It’s been another busy week in Alexandria as the city adapts to changes under the Trump administration.
Local organization Tenants and Workers United has been working to help families access resources, including legal representation, to prepare for possible ICE raids.
On the government side, Alexandria is working on a budget with awareness that federal spending cuts could have a dramatic impact on local programs reliant on federal funding and grants.
The most-read stories this week were:
- Alexandria families prepare for the worst as immigration crackdowns spark fear, uncertainty (6608 views)
- Notes: Arlington pastry shop Eclairons to open in former Firehook location (4598 views)
- Planning for new Eisenhower Metro station park to kick off next year (or sooner) (2842 views)
- City Council discussion revives possibility of new Alexandria middle school (2508 views)
- Alexandria leadership bracing for cuts to federal grants and funding (2460 views)
- Alexandria renews push to kickstart beleaguered Old Town North arts district (2090 views)
- Old Town North roads closing Friday and next week for historic canal relocation (2031 views)
- Alfred Street Baptist Church cancels annual Kennedy Center performance over arts venue controversy (1885 views)
