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
Government & Politics
City council, budget decisions, policy debates, elections, campaigns, and the political decisions shaping Alexandria.
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
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
Mayor Gaskins provides storm recovery update as Alexandria continues 24/7 snow operations
Ice, cold temperatures complicating response; city brings in additional contractors
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
Coalition seeks $28,000 to fund zoning lawsuit appeal
Flat fee due Feb. 27; mayor says litigation slowed development
On the Docket: A weekly preview of city and school board meetings (January 26–31)
Your guide to Alexandria's public meetings
Council adopts Green Building Plan with compromise 35 EUI target
Alexandria becomes most ambitious in Northern Virginia on building energy standards; will revisit in two years
Marks first to announce Council bid ahead of potential McPike vacancy
Former ADC chair is first to enter race for seat McPike would vacate if he wins Feb. 10 House election
Council delays Torpedo Factory operator search to address historic ship's future
Revised solicitation will ask bidders to consider 18th-century vessel due back in 2028
Bennett-Parker's free school breakfast bill advances with bipartisan support
The Alexandria delegate is championing the legislation while running for state Senate
McPike wins House District 5 firehouse primary
City councilman captures 60% of vote; will face Republican Mason Butler in Feb. 10 special election
What's on the agenda: City Council holds first public hearing at Del Pepper center Saturday
Green Building Plan, Torpedo Factory management, office conversions among key items
On the Docket: A weekly preview of city and school board meetings (January 19–24)
Your guide to Alexandria's public meetings
General Assembly Week 1: What Alexandria's lawmakers voted on, introduced
Weekly recap of the 2026 legislative session
Alexandria Mayor Gaskins elected vice chair of Council of Governments board
COG also approves priorities including $460M more for Metro, action on homeless funding uncertainty