TPB approves $160K for Alexandria bike network, Mount Vernon Avenue safety study
Regional board signs off on a $980,000 package; all 12 funded projects land in Maryland and Virginia
Ryan Belmore
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Alexandria, Virginia
Design plan for Trump's proposed Washington arch is approved by key federal agency
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation's capital.
League of Women Voters to host Alexandria post-legislative town hall May 28
The city's state senator and three delegates will discuss the General Assembly session and take residents' questions at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center.
Chamber ALX names second 40 Over 40 class for 2026
The 40 honorees will be celebrated Aug. 13 at the American Physical Therapy Association headquarters, in an awards event presented by United Bank; the announcement follows the chamber's 40 Under 40 class unveiled earlier this month
Daily Brief | May 21
School board presses staff on cuts a day before the deadline to amend the budget; Alexandria gears up for the World Cup, finishes its switch to electric leaf blowers, and rain scuttles the community cookout again.
School Board works through budget questions before Friday's deadline
Members pressed staff on central office staffing, healthcare costs and proposed cuts during a second work session on the adjusted FY 2027 budget; final adoption is set for June 11
Washington Spirit reach Concacaf W Champions Cup final with 1-0 win at Pachuca
Claudia Martínez's 81st-minute goal and Sandy MacIver's fifth straight clean sheet send the Spirit to Saturday's final against Club América — as demand surges back home.
Police cruiser, vehicle collide at Braddock and Russell roads
No injuries were reported in the Wednesday afternoon crash, which slowed traffic in the area. Police say it is under investigation.
Alexandria finishes switch to electric leaf blowers ahead of citywide gas ban
City crews went electric this week. Residents, businesses and contractors must follow by Nov. 17, when violations can carry $100 to $500 fines.
Alexandria gears up for World Cup with Croatian cultural festival, watch parties
City to host free waterfront celebration June 6; training at Episcopal confirmed closed to public
Warner targets $1 billion ballroom funding, Trump Mobile in Virginia media call
The Virginia Democrat said he will offer amendments during this week's reconciliation votes and has written to Trump Mobile's chief executive over the venture's 'made in America' claims.
Publisher's Note: Sometimes what's best for all of us isn't best for any one of us
The Braddock Road vote is settled. How a divided neighborhood lives with it is not.
Daily Brief | May 20
Schools say enrollment dip is no cliff; Transportation Commission weighs $35M grant bid; West End plans its first festival
Alexandria schools enrollment fell 2.5% last fall, but officials say it's not a cliff
Special-education and English-learner populations are growing even as overall enrollment falls — and they cost more per student to educate
Power plant deconstruction, remediation on agenda for May 26 HRP community meeting
Online session comes one week before the Planning Commission takes up Phase I approvals
Best of the West End Festival to debut in Cameron Station on June 6
WEBA's first outdoor festival will feature a marketplace, live music and a beer garden at Ben Brenman Park