Ryan Belmore
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📍Alexandria, Va via Newport, RI.
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📍Alexandria, Va via Newport, RI.
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Yesterday, I stood outside Christ Church for several hours with thousands of people in 33-degree weather, watching a Buddhist monk who has been walking for 107 days, tell us to brush our teeth.
Not exactly. But sort of.
Not exactly. But sort of.
Publisher's note: Clean the mirror
Publisher's note: Clean the mirror
On monks, mirrors, and what thousands of Alexandrians stood in the cold to hear
dlvr.it
February 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Yesterday, I stood outside Christ Church for several hours with thousands of people in 33-degree weather, watching a Buddhist monk who has been walking for 107 days, tell us to brush our teeth.
Not exactly. But sort of.
Not exactly. But sort of.
Good morning, Alexandria. It’s Election Day — again.
Here’s the latest news and a look at what’s happening today.
Here’s the latest news and a look at what’s happening today.
February 10, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Good morning, Alexandria. It’s Election Day — again.
Here’s the latest news and a look at what’s happening today.
Here’s the latest news and a look at what’s happening today.
Reposted by Ryan Belmore
Thousands line Old Town streets to welcome Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace
Thousands line Old Town streets to welcome Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace
Mayor Gaskins presents proclamation; monk tells crowd of thousands to practice mindfulness, 'react with kindness only'
dlvr.it
February 9, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Thousands line Old Town streets to welcome Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace
Reposted by Ryan Belmore
That halftime show? Otra cosa.
February 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
That halftime show? Otra cosa.
Good marketing opportunity for these organizations to reach more than just their base. They just need to spread the word about their good work.
February 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Good marketing opportunity for these organizations to reach more than just their base. They just need to spread the word about their good work.
If folks want to send me the links info, I can try to round them up in one story and link out to them. And/or the survey takers should send out a press release promoting their questions and why they thought it was important.
February 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
If folks want to send me the links info, I can try to round them up in one story and link out to them. And/or the survey takers should send out a press release promoting their questions and why they thought it was important.
February 8, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Two weeks after the ice storm, a pause for gratitude
Publisher's note: The people who got us through
Publisher's note: The people who got us through
Two weeks after the ice storm, a pause for gratitude
dlvr.it
February 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Two weeks after the ice storm, a pause for gratitude
Reposted by Ryan Belmore
This story has been updated with additional details.
Buddhist monks on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace expected to pass through Alexandria
Group of about 19 monks left Fort Worth in October, are expected to reach Washington, D.C., by Feb. 10; rolling road closures planned in Old Town and along Route 1
www.alexandriabrief.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:58 AM
This story has been updated with additional details.
As of yesterday afternnon, yes, according to Pat Miller
February 7, 2026 at 12:25 PM
As of yesterday afternnon, yes, according to Pat Miller
Finally have the route close to down.
Buddhist monks on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace expected to pass through Alexandria
Buddhist monks on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace expected to pass through Alexandria
Group of about 19 monks left Fort Worth in October, are expected to reach Washington, D.C., by Feb. 10; rolling road closures planned along Route 1
dlvr.it
February 6, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Finally have the route close to down.
Not yet, I’m told by APD tonight. www.alexandriabrief.com/p/buddhist-m...
Buddhist monks on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace expected to pass through Alexandria
Group of about 19 monks left Fort Worth in October, are expected to reach Washington, D.C., by Feb. 10; rolling road closures planned along Route 1
www.alexandriabrief.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Not yet, I’m told by APD tonight. www.alexandriabrief.com/p/buddhist-m...
I haven’t left home in almost a week. Lol
February 6, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I haven’t left home in almost a week. Lol
Nope. Working from Atlas Brew Works. Trying to wrap up another story before that.
February 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Nope. Working from Atlas Brew Works. Trying to wrap up another story before that.
Reposted by Ryan Belmore
February 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Nasime is on the list at #12 (not #8) and Thompson Italian doesn’t appear on the list at all. Nasime is the only ALX on the list
February 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Nasime is on the list at #12 (not #8) and Thompson Italian doesn’t appear on the list at all. Nasime is the only ALX on the list
Don't you have a sport story, or five, you owe me?
February 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Don't you have a sport story, or five, you owe me?
send some this way too thezebra.org/2026/01/27/w...
Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants: Two Alexandria Standouts Recognized
ALEXANDRIA, VA - Washingtonian's Top 100 Alexandria restaurants are in the spotlight right now, with Alexandria's Nasime and Thompson Italian earning
thezebra.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM
send some this way too thezebra.org/2026/01/27/w...
I couldn't find the dog's address, so I went to what it listed as its hometown.
Still waiting for the "real Alexandria" outrage on this story, btw.😂
alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/alexand...
Still waiting for the "real Alexandria" outrage on this story, btw.😂
alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/alexand...
Two Alexandria Grocery Stores to Close Their Doors
The company announced Tuesday that they plan to close the physical stores as of Feb. 1.
alexandrialivingmagazine.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM
I couldn't find the dog's address, so I went to what it listed as its hometown.
Still waiting for the "real Alexandria" outrage on this story, btw.😂
alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/alexand...
Still waiting for the "real Alexandria" outrage on this story, btw.😂
alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/alexand...
Later this month, I'm sitting down with the Leadership Alexandria class to talk about education. Not the data. Not the blame. What it actually looks like when a community shows up for its kids. Thanks to the Chamber ALX for the invite.
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Publisher's Note: The kids are listening
Neighborhoods are built by people who show up, not people with opinions.
www.alexandriabrief.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Later this month, I'm sitting down with the Leadership Alexandria class to talk about education. Not the data. Not the blame. What it actually looks like when a community shows up for its kids. Thanks to the Chamber ALX for the invite.
www.alexandriabrief.com/p/publishers...
www.alexandriabrief.com/p/publishers...
I've sent some questions over to APD. Thanks again.
February 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
I've sent some questions over to APD. Thanks again.
Thanks for the tip
February 6, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Thanks for the tip
The Coalition for A Livable Alexandria uses properties on Upland Place as an example in latest fundraising appeal.
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The Coalition for A Livable Alexandria uses properties on Upland Place as an example in latest fundraising appeal.