $250 refuse fee and the $170.15 stormwater fee
Council rejects Braddock Road appeal in 4-3 vote, with some modifications
Council retains parking spaces in front of Good Shepherd Lutheran; bike lane on the preserved-parking block changed from protected to unprotected
Virginia one step closer to requiring diaper-changing stations in new buildings’ public bathrooms
Proposal from Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, D-Alexandria, would require changing tables in public bathrooms.
Alexandria City Council to weigh Braddock Road bike lane appeal at Saturday public hearing
The May 16 docket also includes a development permit for the Old Town Pool replacement, a lease for Casa Chirilagua and zoning changes affecting outdoor fitness studios and live entertainment