The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, April 14
Council submits 10 add/delete proposals ahead of Saturday budget hearing; affordable housing waitlist opens next week for Sansé; city marks 37th Holocaust remembrance today
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The Alexandria Brief: Monday, April 13
Spanberger vetoes skill games bill; big week ahead for budget, parking overhaul, and police-in-schools hearing; eight days until Election Day
The Alexandria Brief: Saturday, April 11
Nearly 13,300 have already voted as extended early voting begins; two ACHS seniors land $40,000 Amazon scholarships; council to consider parking fine hike, Sunday meters Tuesday
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, April 10
School Board discusses police-in-schools agreement ahead of public hearing; Waterfront Taco Factory takes shape in Old Town; big weekend ahead
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, April 9
It's Local News Day; state education officials surprise Jefferson-Houston teacher with regional honor; Alexandria faces nation's second-highest AI job risk
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, April 8
Pedestrian struck at Braddock Road intersection amid corridor debate; state education officials hold listening session tonight; seasonal bars signal spring's return
The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, April 7
Five Alexandria restaurants named RAMMYS finalists; Kay-Wyatt separation deal includes $37,500 payout; tall ships festival coming to waterfront in June
The Alexandria Brief: Monday, April 6
Alexandria deputy arrested after alleged drug smuggling attempt; several crashes close streets over the weekend; pinwheel garden planted for Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, April 3
Four Alexandria favorites serving up at Nationals Park; Spring2ACTion returns April 22; RiverRenew opens pocket park along Hooffs Run
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, April 2
Vice Mayor Bagley completes landmark year as VRE chair; DCANTER uncorks Old Town grand opening; Metro proposes more frequent A76 service
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, April 1
Spanberger signs Bennett-Parker bill for disabled veterans; city issues stop work order at Gustave Boulangerie; Alexandria woman pleads guilty to wire fraud
The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, March 31
Little Theatre announces 2026/2027 season; gas prices top $4 a gallon; Iverson Street renaming hearing set for April 30
The Alexandria Brief: Monday, March 30
Kay-Wyatt shares personal message on resignation; council-ACPS dispute emerges over CBA data; VRE bridge project brings noise to Rosemont this spring
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, March 27
School Board accepts superintendent's resignation; council enters add-delete stretch with tax increase on table; thousands expected at No Kings protest Saturday
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, March 26
Alexandria sees sharpest crime drop in DMV region; Croatia's World Cup base camp plans revealed; Four Mile Run kayak launch earns state's top environmental honor
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, March 25
Council signals support for scaled-back waterfront flood plan; Winter Storm Fern response cost $9.6M; Braddock Road appeal hearing set for May 16