One detail worth noting: the sheriff's office is the only major department in the Safe, Secure & Just portfolio without performance indicators in the proposed budget.

$977 million city budget. $408 million school budget. Just one news organization in Alexandria covering both in depth. You know where to find us.

Catching up on episodes of Last Week Tonight. Alexandria PD spotted in this recent episode. m.youtube.com/watch?v=jP4_...

This story has been updated to reflect that a revised docket published Friday morning shows the resolution of intent has been added to Tuesday's City Council meeting agenda as item 18.

Just realized this week marks one year of covering Alexandria full-time. Thanks to all for reading and supporting my work over the last 365!

FYI - Newsletter subscribers. Yes, I've noticed "The Alexandria Brief" displays four times at the top of our newsletter. My design changes still won't save. Working on it. Thanks for your patience and for putting up with me.

Virginia Richards, the 80-year-old Alexandria woman reported critically missing Thursday, has been found safe, police announced Thursday evening.

Will be interesting to watch which organizations can pull this off. www.niemanlab.org/2026/03/with...

Heads up.

I just checked my doorbell camera history, because you just never know. I encourage my neighbors in Alexandria to do the same.

Get caught up on all of the latest Alexandria news, and have a look at what's happening around the city today.

Here's my recap of last night's School Board and City Council joint budget meeting.

Time for City Council/School Board work session

Three candidates, three visions for Alexandria City Council — here's where they stand

Alison Virginia O'Connell wants a further-left voice on Alexandria City Council

I forwarded this to my wife asking her what she thought of me/business adopting the park in front of our house.🤞 www.alexandriava.gov/news-rpca/20...

Four months in at @alexandriabrief.com. Here's a look at where we are today, and how you can help. Thanks to all for reading and your ongoing support.

Frank Fannon wants to bring balance back to the Alexandria City Council

Sandy Marks wants to keep Alexandria City Council moving forward

Thanks to everyone who watched today's candidate interviews. And thank you for the feedback. One of the purposes of a live interview is letting a candidate put their truth out there. I try to push back & ask for receipts — but a live interview is about the candidate, not how fast I can fact-check.

Sandy Marks, one of three candidates in the April 21 Alexandria City Council special election, will join Alexandria Brief publisher Ryan Belmore for a live 30-minute interview today at 1 p.m.

Frank Fannon, one of three candidates in the April 21 Alexandria City Council special election, will join Alexandria Brief publisher Ryan Belmore for a live 30-minute interview today at noon.

Waterfront Church seeks window signage permit; childcare center looks to consolidate locations

March in Alexandria: 12 events you shouldn't miss

ACPS 2030 plan shows broad progress at midyear, but staffing goal hits wall

The Alexandria Brief: Monday, March 2

Alexandria braces for wintry mix Monday, warm-up expected by week's end

From busking King Street to leading the parade: Rook Richards comes home as Alexandria's St. Patrick's Day grand marshal

This week in Alexandria: Budget talks, housing plan, and a St. Patrick's Day parade

Nice to see almost everyone at Empty Bowls! Next year I'll remember to take a photo or two. Great event. Well done, Alive!

Sandy Marks to sit down with Alexandria Brief for live interview ahead of April 21 special election

Alison Virginia O'Connell to sit down with Alexandria Brief for live interview ahead of April 21 special election

Frank Fannon to sit down with Alexandria Brief for live interview ahead of April 21 special election

Three candidates certified for April 21 Alexandria City Council special election

Alexandria City Council special election: I've invited all three candidates to sit down for a live one-on-one virtual video conversation on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week, ahead of early voting, which starts on Friday. Stay tuned.

The Alexandria Brief-PM | Friday, February 27

Richmond decisions could reshape Alexandria's budget — for better or worse

Coalition for a Livable Alexandria raises $28,000 to fund zoning lawsuit appeal

The Garden reopens Friday after winter break, signaling start of spring season

Alexandria's housing blueprint is out; Saturday is your chance to weigh in in person

The 10-day weather forecast for Alexandria is a beautiful thing.

The Alexandria Brief: Friday, Feb. 27

Warner, Kaine endorse Beyer's reelection bid in Virginia's 8th

Officials break ground on 377-unit affordable housing project at Victory Center

ACPS parent groups mobilize against proposed schools funding increase

Two independents file for Alexandria City Council special election

Update: The Alexandria Republican City Committee has confirmed it will not name a replacement.

The Alexandria Brief-PM | Thursday, Feb. 26

Republican nominee withdraws from Alexandria City Council race, citing financial disclosure requirements

Alexandria Planning Commission takes up housing, zoning reform in March and April hearings