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Delegate Charniele Herring was re-elected Sunday as Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, continuing in the position she has held since 2020.
Alexandria's Herring re-elected as Virginia House majority leader
Democrat continues in historic leadership role after unopposed district win
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November 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Delegate Charniele Herring was re-elected Sunday as Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, continuing in the position she has held since 2020.
Virginia’s two Democratic senators took opposing positions Sunday night as the Senate voted 60-40 to advance a deal to end the 40-day government shutdown.
Warner, Kaine split on deal to end shutdown
Virginia senators diverge as Senate advances funding measure 60-40; Warner cites health care concerns
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November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Virginia’s two Democratic senators took opposing positions Sunday night as the Senate voted 60-40 to advance a deal to end the 40-day government shutdown.
Federal food assistance payments disrupted by the government shutdown could resume this week, affecting approximately 4,400 Alexandria families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Federal SNAP benefits could resume this week for Alexandria families
State pauses emergency food program as payments restart amid ongoing legal battle
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November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Federal food assistance payments disrupted by the government shutdown could resume this week, affecting approximately 4,400 Alexandria families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Reminder: North Royal Street between Cameron and King streets will be closed to all traffic for three days this week as the city conducts investigation and testing work for the City Hall and Market Square renovation project.
North Royal Street to close Nov. 10-13 for City Hall project
Old Town thoroughfare will be shut down Nov. 10-13 for testing ahead of renovation project
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November 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Reminder: North Royal Street between Cameron and King streets will be closed to all traffic for three days this week as the city conducts investigation and testing work for the City Hall and Market Square renovation project.
Here’s what you need to know for Monday, November 10.
Daily Brief: Monday, November 10
Freedom House Museum reopens after exterior restoration; What's Happening in Alexandria - Monday, Oct. 10; and more.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Here’s what you need to know for Monday, November 10.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Monday, Oct. 10, in Alexandria.
What's Happening in Alexandria - Monday, Oct. 10
Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria
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November 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Monday, Oct. 10, in Alexandria.
City to present flood plan findings at Monday meeting
City to present flood plan findings at Monday meeting
Modeling shows increased vulnerability in Holmes Run, Cameron Run and Backlick Run watersheds
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November 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
City to present flood plan findings at Monday meeting
Freedom House Museum reopens after exterior restoration
Freedom House Museum reopens after exterior restoration
Former slave trading headquarters restored to 1861 appearance; interior work planned next
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November 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Freedom House Museum reopens after exterior restoration
The Alexandria City High School Titans fell to South County 24-17 on Friday night, closing out their regular season with a 6-4 record.
Titans fall to South County 24-17, finish season 6-4
Alexandria City closes regular season with road loss Thursday night
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November 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The Alexandria City High School Titans fell to South County 24-17 on Friday night, closing out their regular season with a 6-4 record.
The City of Alexandria will present early design plans for infrastructure stabilization measures along Taylor Run at a community meeting on Nov. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center Multipurpose Room, 901 Wythe Street.
Alexandria to present early design for Taylor Run infrastructure project
Community meeting set for Nov. 13 to discuss stormwater, sewer stabilization plans
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November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The City of Alexandria will present early design plans for infrastructure stabilization measures along Taylor Run at a community meeting on Nov. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center Multipurpose Room, 901 Wythe Street.
The Alexandria Planning Commission voted 6-1 on Wednesday to approve a special use permit allowing La Pluma Coffee and Wine at 1000 Cameron Street to add 12 outdoor dining seats and extend Sunday operating hours until 10 p.m.
Planning commission approves outdoor seating expansion for La Pluma despite neighbor complaints
Commission voted 6-1 for 12 additional seats and extended Sunday hours, with new conditions to address violations
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November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Alexandria Planning Commission voted 6-1 on Wednesday to approve a special use permit allowing La Pluma Coffee and Wine at 1000 Cameron Street to add 12 outdoor dining seats and extend Sunday operating hours until 10 p.m.
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A great step forward in the process! Thrilled and honored to be working on those 88 affordable units. Onward to DSUP!
The Alexandria Planning Commission approved three interconnected amendments Thursday night that will enable development of the final vacant parcels in South Potomac Yard, including 88 committed affordable housing units.
Planning commission approves Potomac Yard amendments to enable final development phase
Changes shift density from office to residential use, clearing way for 640 new homes including 88 affordable units near Metro station
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November 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A great step forward in the process! Thrilled and honored to be working on those 88 affordable units. Onward to DSUP!
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This tidbit was tucked in at the bottom of today's brief, and the linked report is a really fascinating look at investor activity in different housing markets across the US. Highly recommend clicking thru to peruse it
I love the smell of housing data in the morning
I love the smell of housing data in the morning
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This tidbit was tucked in at the bottom of today's brief, and the linked report is a really fascinating look at investor activity in different housing markets across the US. Highly recommend clicking thru to peruse it
I love the smell of housing data in the morning
I love the smell of housing data in the morning
The Alexandria Planning Commission approved three interconnected amendments Thursday night that will enable development of the final vacant parcels in South Potomac Yard, including 88 committed affordable housing units.
Planning commission approves Potomac Yard amendments to enable final development phase
Changes shift density from office to residential use, clearing way for 640 new homes including 88 affordable units near Metro station
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November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Alexandria Planning Commission approved three interconnected amendments Thursday night that will enable development of the final vacant parcels in South Potomac Yard, including 88 committed affordable housing units.
Here’s what you need to know for Friday, November 7, 2025.
Daily Brief: Friday, November 7
ACPS superintendent proposes $340 million capital budget for aging facilities; Conservative group files civil rights complaint against Alexandria over equity policies; and more.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Here’s what you need to know for Friday, November 7, 2025.
10-year plan emphasizes infrastructure maintenance, capacity adjustments and middle school conversions
ACPS superintendent proposes $340 million capital budget for aging facilities
10-year plan emphasizes infrastructure maintenance, capacity adjustments and middle school conversions
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November 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
10-year plan emphasizes infrastructure maintenance, capacity adjustments and middle school conversions
A conservative legal organization has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the city, alleging its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies violate federal anti-discrimination laws.
Conservative group files civil rights complaint against Alexandria over equity policies
America First Legal alleges city's diversity initiatives violate federal anti-discrimination laws
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November 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
A conservative legal organization has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the city, alleging its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies violate federal anti-discrimination laws.
The Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) announced Thursday it has completed its relocation from 320 South Henry Street in Alexandria to North Palm Beach, Florida.
Aerospace Medical Association relocates headquarters from Alexandria to Florida
Aviation medicine group sells South Henry Street building after 37 years
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November 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) announced Thursday it has completed its relocation from 320 South Henry Street in Alexandria to North Palm Beach, Florida.
The Alexandria City Council will address budget planning and transportation issues during its legislative meeting on Tuesday.
City council to consider FY 2027 budget guidance, paratransit fare changes at Tuesday meeting
Docket includes transportation issues, taxicab regulations and contested board appointments
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November 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Alexandria City Council will address budget planning and transportation issues during its legislative meeting on Tuesday.
Alexandria City Council will consider accepting an archaeological collection from the Colross estate site during its legislative meeting next week, a move that would bring artifacts from one of the few studied urban plantation sites back to the city.
City Council to vote on accepting historical archaeological collection
Artifacts from Colross estate, an early 19th-century plantation site, have been stored in Maryland since 2003 excavation
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November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Alexandria City Council will consider accepting an archaeological collection from the Colross estate site during its legislative meeting next week, a move that would bring artifacts from one of the few studied urban plantation sites back to the city.
From live music and entertainment to high school sports and community events, here’s how to make the most of your weekend.
The Weekend Brief: November 7-9, 2025
Your guide to events, entertainment, and happenings in Alexandria this weekend
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November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
From live music and entertainment to high school sports and community events, here’s how to make the most of your weekend.
The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory Thursday for Alexandria and surrounding areas, warning that overnight temperatures could drop to 33 degrees and damage sensitive outdoor plants.
Frost advisory issued for Alexandria, surrounding areas
National Weather Service warns overnight temperatures could drop to 33 degrees
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November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory Thursday for Alexandria and surrounding areas, warning that overnight temperatures could drop to 33 degrees and damage sensitive outdoor plants.
The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review concluded a marathon meeting at approximately 11:43 p.m. Wednesday after deliberating for 4 hours and 43 minutes on seven applications.
Alexandria architectural board wraps marathon meeting near midnight
Seven applications reviewed including window replacements, restaurant alterations, and door denials during lengthy November session
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November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review concluded a marathon meeting at approximately 11:43 p.m. Wednesday after deliberating for 4 hours and 43 minutes on seven applications.
Reminder: The Alexandria Planning Commission will consider tonight whether to allow more flexibility for developers in South Potomac Yard’s remaining vacant blocks.
Planning Commission to consider flexibility for Potomac Yard development
Staff propose eliminating use-by-use density caps in favor of overall maximum, minimum requirements for transit-adjacent sites
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November 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Reminder: The Alexandria Planning Commission will consider tonight whether to allow more flexibility for developers in South Potomac Yard’s remaining vacant blocks.
Reminder: Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt will present her proposed capital improvement program budget for fiscal years 2027-2036 at tonight’s school board meeting.
Alexandria schools superintendent to present 10-year capital budget Thursday
Board will also hear updates on high school academies, approve course catalog
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November 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Reminder: Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt will present her proposed capital improvement program budget for fiscal years 2027-2036 at tonight’s school board meeting.