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Alexandria ranks 15th nationally for National Night Out The recognition comes as the city saw 50 registered events and a 33% drop in Part 1 crime offenses

Alexandria ranks 15th nationally for National Night Out

Nine Alexandria deputies graduate from regional training academy Officers complete 10-week basic training, prepare for assignments at detention center

Nine Alexandria deputies graduate from regional training academy

Virginia Tech to honor graduate students at Alexandria ceremony Dec. 15 Event at Potomac Yard academic building will be followed by Dec. 19 commencement in Blacksburg

Virginia Tech to honor graduate students at Alexandria ceremony Dec. 15

Alexandria accepting applications for stormwater fee credit program Property owners in Alexandria can now apply for credits that could cut their stormwater utility bills in half.

Alexandria accepting applications for stormwater fee credit program

Warner announces reelection bid, proposes tech companies help fund AI job losses Virginia's senior senator warns of economic disruption, criticizes Washington's response

Warner announces reelection bid, proposes tech companies help fund AI job losses

The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, December 2 ACPS enrollment, facility names and police agreement head to school board Thursday

The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, December 2

What's happening in Alexandria: Tuesday, December 2 Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria

What's happening in Alexandria: Tuesday, December 2

School board to tackle police partnership, facility naming, and academic calendars at Thursday meeting Board expected to extend SRO agreement while community poll results reveal divided opinions on honoring local figures

School board to tackle police partnership, facility naming, and academic calendars at Thursday meeting

ACPS enrollment falls 2.5% in largest decline since COVID-19 pandemic District came in 617 students below projection; high school saw steepest drop

ACPS enrollment falls 2.5% in largest decline since COVID-19 pandemic

ACPS seeks second extension of police partnership agreement as review continues Six-month extension would keep current terms in place through June 2026

ACPS seeks second extension of police partnership agreement as review continues

One clear winner, three close calls: ACPS facility naming poll leaves board with tough decisions Superintendent recommends moving forward on Early Childhood Center courtyard, deferring other three names until at least FY 2028

One clear winner, three close calls: ACPS facility naming poll leaves board with tough decisions

Alexandria bars, restaurants shake up specials for DC Cocktail Week Jula's on the Potomac, Matt & Tony's and Milk & Honey offer holiday-themed drinks and bites through Dec. 7

Alexandria bars, restaurants shake up specials for DC Cocktail Week

Two parades, one day: Your guide to Alexandria's holiday weekend Scottish Walk, boat parade bring road closures, traffic changes to Old Town

Two parades, one day: Your guide to Alexandria's holiday weekend

The Alexandria Brief: Monday, December 1 Snow tonight, Santa train today and a busy week of holiday events and city meetings

The Alexandria Brief: Monday, December 1

What's happening in Alexandria - Monday, December 1 Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria

What's happening in Alexandria - Monday, December 1

Alexandria police close section of King Street overnight after vehicle crashes into electrical pole Driver uninjured; power restoration expected by late afternoon

Alexandria police close section of King Street overnight after vehicle crashes into electrical pole

Mystic Bar & Grill permanently closing on Sunday Location at 220 North Lee St. has seen three restaurants close since 2016

Mystic Bar & Grill permanently closing on Sunday

Chinquapin Park Recreation Center marks 40 years with month of free activities, discounts December celebration includes free swim week, fitness demos, raffles and discounted passes

Chinquapin Park Recreation Center marks 40 years with month of free activities, discounts

The Alexandria Brief: Friday, November 28 50th Annual Del Ray Turkey Trot | Plaid Friday | Christmas Trees for a cause

The Alexandria Brief: Friday, November 28

The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, November 27 Happy Thanksgiving, Alexandria.

The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, November 27

ACHS Titans step up to the mic to share Thanksgiving gratitude Hallway microphone invites students and staff to reflect on gratitude

ACHS Titans step up to the mic to share Thanksgiving gratitude

Del Ray Turkey Trot, parking relief, and Plaid Friday: What to know for Thanksgiving weekend in Alexandria Road closures in effect Thursday morning for milestone 50th anniversary race; parking enforcement suspended through Friday

Del Ray Turkey Trot, parking relief, and Plaid Friday: What to know for Thanksgiving weekend in Alexandria

Coalition says law firm offered fee deal as group seeks funds for zoning appeal Group says it has raised $12,000 toward $45,000 goal

Coalition says law firm offered fee deal as group seeks funds for zoning appeal

What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: November 27-30 50th Alexandria Turkey Trot, Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, and much more.

What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: November 27-30

Council receives presentation on ALX Forward economic development framework Public comment period runs through Dec. 5; adoption vote set for Dec. 13

Council receives presentation on ALX Forward economic development framework

Alexandria lawmakers outline state legislative priorities ahead of January session Delegation discusses housing, healthcare and gun safety amid budget constraints and federal funding uncertainty

Alexandria lawmakers outline state legislative priorities ahead of January session

The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, November 26 Alex311 marks five years with faster response times, AI-powered upgrades planned | Alexandria City Council honors holiday traditions with proclamations | and more.

The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, November 26

What's happening in Alexandria: Wednesday, November 26 Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria

What's happening in Alexandria: Wednesday, November 26

Alex311 marks five years with faster response times, AI-powered upgrades planned City's customer service program has handled more than 172,000 requests since 2020

Alex311 marks five years with faster response times, AI-powered upgrades planned