Aaliyah Harris, a sophomore at Bishop Ireton High School, has been selected to represent the U.S. in the Under-21 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Poland this summer. (WTOP)

National leaders to gather in Alexandria for faith-based housing summit

Winter Storm Watch issued for Alexandria; heavy snow possible Sunday night into Monday

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) will host a virtual briefing on the Potomac Interceptor sewer pipeline collapse on Monday at 1 p.m. Livestream and more info - mwcog_nfe20_2017_.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT...

Alexandria releases Housing 2040 blueprint with 10 goals, calling for zoning reforms, stronger tenant protections, and new tools to stem displacement

The Democratic firehouse primary for Alexandria City Council is today from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. In-person voting is at Beatley Library (5005 Duke St.) and Chick Armstrong Recreation Center (25 West Reed Ave.)

1 to 3 inches of snow possible Sunday night as Alexandria braces for winter storm

This story was updated with a list of specific offices in the Eisenhower Avenue building identified as potential exposure sites.

Alexandria city manager to kick off FY 2027 budget season, discuss property assessments Tuesday

Personal attacks emerge in Braddock Road public comments ahead of Monday hearing

Hands down the best resource out there, comparing the candidates across both issues and audiences I'm sure it was an absolute bear to put together

Wondering who to vote for in tomorrow's Firehouse Primary? Here are nearly 4,000 words to help you choose.

Where the five Democratic candidates stand on the issues — in their own words

Alexandria to host community meeting on I-395 ramp project tied to Inova hospital development

Potomac River water advisory remains in effect with no end date; Virginia testing water for bacteria

ACPS reports sharp decline in fights, assaults; vaping an ongoing concern

The Alexandria Brief: Friday, Feb. 20

School Board adopts $408M budget

Fire displaces 140 residents at Key Towers apartment complex

Measles exposure reported at Alexandria office building as Virginia cases reach 10

Can a museum visit make you a better citizen? Alexandria thinks its data has an answer

Pro-housing group ranks council candidates ahead of Saturday primary

Tourism officials flag economic headwinds, shifting traveler habits as Alexandria enters 2026

Visit Alexandria unveils 'Unlock Your Story' marketing campaign at annual industry event

What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: Feb. 20-22

Publisher's note: Understanding the Braddock Road corridor improvements project

Community Lodgings secures $2.5M state award to advance Elbert Ave. affordable housing development

The Alexandria City School Board will formally adopt its FY 2027 budget this evening, following Tuesday’s work session, where members signaled support for restoring a Latin teaching position while leaving a healthcare cost shift to employees in place. www.alexandriabrief.com/p/acps-schoo...

The Alexandria Brief and the Liberally Social Podcast were able to host podcasts with four out of the five Democratic City Council candidates this week. Watch, listen to, or read about the conversations below.

This story has been updated with information from YIMBY's of NOVA following last night's Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations candidate forum. www.alexandriabrief.com/p/council-ca...

The Alexandria Brief — AM | Thursday, February 19

Alexandria man among three sentenced in Washington-area airbag theft ring

This story has been updated with information from BPAC following tonight’s Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations candidate forum. open.substack.com/pub/alexandr...

Firehouse Primary Interviews — A conversation with Cesar Madison Tapia

Whiskey & Oyster to close Feb. 28, ending five-year run

Mayor pushes back on claims of unified opposition or support for Braddock Road bike lanes

It’s bittersweet to leave the House of Delegates, but I’m excited to join the State Senate tomorrow!

ACPS School Board to vote on FY 2027 budget Thursday

Alexandria lands $2.17 million in federal funds for school crossing safety upgrades

Excited to be sworn in and on the job in Richmond!

Want to see how the City’s budget comes together? Join us for an upcoming City Council Work Session and get a behind-the-scenes look at how funding decisions are made. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Budget or join in person at the Del Pepper Center (4850 Mark Center Dr.) at 7 p.m., Feb. 25

Chamber ALX's Chair's Reception returns Feb. 27 at Aslin Beer Co.

Wells Fargo announces $500,000 grant to Alexandria nonprofit at N. Washington Street branch reopening

State board seats open to Virginia residents amid new administration

Firehouse Primary Interviews — A conversation with Charles Sumpter

The Alexandria Brief — AM | Wednesday, Feb. 18

School Board signals support for Latin program, healthcare cost shift stays in budget

Del Ray Chili Cook Off returns Feb. 28 to support Mount Vernon school pantry

The Pentagon's newest CIO, Kirsten Davies, gathered her department's senior leaders and staff together at the War Department's Mark Center in Alexandria, Feb. 10, where "she laid out a vision for her office that focuses strongly on supporting America's warfighters." www.war.gov/News/News-St...

City Manager to present FY 2027 budget next week