Government & Politics
Torpedo Factory's future, West End townhomes and EV charging among items on Saturday's council docket
Hearing includes a franchise ordinance for the waterfront art center, development projects and new green building rules
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Business
Lost Boy Cider founder feels the squeeze as tariff costs mount
Alexandria cidery among small businesses nationwide awaiting Supreme Court ruling on legality of emergency import taxes
Government & Politics
Alexandria seeks applicants to fill roughly 75 vacancies across 33 boards and commissions
Applications are due by the end of the month; council will act on the appointments March 10
Transportation
Opposition signs, flyers appear on Braddock Road ahead of Feb. 23 hearing
Opposition materials mock city's recommended design; Del Ray association voted 72% in support
Government & Politics
Council candidates back Zoning for Housing, call for Phase 2
Four of five Democrats respond to YIMBYs of NOVA questionnaire ahead of Saturday primary
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The Alexandria Brief — AM | Tuesday, February 17
Happy Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year; council primary is Saturday — live candidate interviews start today; Fannon enters race as independent
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The Alexandria Brief — PM | Monday, Feb. 16
Fannon enters council race as independent; sewage spills prompt Potomac River advisory; Democrats add online voting for Saturday's primary
Government & Politics
The Alexandria Brief and Liberally Social Podcast team up to interview Council candidates this week
Interviews with Democratic candidates will stream live Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of Saturday's firehouse primary.
Government & Politics
Former Councilman Fannon announces independent bid for McPike's seat
Fourth-generation Alexandrian last served on council in 2012
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Democrats add online voting option for Feb. 21 council primary
Registration open through Friday; in-person voting still available
Public Safety
Alexandria health officials warn residents to avoid Potomac River after sewage spills
Advisory covers 72.5 miles of river; repairs expected to take four to six weeks
Government & Politics
Agenda:Alexandria calls housing panel nonpartisan. Its board, panelists and questions tell a more complicated story
Board chair says panel is balanced; press release omits panelist's role in lawsuit challenging city's zoning reforms"