Ryan Belmore
@ryanbelmore.bsky.social
Founder & Publisher, @alexandriabrief.com
Community-focused journalism
📍Alexandria, VA via Newport, RI
ryan@alexandriabrief.com | Signal: RyanBelmore.703
Community-focused journalism
📍Alexandria, VA via Newport, RI
ryan@alexandriabrief.com | Signal: RyanBelmore.703
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Introducing The Alexandria Brief
Community-focused journalism for Alexandria
www.alexandriabrief.com
Introducing The Alexandria Brief
Daily Brief: Thursday, November 13
Daily Brief: Thursday, November 13
Alexandria City Council calls on sheriff to stop ICE transfers; Hours before shutdown ends, city manager details the toll it has had on Alexandria; and more.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Daily Brief: Thursday, November 13
Reminder- Happening Today: [AlertDC] The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, November 13 at approximately 1:05PM.
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Reminder- Happening Today: [AlertDC] The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, November 13 at approximately 1:05PM.
Theogony: Fall Sports Recap
Fall Sports Recap
Football With a 6-4 record to close the season, the Alexandria City Titans made it to the Class 6 Virginia High School League playoffs. Titan players, including Seniors Lucas Callahan, Alpha Jalloh, Matthew McFillin, Jamar Cannon Jr., Thomas Skinner and Jamonie Williams, are continuing their season in their first playoff game on Friday Nov. 14...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Theogony: Fall Sports Recap
Alexandria City Council calls on sheriff to stop ICE transfers
Alexandria City Council calls on sheriff to stop ICE transfers
Council reads collective statement opposing Sheriff Casey's practice of transferring inmates to immigration authorities on administrative warrants
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November 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Alexandria City Council calls on sheriff to stop ICE transfers
One week into The Alexandria Brief. Today: two groundbreakings, a City Council meeting, seven stories.
Grateful for everyone's support so far. If you know someone in Alexandria who cares about what's happening in our city, please spread the word - alexandriabrief.com.
Here's to week two.
Grateful for everyone's support so far. If you know someone in Alexandria who cares about what's happening in our city, please spread the word - alexandriabrief.com.
Here's to week two.
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
One week into The Alexandria Brief. Today: two groundbreakings, a City Council meeting, seven stories.
Grateful for everyone's support so far. If you know someone in Alexandria who cares about what's happening in our city, please spread the word - alexandriabrief.com.
Here's to week two.
Grateful for everyone's support so far. If you know someone in Alexandria who cares about what's happening in our city, please spread the word - alexandriabrief.com.
Here's to week two.
Hours before shutdown ends, city manager details the toll it has had on Alexandria
Hours before shutdown ends, city manager details the toll it has had on Alexandria
40% of federal workers dipping into savings, food assistance requests surge as city's 13,000 federal employees weather 43-day closure
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November 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Hours before shutdown ends, city manager details the toll it has had on Alexandria
Got my iced coffee and ready to go.
If you can't make it to City Council’s Legislative Meeting in person, you can watch it here apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Det.... 7 p.m. Start time.
If you can't make it to City Council’s Legislative Meeting in person, you can watch it here apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Det.... 7 p.m. Start time.
November 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Got my iced coffee and ready to go.
If you can't make it to City Council’s Legislative Meeting in person, you can watch it here apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Det.... 7 p.m. Start time.
If you can't make it to City Council’s Legislative Meeting in person, you can watch it here apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Det.... 7 p.m. Start time.
Accidentally left my notes in my last story/email. Now you all know how I build my story/ remind myself to do things.
November 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Accidentally left my notes in my last story/email. Now you all know how I build my story/ remind myself to do things.
Judge rules in city's favor in zoning lawsuit
Judge rules in city's favor in zoning lawsuit
Housing advocates celebrate decision on controversial housing initiative
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November 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Judge rules in city's favor in zoning lawsuit
What's Happening in Alexandria - Thursday, November 13
What's Happening in Alexandria - Thursday, November 13
Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria
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November 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
What's Happening in Alexandria - Thursday, November 13
Case file just updated to "hearing order pending". I'm told by a source that I'll have something official tonight on this.
FYI - I'm aware of the Zoning for Housing case at Alexandria Circuit Court this morning. I've reached out to both parties for comments and additional information. Court documents have not been updated with the decision. Will follow up when I hear something official.
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Case file just updated to "hearing order pending". I'm told by a source that I'll have something official tonight on this.
Alexandria rail projects break ground to ease East Coast bottleneck
Alexandria rail projects break ground to ease East Coast bottleneck
Fourth track, bridge replacements and station upgrades aim to separate freight and passenger trains, boost capacity by 33%
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November 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Alexandria rail projects break ground to ease East Coast bottleneck
Theogony: Diversity On and Off the Page
Diversity On and Off the Page
Over the years, the sprawling windows that line the wall of the King Street Library have been the backdrop for various visitors, all bringing with them lessons and stories for an audience of ACHS students. Sporting lavender hair and a spunky confidence, meet the newest visiting speaker: Ellen Oh. Oh is a Korean American author...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Theogony: Diversity On and Off the Page
FYI - I'm aware of the Zoning for Housing case at Alexandria Circuit Court this morning. I've reached out to both parties for comments and additional information. Court documents have not been updated with the decision. Will follow up when I hear something official.
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
FYI - I'm aware of the Zoning for Housing case at Alexandria Circuit Court this morning. I've reached out to both parties for comments and additional information. Court documents have not been updated with the decision. Will follow up when I hear something official.
Tomorrow -> [AlertDC] The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, November 13 at approximately 1:05PM.
November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Tomorrow -> [AlertDC] The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, November 13 at approximately 1:05PM.
Fairstead breaks ground on $120M Samuel Madden Homes redevelopment
Fairstead breaks ground on $120M Samuel Madden Homes redevelopment
Developer, city partners transform historic public housing site into 207-unit sustainable community with permanent affordability
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November 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Fairstead breaks ground on $120M Samuel Madden Homes redevelopment
Theogony: Taste the New Sweetside Coffee and Creamery
Taste the New Sweetside Coffee and Creamery
The Sweet Side Coffee and Creamery officially opened its doors on Oct. 11, 2025, celebrating the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting event. This cozy new neighborhood café is operated by the same team behind Northside 10, another Alexandria-based restaurant. Located at 2 E. Glebe Rd., Alexandria, Va. 22305, The Sweet Side Coffee and Creamery has...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Theogony: Taste the New Sweetside Coffee and Creamery
Daily Brief: Wednesday, November 12
Daily Brief: Wednesday, November 12
Alexandria museums join statewide historic tourism initiative for America's 250th anniversary; Titans earn No. 5 seed, will face Fairfax in Region 6C playoffs; and more.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Daily Brief: Wednesday, November 12
Theogony: Winter Sports Preview
Winter Sports Preview
For ACHS athletes, it’s time to get to work. Winter sports are kicking off starting Monday, Nov. 10, and student athletes are lacing their basketball sneakers, fastening their wrestling helmets, and pulling on their swim caps for a competitive week of tryouts. ACHS offers a wide variety of sports to choose from, so here’s a...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Theogony: Winter Sports Preview
Alexandria museums join statewide historic tourism initiative for America's 250th anniversary
Alexandria museums join statewide historic tourism initiative for America's 250th anniversary
Virginia 250 Passport program launches today with 70 destinations across commonwealth
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November 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Alexandria museums join statewide historic tourism initiative for America's 250th anniversary
Loudoun Times: Alexandria man gets 2 1/2 years for solicitation www.loudountimes.com/news/public_...
Alexandria man gets 2 1/2 years for solicitation
An Alexandria man will serve up to 2 1/2 years for propositioning and arranging to meet a person he thought was an underage boy.
www.loudountimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Loudoun Times: Alexandria man gets 2 1/2 years for solicitation www.loudountimes.com/news/public_...
What's the easiest/best/correct way to get a plat or survey map of your property in Alexandria? Does the city have those maps already? Or do I have to hire a surveyor?
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
What's the easiest/best/correct way to get a plat or survey map of your property in Alexandria? Does the city have those maps already? Or do I have to hire a surveyor?
Alexandria honors 68 Vietnam War fallen heroes at Veterans Day ceremony
Alexandria honors 68 Vietnam War fallen heroes at Veterans Day ceremony
Friends of Rocky Versace hosts annual remembrance at Mount Vernon Recreation Center, recognizing all veterans and Gold Star families
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November 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Alexandria honors 68 Vietnam War fallen heroes at Veterans Day ceremony
What's Happening in Alexandria - Wednesday, Nov. 12
What's Happening in Alexandria - Wednesday, Nov. 12
Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria
dlvr.it
November 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
What's Happening in Alexandria - Wednesday, Nov. 12
Titans earn No. 5 seed, will face Fairfax in Region 6C playoffs
Titans earn No. 5 seed, will face Fairfax in Region 6C playoffs
Alexandria City to travel Friday for first-round matchup
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November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Titans earn No. 5 seed, will face Fairfax in Region 6C playoffs