The future of Alexandria: Mayor Gaskins and local leaders get candid on housing, jobs, and growth
Developers, nonprofit leaders and the mayor gather at rand* headquarters for a frank discussion on where Alexandria is headed
Government & Politics
City Hall, elections and campaigns, budget and policy debates, development and zoning, transportation, and the decisions shaping Alexandria — local, regional, and state.
City Council votes Wednesday on whether to reopen Tucker investigation
The civilian police board found the auditor's report incomplete. A special session — called during summer recess — gives council one item to decide.
Warner unveils AI legislative package targeting data centers, worker displacement, and national security
Virginia senator calls for federal minimum standards on data centers and mandatory safety testing of AI models before public release
Traffic and Parking Board to weigh revised Russell Road safety plan Monday after community feedback reshaped proposal
After 170 comments and community feedback on parking, staff recommend a net loss of two parking spaces near Naomi Brooks Elementary
Alexandria holds community meeting on gas leaf blower ban ahead of November deadline
City staff fields questions on enforcement, costs, and what happens to the city's own vacuum trucks
Local leaders to discuss Alexandria's future at Gensler roundtable Thursday
The evening event at the rand office on North Royal Street includes a panel discussion and happy hour
Thousands of Alexandrians have already voted in the Aug. 4 primary — here's everything you need to know before the deadline
Early voting continues today at two locations. The registration and mail ballot deadlines are both July 24.
Warner warned Trump would use primetime address to undermine elections. After the speech, he said he was right
The Virginia senator told reporters Thursday morning the president would distort intelligence findings for political purposes. Hours later, he said that's exactly what happened.
Mayor Gaskins named to national network of rising Democratic leaders
She joins NewDEAL's 2026 class, selected from more than 2,200 nominations — the latest in a string of national recognitions for the city's mayor.
Alexandria's gas-powered leaf blower ban is four months away. Here's what you need to know
The city holds a community meeting July 21 to answer questions before the Nov. 17 ban takes effect. Whether you're a homeowner or a landscaper, the clock is running.
Washington region loses 100,500 jobs in a year. Alexandria's unemployment rate is holding — for now
Federal employment in the region has hit its lowest level in 30 years as inflation accelerates
Southbound N. Fairfax Street will partially close July 20 for City Hall renovation work
Crews will install municipal fiber lines during the two-week closure; flaggers will direct traffic
Alexandria's August 4 dual primary is 20 days away. Here's what you need to know
Democrats are on pace with more than 7,700 ballots already cast or sent; Republicans have topped 1,000
GOP Senate hopefuls face long odds in race to challenge Mark Warner
Kim Farington, Bert Mizusawa and David Williams are competing in the Aug. 4 primary for the chance to take on the three-term Democratic U.S. senator.
Court upholds Alexandria approval of Ladrey redevelopment
The ruling clears a major legal hurdle for the waterfront project, which has been the subject of years of public debate over housing, access, and easements.
Democrats challenge Beyer in Va.’s 8th Congressional District, marred by federal layoffs
The mixed bag of former and current government employees have voiced similar ethics concerns, while Beyer intends to serve a seventh term.