Government & Politics
Sandy Marks wins Democratic nomination for Alexandria City Council
Former Alexandria Democratic Committee chair and ACPS parent wins Democratic nomination in crowded five-way race
Newsletter
Development
National leaders to gather in Alexandria for faith-based housing summit
Tuesday's summit at United Way headquarters comes as Alexandria churches lead a growing national push to convert underutilized land into affordable housing
Public Safety
Winter Storm Watch issued for Alexandria; heavy snow possible Sunday night into Monday
City deploys crews early Sunday as NWS forecast calls for 2 to 4 inches; broader regional watch puts potential accumulation at 5 or more
Development
Alexandria releases Housing 2040 blueprint with 10 goals, calling for zoning reforms, stronger tenant protections, and new tools to stem displacement
Recommendations address loss of 11,000 affordable units since 2000, but many strategies hinge on state approval and future funding
Public Safety
1 to 3 inches of snow possible Sunday night as Alexandria braces for winter storm
Alexandria braces for winter storm; up to 3 inches of snow possible Sunday night
Government & Politics
Alexandria city manager to kick off FY 2027 budget season, discuss property assessments Tuesday
Public hearings and work sessions run through April; council also to make contested housing authority appointments
Public Safety
Personal attacks emerge in Braddock Road public comments ahead of Monday hearing
Del Ray Cafe owners call city planner 'an embarrassment,' dismiss Traffic & Parking Board as 'useless cheerleaders'
Government & Politics
Where the five Democratic candidates stand on the issues — in their own words
A review of positions across questionnaires, voter guides, interviews, candidate websites, and three candidate forums ahead of Saturday's firehouse primary
Transportation
Alexandria to host community meeting on I-395 ramp project tied to Inova hospital development
Nearly $12 million in improvements to the Duke Street interchange will support emergency access to the planned hospital complex at the former Landmark Mall site
Public Safety
Potomac River water advisory remains in effect with no end date; Virginia testing water for bacteria
Alexandria health officials say no uptick in gastrointestinal illnesses observed locally
Education
ACPS reports sharp decline in fights, assaults; vaping an ongoing concern
First-semester safety data shows broad improvement across all school levels
Newsletter
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, Feb. 20
Fire displaces 140 residents at Key Towers; School Board adopts $408M budget with warning; firehouse primary is tomorrow