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City proposes more right-turn-on-red bans in Old Town and at two school intersections
10/16/2026

City proposes more right-turn-on-red bans in Old Town and at two school intersections

The Traffic and Parking Board votes Oct. 26.

Faster permits may be coming to Alexandria; HUD should be fully moved in by year’s end; Union Station changes for travel...
10/16/2026

Faster permits may be coming to Alexandria; HUD should be fully moved in by year’s end; Union Station changes for travelers start today

Your daily Alexandria briefing for Friday, Oct. 16.

Data center moratorium bills stack up ahead of Virginia legislative session in January
10/16/2026

Data center moratorium bills stack up ahead of Virginia legislative session in January

Lawmakers are pushing to curb data center development in the commonwealth as some feel the governor’s proposed plan doesn’t go far enough

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders try to put disheartening tie behind them as unbeaten 49ers loom
10/16/2026

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders try to put disheartening tie behind them as unbeaten 49ers loom

Daniels acknowledged his role Thursday in his first news conference since Sunday's disheartening 27-27 tie with the New York Giants, and he was introspective after a few days of reflection.

AEDP says HUD move to Alexandria finishes by year-end
10/15/2026

AEDP says HUD move to Alexandria finishes by year-end

The economic development partnership counted 2,700 jobs among its fiscal 2026 wins. A council member asked whether the agency’s arrival will help Carlyle.

WTOP:‘Anti-immigration’ flyers placed on cars in Alexandria neighborhood; Community worries it may discourage voting
10/15/2026

WTOP:‘Anti-immigration’ flyers placed on cars in Alexandria neighborhood; Community worries it may discourage voting

A neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia, woke up to "anti-immigration" flyers on their car windshields.

Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 16-18
10/15/2026

Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 16-18

A Super Bowl champ gets his name on the field, Hank’s shucks its 17th Oysterfest, and early voting opens on the weekend

Alexandria Union Station closes to cars starting Friday as Amtrak work cuts VRE trains short of Washington
10/15/2026

Alexandria Union Station closes to cars starting Friday as Amtrak work cuts VRE trains short of Washington

No parking or drop-off at the station Oct. 16-26. VRE will end trains at L’Enfant Oct. 19-23, with the last morning train on each line stopping at Alexandria.

Alexandria picked for Bloomberg Philanthropies housing initiative
10/15/2026

Alexandria picked for Bloomberg Philanthropies housing initiative

One of 15 cities picked nationally, Alexandria will receive between $450,000 and $750,000 to speed up permitting, expand accessory dwelling units or create a housing strike team.

From $324,900 to $1.5 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
10/15/2026

From $324,900 to $1.5 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week

Every home that sold within 36 days got its asking price or better, and every home that took 40 days or more sold for less

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