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The Alexandria Brief

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Alexandria has a plowblem, and it wants your help

The city's transportation department is taking snow plow name suggestions through Sunday, Nov. 22, following Arlington, where the fleet already includes Plowy McPlowface and Alex Snowvechkin.

Alexandria, VA · 11h

The Alexandria Brief

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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 13-15

A Spirit semifinal, Bright Nights’ final opening night, free shredding, Scouting for Food, the Film Festival, and Titans football and flag football.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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City of Alexandria Plans to Convert Cameron Run from a Park to a Sports Complex

NOVA Parks is ending its tenure overseeing Cameron Run Regional Park. The organization has leased the land from the City of Alexandria for the past 45 years. That lease will conclude on December 31, 2028, a NOVA Parks press release announced Tuesday. The End of an Era. NOVA Parks has...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Alexandria

Alexandria and DC have a complicated history. When the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 established the 100 square miles that would become the nation’s capital, Alexandria—founded in 1749 and one of the oldest cities in the country—sat within its boundaries. But representatives of Alexandria immediately wanted out: As part of DC, they’d lost their position as the county seat in Fairfax, they couldn’t vote in congressional and presidential elections, and political and economic discord grew. Eventually, the interest in retrocession became mutual as abolitionists sought to outlaw slavery in DC and wanted Alexandria—then a hub for the trade of enslaved people—to be moved back to Virginia. In July 1846, that happened. The city continued to grow, with its prosperity, according to the tourism organization Visit Alexandria, “inextricably linked to the work of enslaved and free African Americans,” whose stories make up much of the town’s past. Today, it combines centuries of history with modern-day shops, restaurants, and activities for residents and visitors alike.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Passengers at Tri-Cities Airport affected by nationwide flight grounding

Washington, DC · 9h

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What Does $49.9 Million Buy Near Alexandria? Step Inside Dan Snyder’s Potomac Mansion

Nov. 12, 2026 | ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria house hunters know what it’s like to look at a listing and think, “How much?” Here’s one that might make you say it out loud. On Nov. 10, the luxury real estate site The American Man$ion took...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

The Alexandria Brief

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From $155,000 to $4 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week

Sellers collected 90.8% of what they first asked, the widest gap in weeks.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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12 Incredible Virginia Suburb Restaurants Worth The Drive For Serious Food Lovers

One of these restaurants sits inside an inn and stagecoach stop from the 1760s. People still eat dinner there by the fireplace, more than two centuries later. I love that detail more than I can explain. The surprises keep coming. A former sous chef from one of the most famous...

Virginia · 2d

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Heightened security at Alexandria City High School after social media threats

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — There will be heightened security at Alexandria City High School campuses Thursday after authorities were notified of threats made towards the school on social media. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said it is actively investigating the online threats, and that it will increase its presence...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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A wave of religious discrimination claims is coming, attorneys say

WASHINGTON — Two sessions at the American Bar Association’s 2026 Labor & Employment Law conference this past weekend highlighted attorneys’ suspicions that a potential wave of religious discrimination claims against employers is on its way — relevant given the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s shifting priorities highlighted in a nomination and a nominee hearing this week.

Washington, DC · 2d

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This Must-Visit Food Hall In Virginia Has Something For Nearly Every Craving

For every three meals sold at one food hall, a donation goes to a local food assistance center. I’m giving that a moment, because it means your dumpling habit quietly helps a neighbor. That detail tells you a lot about the place. It sits right above a busy Metro...

Virginia · 2d

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FULL: FAA ground stop: Airspace reopened, Duffy, Mullin explain data outage

The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a nationwide ground stop after more than four hours Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin explain what caused the just the second nationwide ground stop since 9/11.

Washington, DC · 6h

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Hotel Chocolat Plans a December Opening in Old Town Alexandria

Chocolate, according to Hotel Chocolat, should be more than a sweet indulgence. The British chocolatier has built its reputation around a simple philosophy: more cacao, less sugar. Its approach combines high-quality chocolate, inventive flavors and a sense of playfulness. “It’s a really beautiful chocolate brand that is high cacao, less...

Alexandria, VA · 20h

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Alexandria Film Festival turns 20, holiday lights’ last run in this weekend’s lineup

More activities are moving indoors and holiday events are starting to appear around Alexandria in mid-November. This weekend, the Alexandria Film Festival celebrates 20 years, and the newly-renamed Bright Nights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run returns for its final season. Other highlights include the Banned Books Speakeasy and specialty tours at Fort Ward Museum and Lee-Fendall House.

Alexandria, VA · 18h

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Sloppy Mama’s BBQ takes Thanksgiving dinner off your to-do list

Hosting Thanksgiving can take most of a week: the grocery runs, the oven juggling, the stack of pans afterward. Sloppy Mama’s BBQ on Langston Boulevard offers a way to skip all of it with ready-to-go Thanksgiving dinners, made from scratch and picked up at 5731 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207.

Arlington County, VA · 1d

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The Collins D.C. Council Report: Housing, Utilities, and Numbers Crunching

The D.C. Council advanced several key pieces of legislation on November 10, 2026, focused on the RFK Campus redevelopment, renewable energy utility regulation, fair share housing targets, and Events DC's excess cash calculations. The post The Collins D.C. Council Report: Housing, Utilities, and Numbers Crunching appeared first on The Washington Informer .

Washington, DC · 17h

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» Defendant Accepts Plea Offer for Gun Possession, Awaits Sentencing

Before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Nov. 12, a defendant accepted a plea offer for gun possession that stemmed from police responding to a shooting. In court, Isaiah Bolt, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business for his involvement in an incident that occurred on the 5500 block of Illinois Avenue, NW, on Aug. 23.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Iwuchukwu’s 28 Points Saves Hoyas From Disaster

The Georgetown University men’s basketball team beat the Delaware State University Hornets 83-78 on Nov. 10, led by a dominant performance from senior center Vince Iwuchukwu. Georgetown (3-0) started the game off looking unprepared for Delaware State (1-2), but Iwuchukwu finished the game with a career-high 28 points and...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Friday Freebies: Enjoy yourself on Friday the 13th

Want to enjoy yourself on Friday the 13th? WTOP has rounded up some free food, events and other freebies happening around the D.C. area on Nov. 13. We run them down every Friday morning on air at 103.5 FM and here on WTOP.com. Know of a freebie you’d like featured...

Washington, DC · 22h

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Alexandria parents petition ACPS to limit school-issued device use

Hundreds of parents and community members have signed onto a letter asking Alexandria City Public Schools leaders to put limits on students using school-issued tablets and laptops. The parent-led petition, addressed to the Alexandria City School Board, Acting Superintendent Grace Taylor and incoming Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt, called for “age-appropriate screen...

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