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The congressman carried every jurisdiction in the district. Across all four, voters who cast ballots on Election Day backed his challengers at higher rates than those who voted early or by mail
The award is part of $1.7 million in Justice Department grants announced Tuesday for law enforcement agencies across Virginia
Draft recommendations are posted online, with public comment open through Aug. 21
Staff signaled in April they may recommend allowing by-right development on most substandard lots, ending a City Council approval requirement dating to 1974
Renters facing eviction for nonpayment can request a court-ordered payment plan at their first hearing — but the window to ask is narrow, and missing a payment can end the case without another hearing
Virginia’s sales tax holiday begins on Friday and runs through Sunday, offering deals on qualifying school supplies, clothing and footwear sales tax. Certain emergency preparedness items also qualify.
The city's concept for the corridor through NVCC would add bike lanes and change on-street parking; construction is anticipated in 2026 or 2027
Plus: What Alexandria voters need to know
More than 30 candidates are competing in a statewide Republican U.S. Senate primary and congressional races across seven of Virginia’s 11 districts.
Senator ties affordability squeeze to a five-month war of choice and tariffs, accuses the Pentagon of hiding more than 600 wounded, and says he wants details on the $22 billion plan to remake Dulles
Four Democrats are vying to unseat six-term U.S. Rep. Don Beyer in a primary contest that analysts say could foreshadow how voters will react in this fall’s midterm election and future races.
The unanimous vote during a special summer session clears the path for the independent auditor to dig deeper into last year's in-custody death
An earlier primary would bring candidates, campaign spending and national attention to the commonwealth while giving both Democrats and Republicans greater influence before Super Tuesday.
Staff had recommended removing four spaces and adding two near Naomi Brooks Elementary. The board voted 5-2 for a larger removal and asked staff to return with parking options for school employees.
The utility cites "historic drought conditions" statewide; the Drought Monitor shows all of Alexandria in moderate drought, an improvement from the spring
Employers must disclose salary ranges and can no longer ask applicants about their pay history.