From home checks for travelers to tracking devices for people who wander, several no-cost services are available to city residents.

The Old Town Farmers’ Market will temporarily relocate to the 100 block of North Royal Street and Tavern Square courtyard beginning in January 2026 as City Hall and Market Square undergo significant renovations.

The City of Alexandria released a draft strategic plan on Friday to guide economic development over the next five years and beyond — the first comprehensive planning effort since 2007.

This story has been updated with a statement received today from School Board Chair Dr. Michelle Rief. open.substack.com/pub/alexandr...

City's historic ban takes effect next November, but electric alternatives will still create noise.

From debates over civic association representation to controversies over school capacity planning, Alexandria tackled challenging questions this week about how the city makes decisions. Here’s what you need to know for Friday, November 21.

Tuesday meeting also includes Alex311 milestone update, Del Ray Turkey Trot Day proclamation.

Do you live in Rosemont? According to the Rosemont Citizens Association, you’re now on record opposing bike lanes on Braddock Road.

Alexandria’s Multi-Disciplinary Team that responds to child abuse allegations has been named the 2025 MDT of the Year by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Virginia at the Virginia Crimes Against Children Conference.

City places 10th in the nation for using technology to improve services for residents

On tap this weekend: Holiday Tree Lighting, Alexandria Cider Festival, Port City Turkey Trot 5k & 10K, and more.

Senator tells The Alexandria Brief that GSA must improve transparency following displacement of 1,600 employees.

A community advocacy group that has opposed eliminating elementary education at Jefferson-Houston School is pushing back against school board members’ efforts to accelerate conversions of the city’s two K-8 schools.

It’s a busy Thursday in Alexandria, from Beaujolais tastings to city commission meetings. Here’s what you need to know for Thursday, November 20.

The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review unanimously approved the City Hall renovation project Wednesday night, with extensive design requirements that the city had explicitly opposed, including mandatory chimneys and arched entrances.

Here's a look at what's coming up on Thursday in Alexandria.

The City of Alexandria has maintained a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Municipal Equality Index, marking the sixth consecutive year the city has achieved the distinction.

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced Tuesday that Alexandria will receive $10.9 million in federal funding for its DASH Bus Fleet Replacement & Facility Rehabilitation project.

The Alexandria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to consider multiple development proposals and zoning amendments.

Alexandria will hold its first community open house for the Duke Street Land Use Plan on Wednesday, December 10, offering residents a chance to shape the future of the corridor stretching from Alexandria Union Station to Van Dorn Street.

Get caught up on all of the latest Alexandria news and information that you need to know about.

Alexandria firefighters rescued an unconscious person and extinguished a 14th-floor apartment fire at 5375 Duke Street late Tuesday night, according to the Alexandria Fire Department.

Board considers modulars, accelerated conversions as officials project continued capacity pressure despite enrollment decline

This is a great, deep dive on affordable housing preservation. Our Master Plan process has a strong focus on building and (specifically last night) preserving "affordable units." That's great! But so far I'm not seeing substantive discussion of preserving "affordability" more broadly

Looking ahead, here's what's happening on Wednesday in Alexandria.

Two cities have preserved thousands of affordable units through strike funds and small sites programs. Here's what worked, what it cost, and which strategies Alexandria could implement.

“Virginia Tech’s newly named head football coach James Franklin and his wife, Fumi, made a surprise visit to the Board of Visitors quarterly meeting in Alexandria on Tuesday, just one day after Franklin’s hiring was announced.” news.vt.edu/articles/202...

ACPS’ school board will hold its second work session on the proposed $340.4 million capital improvement program tonight, focusing on enrollment projections and middle school capacity solutions.

As city pursues plan to preserve thousands of affordable units, understanding definitions and income thresholds is crucial to grasping who would benefit.

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Next week marks exactly one year since Tarrick McGuire became the Alexandria Police Department's 16th police chief. via WUSA9

Alexandria proposes 40 strategies to preserve affordable housing, protect tenants; What's Happening in Alexandria - Tuesday, November 18; and more.

Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Tuesday, November 18, in Alexandria.

Alexandria has lost nearly two-thirds of its naturally affordable housing since 2000. On Monday night, city officials unveiled an ambitious, 40-strategy plan to stop the bleeding during a Housing 2040 Community Meeting.

Quantrell Avenue near N. Armistead Street was closed Monday evening after a vehicle caught fire inside a parking garage, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

A federal magistrate judge at the Alexandria Division courthouse ordered the full disclosure of grand jury materials to former FBI Director James B. Comey Jr.’s defense team Monday.

A new initiative aims to provide direct financial assistance to Alexandria residents who are still reeling from the recent federal government shutdown, organizers announced on Monday.

The competition pool at Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility has reopened following a mechanical issue with its filtration system that forced an unexpected closure earlier this month.

The Alexandria Police Department is offering residents two ways to support local youth this holiday season through a toy drive this Friday and upcoming Christmas tree sales.

Here’s what you need to know for Monday, November 17.

Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Monday, November 17, in Alexandria.

A man was wounded in a stabbing Sunday evening in the 3900 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue, and a suspect has been arrested, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

The city will host its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Market Square at 301 King St.

Update: The council approved a master plan amendment, zoning text amendment, and coordinated development district concept plan for several Potomac Yard properties.

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong wind winds and low humidities, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

Update: The council unanimously approved a development special use permit and site plan for a multi-unit residential dwelling at 4880 Mark Center Drive, along with a parking reduction request.

The Alexandria City Council unanimously approved multiple development projects during the morning portion of its Saturday public hearing.

Alexandria defense contractor lands $90M Army contract for nuclear facility support

A Duke Street restaurant property has sold to a new owner who found the listing through social media, according to the brokerage firm that represented the seller.

Alexandria City’s football season ended Friday night with an 18-13 loss to Fairfax in the first round of the Region 6C playoffs.