Ryan Belmore is a journalist based in Alexandria, Virginia. He served as Publisher of ALXnow from March to October 2025. He can be reached at [email protected].
Kevin C. Greenlief is set to become the new Director of Finance for Alexandria, starting April 28, 2025.
City Manager James F. Parajon made the announcement on Thursday (April 24) following a nationwide search. Greenlief brings over four decades of public service experience to the table.
The City of Alexandria is gearing up for an important discussion on affordable housing preservation on April 29. The event, part of the Housing 2040 Master Plan process, will bring together local and regional partners to address this crucial issue.
According to the City of Alexandria, affordable housing preservation is “the act of investing in existing housing to enhance its long-term affordability, livability, and financial viability”.
The City of Alexandria observed its 36th annual Days of Remembrance ceremony on Thursday (April 24) to commemorate victims of the Holocaust at Market Square in front of City Hall.
The ceremony featured a candle lighting, prayers, and reflections on the importance of remembrance and action against hatred.
Around 150 students from Alexandria City High School participated in a financial literacy workshop at the Minnie Howard campus on Monday (April 21). Wells Fargo and the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, Inc. (SFEPD) organized the event as part of the Hands on Banking Initiative.
Students received personalized financial profiles and had to manage expenses within a set budget.
Alexandria is buzzing with activity this weekend, April 25-27, offering residents and visitors a diverse mix of history, community engagement, and entertainment.
Saturday marks a highlight for history enthusiasts with the 92nd annual Historic Garden Week opening doors to some of Old Town’s most exclusive private homes and gardens.
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Virginia ranks 11th nationwide for housing affordability and homebuilding efforts, according to a new Realtor.com report released today (April 24).
The state receives a B-grade in the “Grading the States: Affordability & Homebuilding Report Cards,” which evaluates all 50 states on their ability to tackle housing challenges and meet future supply needs.
AlexRenew is proposing a $258.3 million budget for fiscal year 2026, along with a two-year rate adjustment to fund ongoing infrastructure investments, including the RiverRenew program.
The wastewater treatment authority plans a 5.0% rate increase beginning July 1, 2025, followed by a 5.7% increase starting July 1, 2026. For the average residential customer using 4,000 gallons of water monthly, this translates to approximately $2.76 more per month in the first year and an additional $3.31 per month in the second year.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) has released new redistricting maps for elementary and middle schools.
The plans, now called Square, Circle, and Triangle, were presented at a Redistricting Hybrid Community Meeting on Tuesday (April 22).
The Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) School Board held a public hearing on Monday, April 21, on the draft 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
Despite encouraging the community to provide a final round of feedback on the plan, no community members signed up to speak, resulting in just a four-minute hearing.
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) has launched a Draft Action Plan for a regionally connected Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that could significantly enhance transit options in Alexandria and throughout Northern Virginia.
The plan identifies up to 28 potential BRT routes across the region, with several directly serving Alexandria or connecting the city to neighboring jurisdictions.
