More than 18,000 Alexandrians have already voted — and turnout is accelerating
Five days out, nearly 18% of registered voters have cast ballots. Here's what you need to know before April 21.
Government & Politics
City Hall, elections and campaigns, budget and policy debates, development and zoning, transportation, and the decisions shaping Alexandria — local, regional, and state.
Warner warns of mounting toll on Virginians from Iran war, economic fallout
Senator addresses Fairfax deaths, Fed independence and Virginia Tech anniversary in remote availability with state media
Sen. Bennett-Parker's bill that modernizes Virginia restaurant liquor regulations signed by governor
Gov. Spanberger signs HB975, replacing the state's 38-year-old food-to-alcohol ratio with a tiered system Alexandria restaurants had long sought
Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency orders
The court's newest justice, Jackson delivered a lengthy assessment of roughly two dozen court orders issued last year that allowed President Donald Trump to put in place controversial policies.
Spanberger acts on immigration bills, seeks changes to ICE-related measures
Governor defends rollback of ICE agreements, pushes back on “sanctuary” claims as lawmakers prepare to revisit amendments.
Sunday parking meters, BPOL tax, and parking fines advance on first reading amid council skepticism
Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman signal opposition to Sunday meters; all three ordinances head to Saturday public hearing as council leaves its options open
Inside the finances of Alexandria's April 21 City Council race
Fannon heads into Election Day with a 5-to-1 cash advantage over Marks — but the filings reveal as much about each candidate's coalition as their bank account
Alexandria resident Olivia Troye enters crowded race for Virginia's new 7th Congressional District
She joins a nine-candidate Democratic field where incumbent Eugene Vindman has already raised more than $7 million — but the district itself won't exist unless Alexandria votes yes on April 21
Some Alexandria parents want to reform the school board. Some members of that board have wanted the same — for years.
A new petition and an old effort are pointing in the same direction. But the process required to actually change anything runs through Richmond, not city hall.
The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation
The Kennedy Center's new leadership wants to prove to critics the building is damaged beyond simple repair. It's starting with Congress.
Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them
The latest entrant is Olivia Troye, who was an aide to former Republican Vice President Mike Pence and has become a vocal critic of President Donald Trump. She announced Tuesday that she'll run in Virginia's newly created 7th Congressional District, joining an already crowded field.
Alexandria City Council to hold budget, tax rate, and parking public hearings Saturday
Residents have one of their last chances to weigh in on the FY 2027 budget before final adoption April 29
Alexandria City Council submits 11 add/delete proposals ahead of Saturday budget hearing
From DASH bus service to jail staffing and animal control pay, council members' wish list totals more than $1.2 million in new operating spending for fiscal year 2027
Alexandria's week ahead: Budget hearings, parking overhaul, police-in-schools hearing, and a special election on the horizon
City Council takes up Sunday meters and parking fine increases Tuesday before Saturday's budget public hearings; the ACPS SRO agreement heads to its public hearing Thursday as the April 21 special election draws near
Transportation commission takes up GO Alex plan, Braddock Road Metro development and more Wednesday
The panel meets at 7:45 p.m. — note the later-than-usual start time — in person and on Zoom.
City to hold neighborhood meeting on Hooff's Run culvert repairs and park improvements
The park and tennis courts will close for up to six months as crews replace the top section of a culvert with structural issues