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Latest Issues

Alexandria beautification commission names 2025 award winners

The Alexandria Beautification Commission announced Monday the winners of its 2025 Beautification Awards, recognizing 19 properties across the city for sustainable landscaping and environmental stewardship.

The commission selected the winne...

6 months ago

Alexandria's Herring re-elected as Virginia House majority leader

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.

Herring won re-election to her District 4 seat last week unopposed, receiving 17,79...

6 months ago

Warner, Kaine split on deal to end shutdown

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.

Sen. Tim Kaine voted to advance the measure, joining seven other Democrats. Sen. Mar...

6 months ago

Federal SNAP benefits could resume this week for Alexandria families

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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.

Gov...

6 months ago

Daily Brief: Monday, November 10

Good morning, Alexandria. Welcome to The Alexandria Brief. I’m Ryan Belmore, and I’ll be bringing you essential Alexandria news every weekday morning.

Here’s what you need to know for Monday, November 10.


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