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Alexandria planning department to host virtual meeting on development, housing initiatives
Alexandria planning department to host virtual meeting on development, housing initiatives
Jan. 8 session will cover stormwater reviews, Duke Street planning and proposed zoning changes
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December 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Alexandria planning department to host virtual meeting on development, housing initiatives
One in critical condition after Alexandria apartment fire
One in critical condition after Alexandria apartment fire
Firefighters found resident in cardiac arrest on sixth floor of Fillmore Avenue building
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December 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
One in critical condition after Alexandria apartment fire
Alexandria School Board approves 2027-28 academic calendars
Alexandria School Board approves 2027-28 academic calendars
School year to start August 23, 2027; staff preparing for "unique challenges" in 2028-29
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December 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Alexandria School Board approves 2027-28 academic calendars
Alexandria home prices forecast to rise fastest in Northern Virginia next year
Alexandria home prices forecast to rise fastest in Northern Virginia next year
Industry projects 4.2% increase for single-family homes as city manager reports growing financial strain among residents
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December 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Alexandria home prices forecast to rise fastest in Northern Virginia next year
Business Brief: Maman opens on King Street; Indochen closing Cameron Station; and more
Business Brief: Maman opens on King Street; Indochen closing Cameron Station; and more
Ross closing in January; Kalm Studio, Movement in Science expanding; Arcadis tapped for West Alexandria Transit Center
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December 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Business Brief: Maman opens on King Street; Indochen closing Cameron Station; and more
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, December 19
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, December 19
School Board approves $282 million plan; weekend packed with holiday markets and live music
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December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, December 19
Alexandria police arrest one, seek two others in $8,000 retail theft on King Street
Alexandria police arrest one, seek two others in $8,000 retail theft on King Street
Officers using real-time camera monitoring responded within minutes to Dec. 10 incident at ALO yoga store
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December 19, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Alexandria police arrest one, seek two others in $8,000 retail theft on King Street
Alexandria School Board approves $282 million capital plan in 5-4 vote
Alexandria School Board approves $282 million capital plan in 5-4 vote
Plan defers Cora Kelly modernization to 2036, converts Jefferson-Houston and Patrick Henry to address middle school overcrowding
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December 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Alexandria School Board approves $282 million capital plan in 5-4 vote
Alexandria School Board unanimously approves naming four facilities after community leaders
Alexandria School Board unanimously approves naming four facilities after community leaders
Board overrides superintendent's recommendation, honors former Mayor Kerry Donley, NFL player Keith Burns
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December 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Alexandria School Board unanimously approves naming four facilities after community leaders
First Night Alexandria celebrates 31 years with $10 tickets, twin fireworks shows
First Night Alexandria celebrates 31 years with $10 tickets, twin fireworks shows
Family-friendly festival features 12 stages of music, comedy and magic across Old Town and Carlyle
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December 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
First Night Alexandria celebrates 31 years with $10 tickets, twin fireworks shows
Alexandria store sells $50,000 Powerball ticket as jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion
Alexandria store sells $50,000 Powerball ticket as jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion
Tiger Market and Bakery on Mount Vernon Avenue among five Virginia retailers to sell second-tier winners
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December 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Alexandria store sells $50,000 Powerball ticket as jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion
Rep. Beyer returns to House Science Committee after two-year absence
Rep. Beyer returns to House Science Committee after two-year absence
Alexandria's congressman tapped for panel overseeing AI, space, and energy policy
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December 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Rep. Beyer returns to House Science Committee after two-year absence
Warner discusses bipartisan child care legislation, addresses surveillance pricing concerns during media availability
Warner discusses bipartisan child care legislation, addresses surveillance pricing concerns during media availability
Virginia senator proposes tax credit to boost child care worker pay while criticizing Trump administration’s approach to federal workforce and consumer protection issues.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Warner discusses bipartisan child care legislation, addresses surveillance pricing concerns during media availability
What's happening this weekend in Alexandria: Dec. 19-21
What's happening this weekend in Alexandria: Dec. 19-21
Here's how to make the most of your weekend.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
What's happening this weekend in Alexandria: Dec. 19-21
Regional board approves 25-year, $297 billion transportation plan
Regional board approves 25-year, $297 billion transportation plan
Alexandria projects include Landmark Transit Center, Potomac Yard transitway extension
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December 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Regional board approves 25-year, $297 billion transportation plan
City seeks approval to demolish Old Town Pool, build new brick bathhouse
City seeks approval to demolish Old Town Pool, build new brick bathhouse
Alexandria files for permit to raze 50-year-old facility in Parker-Gray Historic District; new design features solar panels, modern materials
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December 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
City seeks approval to demolish Old Town Pool, build new brick bathhouse
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, Dec. 18
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, Dec. 18
French bakery fills Foxtrot space, school board votes on capital plan, and Beyer introduces parkway safety bill
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December 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, Dec. 18
What's happening in Alexandria: Thursday, Dec. 18
What's happening in Alexandria: Thursday, Dec. 18
Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria
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December 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
What's happening in Alexandria: Thursday, Dec. 18
Beyer introduces bill to reinvest G.W. Parkway speed camera revenue in safety upgrades
Beyer introduces bill to reinvest G.W. Parkway speed camera revenue in safety upgrades
Legislation would allow Park Service to keep fine revenue for road maintenance, camera installation
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December 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Beyer introduces bill to reinvest G.W. Parkway speed camera revenue in safety upgrades
Alexandria school board advances capital improvement plan, setting up Thursday vote
Alexandria school board advances capital improvement plan, setting up Thursday vote
Plan defers Cora Kelly modernization eight years, converts Jefferson-Houston and Patrick Henry to address middle school overcrowding
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December 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Alexandria school board advances capital improvement plan, setting up Thursday vote
Alexandria school board to vote on CIP plan, facility naming Thursday
Alexandria school board to vote on CIP plan, facility naming Thursday
Board also set to consider naming proposals for Donley, Burns; hear school performance data
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December 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Alexandria school board to vote on CIP plan, facility naming Thursday
City launches Business Passport Program as part of Duke Street planning process
City launches Business Passport Program as part of Duke Street planning process
Initiative encourages residents to visit corridor's approximately 600 small businesses
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December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
City launches Business Passport Program as part of Duke Street planning process
Remaining City Hall services relocating ahead of major renovation project
Remaining City Hall services relocating ahead of major renovation project
Council chambers moving to Del Pepper Resource Center; Old Town Farmers' Market also affected
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December 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Remaining City Hall services relocating ahead of major renovation project
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, Dec. 17
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, Dec. 17
Transportation board eyes 2050, new officers hit the streets, and those Washington Gas letters explained
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, Dec. 17
What's happening in Alexandria: Wednesday, Dec. 17
What's happening in Alexandria: Wednesday, Dec. 17
Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria
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December 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
What's happening in Alexandria: Wednesday, Dec. 17