Government & Politics
Bennett-Parker's free school breakfast bill advances with bipartisan support
The Alexandria delegate is championing the legislation while running for state Senate
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Government & Politics
McPike wins House District 5 firehouse primary
City councilman captures 60% of vote; will face Republican Mason Butler in Feb. 10 special election
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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
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On the Docket: A weekly preview of city and school board meetings (January 19–24)
Your guide to Alexandria's public meetings
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General Assembly Week 1: What Alexandria's lawmakers voted on, introduced
Weekly recap of the 2026 legislative session
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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
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Bennett-Parker wins Senate primary, will face Republican Lineberry in Feb. 10 special election
Delegate dominates four-way race; results announced nearly 8 hours after polls closed
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Alexandria City Council Recap: City Hall design, union contracts dominate first meeting at temporary home
Council modifies Board of Architectural Review conditions in 5-2 vote, approves nearly $32 million in labor agreements
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Alexandria City Council approves funding for three union contracts
Agreements totaling nearly $32 million cover police, fire and administrative workers through 2029
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Federal job losses accelerate as Alexandria braces for budget season
City Manager reports federal employment down 9 percent nationally since January; local housing market shows continued signs of cooling
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Warner warns Trump's Fed attacks will drive up borrowing costs for Virginians
Senator says unprecedented criminal probe threat against Federal Reserve chair undermines institution's independence, predicts higher mortgage and credit card rates
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On the Docket: A weekly preview of city and school board meetings (January 12–17)
Your guide to Alexandria's public meetings