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Alexandria City Council ends impasse, approving police union’s collective bargaining salary increase

By James Cullum
Dozens of Alexandria Police Department officers attended City Council's public hearing on collective bargaining with the department's union on Tuesday night, Dec. 9, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria City Council ended the collective bargaining impasse regarding three outstanding issues between the Alexandria Police Department’s union and the city late last night (Tuesday).

In a meeting at City Hall that lasted until 11:30 p.m., Council decided in favor of the Alexandria chapter of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association’s request for $10.2 million in increased salaries for APD officers, sergeants and lieutenants over the next three years, while backing the city’s positions on pay parity and an annual $1,200 longevity bonus for those sworn staffers.

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Morning Notes for December 10, 2025

By ALXnow.com
Holmes Run trail in December 2025 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

VRE Names New President — “Virginia Railway Express will soon have new leadership at the helm, with Katie Choe stepping in as its next chief executive officer as the system accelerates its shift from a commuter-focused rail service to expanded operations beginning in January.” [Virginia Mercury]

APD Story Updated — A story published Monday was updated with a table reflecting the city of Alexandria’s most recent collective bargaining offer to the Virginia Police Benevolent Association from the time of publication. Another story regarding last night’s City Council resolution hearing is forthcoming. [ALXnow]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 9, 2025

By ALXnow.com

Good Tuesday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Dec 9, 2025.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. ‘Ten Thousand Villages’ store in Old Town to rebrand as ‘The World Crafted on King’ (467 views)
  2. Gaskins discusses the future of Alexandria’s affordable housing with Atlantic editor (363 views)
  3. Amid staffing issues, Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire touts crime reduction in first year (338 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

🌦️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect rain between 8am and 2pm, with cloudy skies and a high near 45. There will be south winds of 11-14 mph, gusting up to 25 mph, and a 40% chance of precipitation. The night will be mostly cloudy, with lows around 32 and west winds of 10-13 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
– Oprah Winfrey

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Police investigate after vehicle strikes pedestrian in Rosemont

By James Cullum
Alexandria Fire Department ambulance. (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Alexandria police are investigating after a vehicle struck a man at the intersection of Russell Road and W. Glendale Avenue in Rosemont this afternoon (Tuesday).

The victim sustained a non-life threatening head injury, according to dispatch reports. The incident briefly shut down southbound Russell Road at W. Glendale Avenue, and police and the Alexandria Fire Department responded to the scene.

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Amid staffing issues, Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire touts crime reduction in first year

By James Cullum
Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire (staff photo by James Cullum)

It’s been a long first year for Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire.

While the city has seen a double-digit reduction in reported crime to-date this year, the Alexandria Police Department is struggling with staffing and compensation. Ongoing staffing issues have prompted McGuire to transfer some officers from specialized units to staff patrol operations on the street.

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Biennial ‘AlexMoves’ transportation survey is taking responses through Dec. 28

By Katie Taranto
Alexandria Transit Company (photo courtesy DASH)

The city of Alexandria is seeking residents’ insights on how they are commuting and getting around the city.

The city released its 2025 AlexMoves survey yesterday (Monday), aiming “to gather a representative sample of trips made in the City of Alexandria.” The survey, also known as the Transportation Needs Assessment Survey, is conducted in partnership with firm Polco and will be open through Sunday, Dec. 28.

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Del Ray’s ‘Candy Cane Bar Crawl’ returns this Saturday, with 18 participating restaurants

By James Cullum
2018 Candy Cane Bar Crawl (via Del Ray Candy Cane Bar Crawl/Facebook)

A popular holiday-themed bar crawl is returning to Del Ray this Saturday.

The 10th annual Candy Cane Bar Crawl will be held from 12:30 to 6 p.m., encouraging attendees to eat, drink and be merry, according to a flier posted by the hosting Del Ray Business Association. This year’s crawl includes raffles, trivia, a photo booth and costume contest, along with 18 participating restaurants promising festive libations.

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Gaskins discusses the future of Alexandria’s affordable housing with Atlantic editor

By Katie Taranto
(From left to right) Mayor Alyia Gaskins, Yoni Appelbaum of The Atlantic and Laura Dobbs, Policy Director of Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia during a Dec. 8 affordable housing discussion at The Lyceum (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Mayor Alyia Gaskins shared possible initiatives to preserve Alexandria’s dwindling affordable housing supply during a conversation with an editor at The Atlantic last night (Monday).

Gaskins and Yoni Appelbaum, author of “Stuck“, met at The Lyceum to discuss affordable housing, the history of zoning laws and how Alexandria should approach ongoing efforts to update its Housing Master Plan.

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‘Ten Thousand Villages’ store in Old Town to rebrand as ‘The World Crafted on King’

By James Cullum
The previous Ten Thousand Villages at 915 King Street in Old Town (via Google Maps)

A longstanding nonprofit retailer dedicated to fair trade practices with artisans around the world is set to undergo a rebranding.

After closing multiple locations around the country and shifting to online sales, Ten Thousand Villages at 915 King Street continue as-is, but with a new identity. In February, the Old Town shop will hold its grand reopening as “The World Crafted on King.”

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