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By James Libresco | jlibresco@alextimes.com Some members of Alexandria’s only teachers union are calling foul after a candidate for union president was disqualified the night before the election. The candidate,…2 days ago
By Ella Mitchell | emitchell@alextimes.com Nestled in the backyard of a West Maple Street home sits a small garage filled to the brim with kegs, hops and all the machinery…2 days ago
By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com The Alexandria City School Board continues to look for ways to prevent proposed budget cuts that have drawn public scrutiny. The School Board met May…2 days ago
By Julia Gwin | jgwin@alextimes.com For the first time in 20 years, the Alexandria City High School girls tennis team has put some hardware in the Titans’ trophy case, by…2 days ago
By Kim Davis Along the low, sheltered edge of the Potomac River, Alexandria grew from a simple river landing where planters delivered tobacco to a handful of rough wharves and…2 days ago
To the editor: The removal of the pedestrian-activated signal exposes hundreds of pedestrians to dangerous traffic near the King Street Metro and Amtrak stations. The crosswalk signal, from the Amtrak…2 days ago
By Rob Whittle Owning a second home in the middle of nowhere requires certain handyman skills. I can manage some woodworking tasks such as building a crude grill table. I…2 days ago
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the connection between the celebration of the country’s 200th birthday and Alexandria’s historic preservation efforts deserves a retelling. While Alexandria declared…2 days ago
By Thompson Eskew The beauty of what was once lost can be found again, if we only have the courage to see the good in our present. In its final…2 days ago
By Mark Edelman June is busting out all over, or so Oscar Hammerstein would contend in the picnic scene in “Carousel.” In honor of Oskie’s partner Richard Rodgers’ birthday month,…2 days ago
By Diane Murphy, Ph.D. For many people, real estate decisions, whether buying or selling, at first glance seem a rather objective process. You want a good price, excellent location, sought-after…3 days ago
Privacy Policy Effective Date: May 2026 Alexandria Times does not sell, share, or distribute personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. If you contact us by phone, email, or…1 week ago
NPS Seeks Reports of Vandalism at Fort Hunt Park1 week ago
Refugee Women Graduate with New Skill1 week ago
Ceremony honors fallen officers at Waterfront Park.1 week ago
Memorial Day, Local events to honor the fallen.1 week ago
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By May 2, 1944, two weeks after the announcement of the pending demolition of the historic William Ramsay homestead, the Alexandria City Council successfully negotiated and acquired the property. The…1 week ago
To the editor: On behalf of the Miracle League of Alexandria board, parents and players, I am writing to express our strong support for the City Council’s initiative to add…1 week ago
By James Libresco| jlibresco@alextimes.com and Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com Students, parents, teachers and now School Board members are asking for answers from Alexandria City Public Schools district leadership after Superintendent…1 week ago
By Julia Gwin | jgwin@alextimes.com In a 4-3 decision on Saturday, City Council voted to redesign a 0.8-mile section of Braddock Road from Mount Vernon Avenue to Russell Road to…1 week ago
By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Suzanne Acee Maxey, former T.C. Williams High School principal, died May 13. She was 74. Maxey was principal of then-T.C. Williams High School, now Alexandria…1 week ago
By Bill Rossello City Council recently approved a budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1. It would be difficult for anyone to glean much by reviewing that…1 week ago
By Romita Afzal, LCSW Have you ever felt alone, stressed, overwhelmed or exhausted taking care of your loved one? You are not alone. Here is the space where you can…1 week ago
By Ella Mitchell | emitchell@alextimes.com Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and Stephen Parker decided against traditional table numbers for their 2016 wedding. Instead, each table was labeled with the name of a former…1 week ago
By Jim McGrath | jmcgrath@alextimes.com The storied St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School girls lacrosse team carved another notch into its totem pole of excellence by winning its 11th Virginia…1 week ago
By Jim McGrath | jmcgrath@alextimes.com Both St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School track teams placed fourth at last weekend’s Virginia Independent State championships, held at Fork Union Military Academy. The…2 weeks ago
By Julia Gwin After former Executive Principal Alexander Duncan III resigned at the end of the 2024-2025 school year – just two years after his hiring – Alexandria City High…2 weeks ago
Public Hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, held at 4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305, Alexandria, Virginia 22304 Council Chamber and on…2 weeks ago
In accordance with Section 11-500 of the Zoning Ordinance, the following Special Use Permit application(s) may be approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning after the date(s) indicated below.…