Business
Del Ray Hardware wins 2026 Heart of Del Ray Award
Portlances transformed neighborhood staple after taking over in 2024
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Community & Culture
Eight Alexandria musicians named finalists for 37th annual Wammie Music Awards
Local artists earn 11 combined nominations spanning funk, rock, classical, pop and more ahead of March 28 ceremony
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The Alexandria Brief — AM | Friday, Feb. 13
National IQ innovation district launches; city served 40,000 through human services; Valentine's Day and George Washington Birthday Parade tomorrow
Community & Culture
Alexandria proclaimed 'Mandela Legacy Day' during visit by Nelson Mandela's grandson
Ndaba Mandela spoke at Community Praise Church for Black History Month celebration
Community & Culture
City served more than 40,000 residents through human services programs last year
Annual report highlights behavioral health access, youth engagement, and multilingual outreach
Community & Culture
Virginia Theological Seminary honors Stephen Colbert, wife with highest award
Late-night host and his wife receive seminary's highest honor at New York City service
Development
Alexandria joins Arlington in launching National Innovation Quarter
The new nonprofit aims to be 'connective tissue' for the region's defense tech and startup ecosystem, with a $5 million budget over three years.
Community & Culture
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: Feb. 13-16
Valentine's Day, George Washington and a long weekend
Government & Politics
Rep. Takano honors McPike with House floor tribute
New delegate served as Takano's chief of staff for 13 years
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The Alexandria Brief — AM | Thursday, Feb. 12
George Washington Birthday Parade returns Saturday; Duke Street plan takes shape; all five council candidates back Braddock Road bike project
Transportation
Council advances program for up to 60 curbside EV chargers
Private vendors would install and operate chargers at no cost to taxpayers
Transportation
Duke Street plan takes shape ahead of Feb. 25 community meeting
20-year vision for 3.5-mile corridor focuses on affordability, small business, and green space