Ryan Belmore
@ryanbelmore.bsky.social
Founder & Publisher, @alexandriabrief.com
📍Alexandria, VA via Newport, RI
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📍Alexandria, VA via Newport, RI
ryan@alexandriabrief.com | Signal: RyanBelmore.703
Powering @whatsupnewp.com since 2012
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Introducing The Alexandria Brief
Community-focused journalism for Alexandria
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Introducing The Alexandria Brief
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New comment on this story- “The Rosemont Citizens Association voted to oppose removing parking spaces on Braddock Road between Russell Road and Commonwealth Avenue. They did NOT vote to oppose bike lanes.”
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Do you live in Rosemont? You're now on record opposing bike lanes on Braddock Road
Citizens association vote by fewer than 100 residents raises questions about neighborhood representation
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November 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
New comment on this story- “The Rosemont Citizens Association voted to oppose removing parking spaces on Braddock Road between Russell Road and Commonwealth Avenue. They did NOT vote to oppose bike lanes.”
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Meeting Notice: The Final Docket for the Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Planning Commission Public Hearing is now available
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November 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Meeting Notice: The Final Docket for the Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Planning Commission Public Hearing is now available
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Happy Friday Alexandria! We're girding our loins and triumphantly penetrating the earth, so you know it's time for a new issue of ALXtra with @oconnell.bsky.social:
Friendly Fire
If you’ve watched Alexandria politics this year—not just paid vague attention to the news, but actually binged hours of Council hearing livestreams like they’re the new season of Stranger Things—you m...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Happy Friday Alexandria! We're girding our loins and triumphantly penetrating the earth, so you know it's time for a new issue of ALXtra with @oconnell.bsky.social:
Say what you normally want about the Alexandria listserv’s, but today they've been great.
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Say what you normally want about the Alexandria listserv’s, but today they've been great.
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We’re back! Check out the latest episode of Council Connection, in which @sarahbagley.bsky.social and I discussed not one not two but seven city Council meetings in September and October!
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September & October 2025 Recaps
Podcast Episode · Alexandria Council Connection · 11/21/2025 · 1h 13m
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November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We’re back! Check out the latest episode of Council Connection, in which @sarahbagley.bsky.social and I discussed not one not two but seven city Council meetings in September and October!
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Let the record show that I never miss Washingtonian Today, even if I don’t read it until 2pm
“almost as good a place to live as neighboring Del Ray”
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“almost as good a place to live as neighboring Del Ray”
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November 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Let the record show that I never miss Washingtonian Today, even if I don’t read it until 2pm
“almost as good a place to live as neighboring Del Ray”
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“almost as good a place to live as neighboring Del Ray”
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🆕 Suspected drunk driver from Alexandria strikes parked vehicle in Woodbridge, attempts to flee from Prince William County Police and then -- when being apprehended -- assaults officer. Charges include... 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🆕 Suspected drunk driver from Alexandria strikes parked vehicle in Woodbridge, attempts to flee from Prince William County Police and then -- when being apprehended -- assaults officer. Charges include... 1/2
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Richard J. Fiesel, 59, of Alexandria, has been charged with one count of reckless handling of a firearm after his gun accidentally discharged during a youth soccer game at Holman Middle School in Henrico in September.
Man charged after gun accidentally discharged at Henrico youth soccer game
A man has been charged after a gun accidentally discharged during a youth soccer game at Holman Middle School in Henrico County in September.
Henrico Police have charged 59-year-old Alexandria man Richard J. Fiesel with one count of reckless handling of a firearm.
Officers said the firearm fell out of
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November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Richard J. Fiesel, 59, of Alexandria, has been charged with one count of reckless handling of a firearm after his gun accidentally discharged during a youth soccer game at Holman Middle School in Henrico in September.
What's the final verdict - is there a Spirit watch party in Alexandria on Saturday night?
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
What's the final verdict - is there a Spirit watch party in Alexandria on Saturday night?
The familiar roar of gas-powered leaf blowers will echo through Alexandria’s neighborhoods for one last fall season, as the city approaches a historic ban that takes effect in just less than a year.
However, the transition to electric and other alternative leaf blowers will not eliminate noise.
However, the transition to electric and other alternative leaf blowers will not eliminate noise.
City's historic ban takes effect next November, but electric alternatives will still create noise.
Alexandria's last fall with gas-powered leaf blowers draws to close
City's historic ban takes effect next November, but electric alternatives will still create noise
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November 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The familiar roar of gas-powered leaf blowers will echo through Alexandria’s neighborhoods for one last fall season, as the city approaches a historic ban that takes effect in just less than a year.
However, the transition to electric and other alternative leaf blowers will not eliminate noise.
However, the transition to electric and other alternative leaf blowers will not eliminate noise.
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Have you been impacted by the federal workforce reductions?
"Translate Your Resume, Transform Your Story" is this Saturday, November 22 at the Del Pepper Center.
✅Free food
✅Free professional headshots
✅Free childcare (ages 5 - 12)
Space is limited. Register to attend: wearewellfed.com/recipe
"Translate Your Resume, Transform Your Story" is this Saturday, November 22 at the Del Pepper Center.
✅Free food
✅Free professional headshots
✅Free childcare (ages 5 - 12)
Space is limited. Register to attend: wearewellfed.com/recipe
November 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Have you been impacted by the federal workforce reductions?
"Translate Your Resume, Transform Your Story" is this Saturday, November 22 at the Del Pepper Center.
✅Free food
✅Free professional headshots
✅Free childcare (ages 5 - 12)
Space is limited. Register to attend: wearewellfed.com/recipe
"Translate Your Resume, Transform Your Story" is this Saturday, November 22 at the Del Pepper Center.
✅Free food
✅Free professional headshots
✅Free childcare (ages 5 - 12)
Space is limited. Register to attend: wearewellfed.com/recipe
Some feedback via email on my story says it "seeks drama and division."
I disagree. It educates 4,000+ residents about representation. When RCA says "the Association voted" without noting 59 of 4,136 residents participated, many don't realize they're being represented. They deserve to know.
I disagree. It educates 4,000+ residents about representation. When RCA says "the Association voted" without noting 59 of 4,136 residents participated, many don't realize they're being represented. They deserve to know.
Do you live in Rosemont? According to the Rosemont Citizens Association, you’re now on record opposing bike lanes on Braddock Road.
Do you live in Rosemont? You're now on record opposing bike lanes on Braddock Road
Citizens association vote by fewer than 100 residents raises questions about neighborhood representation
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November 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Some feedback via email on my story says it "seeks drama and division."
I disagree. It educates 4,000+ residents about representation. When RCA says "the Association voted" without noting 59 of 4,136 residents participated, many don't realize they're being represented. They deserve to know.
I disagree. It educates 4,000+ residents about representation. When RCA says "the Association voted" without noting 59 of 4,136 residents participated, many don't realize they're being represented. They deserve to know.
Alexandria man charged after gun accidentally fired at Henrico youth soccer game www.wric.com/news/local-n...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Alexandria man charged after gun accidentally fired at Henrico youth soccer game www.wric.com/news/local-n...
Last night, fewer than 100 people voted at a Rosemont Citizens Association meeting.
This morning, RCA announced "the Rosemont Citizens Association voted" against bike lanes—putting all 4,136 residents on record.
Here's what you need to know and what you can still do.
This morning, RCA announced "the Rosemont Citizens Association voted" against bike lanes—putting all 4,136 residents on record.
Here's what you need to know and what you can still do.
Do you live in Rosemont? According to the Rosemont Citizens Association, you’re now on record opposing bike lanes on Braddock Road.
Do you live in Rosemont? You're now on record opposing bike lanes on Braddock Road
Citizens association vote by fewer than 100 residents raises questions about neighborhood representation
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November 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Last night, fewer than 100 people voted at a Rosemont Citizens Association meeting.
This morning, RCA announced "the Rosemont Citizens Association voted" against bike lanes—putting all 4,136 residents on record.
Here's what you need to know and what you can still do.
This morning, RCA announced "the Rosemont Citizens Association voted" against bike lanes—putting all 4,136 residents on record.
Here's what you need to know and what you can still do.
I asked Sen. Warner today about NSF staying in Alexandria. He told me he's pleased but says GSA must operate with "greater transparency" going forward. His office also provided me with a response the Senator received from GSA in September.
Senator tells The Alexandria Brief that GSA must improve transparency following displacement of 1,600 employees.
Warner welcomes NSF staying in Alexandria, calls for better agency relocation process
Senator tells The Alexandria Brief that GSA must improve transparency following displacement of 1,600 employees
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November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I asked Sen. Warner today about NSF staying in Alexandria. He told me he's pleased but says GSA must operate with "greater transparency" going forward. His office also provided me with a response the Senator received from GSA in September.
Frightening scenario to think about (and good reporting).
"9 years after WTOP reported D.C. only has a one or two-day supply of drinking water if the Potomac River became unavailable, DC Water has announced a second source..."
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"9 years after WTOP reported D.C. only has a one or two-day supply of drinking water if the Potomac River became unavailable, DC Water has announced a second source..."
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DC Water announces second source of drinking water after vulnerable Potomac River - WTOP News
DC Water has announced a second source and outlined plans to make the region’s water supply more resilient.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Frightening scenario to think about (and good reporting).
"9 years after WTOP reported D.C. only has a one or two-day supply of drinking water if the Potomac River became unavailable, DC Water has announced a second source..."
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"9 years after WTOP reported D.C. only has a one or two-day supply of drinking water if the Potomac River became unavailable, DC Water has announced a second source..."
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Tuned in for tonight's Board of Architectural Review Meeting. Tonight, I have my eye on the request for alterations at City Hall and Market Square. It was continued at their last meeting.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Tuned in for tonight's Board of Architectural Review Meeting. Tonight, I have my eye on the request for alterations at City Hall and Market Square. It was continued at their last meeting.
Watch here - alexandria.granicus.com/ViewPublishe...
Docket here - legistar.granicus.com/alexandria/m...
Watch here - alexandria.granicus.com/ViewPublishe...
Docket here - legistar.granicus.com/alexandria/m...
VDOT has published its 2025 Northern Virginia Transportation Update for the most recent fiscal year.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
VDOT has published its 2025 Northern Virginia Transportation Update for the most recent fiscal year.
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“The trouble began when the Potomac Yard Homeowners Association reminded Frank Capone in mid-January 2021 to take down his Christmas lights.”
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Don’t Tread on Frank: How One Man’s Yard Became a Battlefield
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November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
“The trouble began when the Potomac Yard Homeowners Association reminded Frank Capone in mid-January 2021 to take down his Christmas lights.”
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just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
What Tom Holland’s historic lip-sync showcase taught us about stormwater management
Grab your umbrella and your tights.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
ACPS School Board wraps up School Board Work Session - CIP Work Session #2 at 8:59 p.m. Just about a three hour meeting.
Coverage to follow.
Coverage to follow.
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
ACPS School Board wraps up School Board Work Session - CIP Work Session #2 at 8:59 p.m. Just about a three hour meeting.
Coverage to follow.
Coverage to follow.
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This is a really excellent piece of local journalism:
What would it take for Alexandria to preserve affordable housing like DC and San Francisco?
Two cities have preserved thousands of affordable units through strike funds and small sites programs. Here's what worked, what it cost, and which strategies Alexandria could implement.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This is a really excellent piece of local journalism:
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Please plan to join us tomorrow (November 19) for an RCA meeting, including an opportunity to ask questions of Mayor Gaskins and for an update on the Braddock Road Corridor Project, at 7pm at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (100 West Luray Avenue).
November 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Please plan to join us tomorrow (November 19) for an RCA meeting, including an opportunity to ask questions of Mayor Gaskins and for an update on the Braddock Road Corridor Project, at 7pm at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (100 West Luray Avenue).
This report from ACPS is interesting - all projects under development in the city that are expected to add 20 or more children to the school system.
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This report from ACPS is interesting - all projects under development in the city that are expected to add 20 or more children to the school system.