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Democrats add online voting option for Feb. 21 council primary
Democrats add online voting option for Feb. 21 council primary
Registration open through Friday; in-person voting still available
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February 14, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Democrats add online voting option for Feb. 21 council primary
Alexandria health officials warn residents to avoid Potomac River after sewage spills
Alexandria health officials warn residents to avoid Potomac River after sewage spills
Advisory covers 72.5 miles of river; repairs expected to take four to six weeks
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February 14, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Alexandria health officials warn residents to avoid Potomac River after sewage spills
Agenda:Alexandria calls housing panel nonpartisan. Its board, panelists and questions tell a more complicated story
Agenda:Alexandria calls housing panel nonpartisan. Its board, panelists and questions tell a more complicated story
Board chair says panel is balanced; press release omits panelist's role in lawsuit challenging city's zoning reforms"
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February 13, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Agenda:Alexandria calls housing panel nonpartisan. Its board, panelists and questions tell a more complicated story
Del Ray Hardware wins 2026 Heart of Del Ray Award
Del Ray Hardware wins 2026 Heart of Del Ray Award
Portlances transformed neighborhood staple after taking over in 2024
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February 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Del Ray Hardware wins 2026 Heart of Del Ray Award
Eight Alexandria musicians named finalists for 37th annual Wammie Music Awards
Eight Alexandria musicians named finalists for 37th annual Wammie Music Awards
Local artists earn 11 combined nominations spanning funk, rock, classical, pop and more ahead of March 28 ceremony
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February 13, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Eight Alexandria musicians named finalists for 37th annual Wammie Music Awards
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Friday, Feb. 13
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Friday, Feb. 13
National IQ innovation district launches; city served 40,000 through human services; Valentine's Day and George Washington Birthday Parade tomorrow
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February 13, 2026 at 12:39 PM
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Friday, Feb. 13
Alexandria proclaimed 'Mandela Legacy Day' during visit by Nelson Mandela's grandson
Alexandria proclaimed 'Mandela Legacy Day' during visit by Nelson Mandela's grandson
Ndaba Mandela spoke at Community Praise Church for Black History Month celebration
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February 12, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Alexandria proclaimed 'Mandela Legacy Day' during visit by Nelson Mandela's grandson
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This week we kicked off Alexandria's commemoration of America's 250th birthday! Mark your calendars for Sails on the Potomac in June and visit alexandriava.gov/America250 for other events we'll be hosting to celebrate our nation's Semiquincentennial.
#AlexandriaVA #America250 #VA250
#AlexandriaVA #America250 #VA250
February 12, 2026 at 9:33 PM
This week we kicked off Alexandria's commemoration of America's 250th birthday! Mark your calendars for Sails on the Potomac in June and visit alexandriava.gov/America250 for other events we'll be hosting to celebrate our nation's Semiquincentennial.
#AlexandriaVA #America250 #VA250
#AlexandriaVA #America250 #VA250
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Want to know how your tax dollars fund everything from everyday recreation to emergency storm recovery? Engage in this year's budget process!
Listen to work sessions, attend public hearings, and submit feedback to help guide how we invest City funds. More at engage.alexandriava.gov/fy27alxbudget.
Listen to work sessions, attend public hearings, and submit feedback to help guide how we invest City funds. More at engage.alexandriava.gov/fy27alxbudget.
February 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Want to know how your tax dollars fund everything from everyday recreation to emergency storm recovery? Engage in this year's budget process!
Listen to work sessions, attend public hearings, and submit feedback to help guide how we invest City funds. More at engage.alexandriava.gov/fy27alxbudget.
Listen to work sessions, attend public hearings, and submit feedback to help guide how we invest City funds. More at engage.alexandriava.gov/fy27alxbudget.
City served more than 40,000 residents through human services programs last year
City served more than 40,000 residents through human services programs last year
Annual report highlights behavioral health access, youth engagement, and multilingual outreach
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February 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
City served more than 40,000 residents through human services programs last year
Virginia Theological Seminary honors Stephen Colbert, wife with highest award
Virginia Theological Seminary honors Stephen Colbert, wife with highest award
Late-night host and his wife receive seminary's highest honor at New York City service
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February 12, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Virginia Theological Seminary honors Stephen Colbert, wife with highest award
Alexandria’s Most Famous Food Snorter on How She’s Kicking Her “Strange Addiction” washingtonian.com/2026/02/12/a...
Alexandria’s Most Famous Food Snorter on How She’s Kicking Her “Strange Addiction” - Washingtonian
On the recent seventh season premiere of My Strange Addiction, the long-running TLC show spotlighting folks who suffer from "strange" (usually life-threatening) "addictions" (usually not quite addicti...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Alexandria’s Most Famous Food Snorter on How She’s Kicking Her “Strange Addiction” washingtonian.com/2026/02/12/a...
Alexandria joins Arlington in launching National Innovation Quarter
Alexandria joins Arlington in launching National Innovation Quarter
The new nonprofit aims to be 'connective tissue' for the region's defense tech and startup ecosystem, with a $5 million budget over three years.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Alexandria joins Arlington in launching National Innovation Quarter
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: Feb. 13-16
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: Feb. 13-16
Valentine's Day, George Washington and a long weekend
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February 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: Feb. 13-16
Rep. Takano honors McPike with House floor tribute
Rep. Takano honors McPike with House floor tribute
New delegate served as Takano's chief of staff for 13 years
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February 12, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Rep. Takano honors McPike with House floor tribute
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Thursday, Feb. 12
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Thursday, Feb. 12
George Washington Birthday Parade returns Saturday; Duke Street plan takes shape; all five council candidates back Braddock Road bike project
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February 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM
The Alexandria Brief — AM | Thursday, Feb. 12
New comment on "Council candidates back Braddock Road project, bike safety investments".
"It is disappointing that the candidates do not respect the overwhelming majority of Alexandria residents who say they do not and will not ride bikes."
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"It is disappointing that the candidates do not respect the overwhelming majority of Alexandria residents who say they do not and will not ride bikes."
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Council candidates back Braddock Road project, bike safety investments
Five Democrats competing in Feb. 21 firehouse primary respond to BPAC questionnaire
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February 12, 2026 at 10:22 AM
New comment on "Council candidates back Braddock Road project, bike safety investments".
"It is disappointing that the candidates do not respect the overwhelming majority of Alexandria residents who say they do not and will not ride bikes."
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"It is disappointing that the candidates do not respect the overwhelming majority of Alexandria residents who say they do not and will not ride bikes."
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Northern Virginia leaders today unveiled the National Innovation Quarter — "National IQ" — a new innovation district spanning Arlington and Alexandria focused on national competitiveness and local economic growth. technical.ly/civics/natio...
Northern Virginia bets on new ‘National IQ’ district to speed innovation
Stretching across Arlington and Alexandra, the initiative aims to connect leaders across sectors. It already counts Northrop Grumman and SAIC as partners.
technical.ly
February 12, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Northern Virginia leaders today unveiled the National Innovation Quarter — "National IQ" — a new innovation district spanning Arlington and Alexandria focused on national competitiveness and local economic growth. technical.ly/civics/natio...
Theogony: Mayor Gaskins Highlights “Unspoken Heroes” in Black History Month Forum Event
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Mayor Gaskins Highlights “Unspoken Heroes” in Black History Month Forum Event
On the morning of Feb. 6, Alexandria City High School officially kicked off its Black History Month celebrations. Staff hosted Mayor Alyia Gaskins in the Forum at Minnie Howard for a discussion on her...
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February 12, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Theogony: Mayor Gaskins Highlights “Unspoken Heroes” in Black History Month Forum Event
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Press Release: Beyer, Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Hospitals from Natural Disasters (via @beyer.house.gov)
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Beyer, Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Hospitals from Natural Disasters
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February 12, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Press Release: Beyer, Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Hospitals from Natural Disasters (via @beyer.house.gov)
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[AlertDC] MPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating 3-year-old Millon Honest Jeter, who was last seen in the 4100 block of W Street, NW on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Please contact MPD at (202)727-9099 or text 50411 with any information
Please contact MPD at (202)727-9099 or text 50411 with any information
February 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM
[AlertDC] MPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating 3-year-old Millon Honest Jeter, who was last seen in the 4100 block of W Street, NW on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Please contact MPD at (202)727-9099 or text 50411 with any information
Please contact MPD at (202)727-9099 or text 50411 with any information
Council advances program for up to 60 curbside EV chargers
Council advances program for up to 60 curbside EV chargers
Private vendors would install and operate chargers at no cost to taxpayers
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February 11, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Council advances program for up to 60 curbside EV chargers
“Director Kristina Friedgen, the production team, and the cast are up to the task and bring spirit, joy, and a surprising amount of youthful hopefulness to their rock and roll romp.”
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Theatre Review: ‘School of Rock’ at Little Theatre of Alexandria
At Little Theatre of Alexandria, “you’re in the band” once you score a ticket to their winter musical, “School of Rock.” Based on the beloved, 2003 comedy film of the same name starring Jack Black, th
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February 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
“Director Kristina Friedgen, the production team, and the cast are up to the task and bring spirit, joy, and a surprising amount of youthful hopefulness to their rock and roll romp.”
mdtheatreguide.com/2026/02/thea...
mdtheatreguide.com/2026/02/thea...
Virginia Theological Seminary has conferred the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership on Stephen Colbert for his work as a satirist who provokes critical thinking and inspires change, and on Evelyn McGee-Colbert for her ministry and leadership in the arts.
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VTS awards the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership to Stephen Colbert and Evelyn McGee-Colbert
[ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 11, 2026] – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has conferred the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership on Stephen Colbert for his work as a satirist who provokes cr…
episcopalnewsservice.org
February 11, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Virginia Theological Seminary has conferred the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership on Stephen Colbert for his work as a satirist who provokes critical thinking and inspires change, and on Evelyn McGee-Colbert for her ministry and leadership in the arts.
episcopalnewsservice.org/pressrelease...
episcopalnewsservice.org/pressrelease...
Duke Street plan takes shape ahead of Feb. 25 community meeting
Duke Street plan takes shape ahead of Feb. 25 community meeting
20-year vision for 3.5-mile corridor focuses on affordability, small business, and green space
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February 11, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Duke Street plan takes shape ahead of Feb. 25 community meeting