NPS agreement limits pump station
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To the editor: A massive industrial pump station does not belong in Waterfront Park. This should be clear from reading the agreement the city signed with the National Park Service…Alexandria News
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s well-kept secret
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By Melynda Wilcox Here’s a secret: You don’t need to cross the Potomac River to hear a world-class orchestra concert. In fact, all you need to do is drive a…Out of the Attic: The Alexandria Academy
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With the start of school almost upon us, Historic Alexandria remembers the first public school in the city. In September 1785, Alexandria celebrated the cornerstone ceremony for the Alexandria Academy,…The Scenic Route: A day in Fredericksburg
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By Hannah Shiblaq | hshiblaq@alextimes.com The City of Fredericksburg lies an approximate one-hour drive south of Alexandria and possesses its own cultural flair, extensive history and local charm to add…Arborists allege gap in tree care at ACPS, claiming MOU not followed
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By Sabrina Martin | Alexandria Journalism Project | sabrina.martin.ajp@gmail.com When the City of Alexandria’s former lead arborist discovered a sprawling, overgrown vine covering a three-phase power line, a red mulberry…New Mexican restaurant to close daily at 2 a.m. in Del Ray
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By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita, a local Mexican restaurant chain coming to Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood, will close its indoor dining at 2 a.m. daily,…Alexandrian, former Aces player Ryan Osinski drafted by Yankees
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By Jim McGrath Marking its most impactful professional draft showing in team history, seven former Alexandria Aces were selected in the 2025 MLB Draft in midJuly. With the count, the…Barbara Eicher Browne
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Barbara Eicher Browne, born Aug. 22, 1943, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025. She was preceded in death by parents Marie (Yearick) and Charles H. Eicher; and daughter Lisa…William “Bill” Prichard Harris
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The Rev. William “Bill” Prichard Harris passed away on Aug. 2, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia, at the age of 96. He had lived at Chesterbrook Residences, an assisted living care…Notice of New Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
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Notice of New Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity City of Alexandria, Virginia In accordance with Section 9-12-25 of the Alexandria City Code, the City is providing…Annual Garden Events Celebrate Community and Urban Farming
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Annual Garden Events Celebrate Community and Urban FarmingAAPI festival honors diverse communities.
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AAPI festival honors diverse communities.National Night Out Is a Hit in Alexandria
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NNOPedroso to Lead Fairfax PD
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Pedroso to Lead Fairfax PDAlexandria Police Officer Involved in Criminal Pursuit Served Summons for Reckless Driving
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Alexandria Police Officer Involved in Criminal Pursuit Served Summons for Reckless DrivingAbout Alexandria with Mark Eaton: Keep, embrace local change
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By Mark Eaton The eminent social philosopher, my mother, told me, “As people get older, they don’t change, they get more so.” Mom’s insight made me think that a substantial…VDOT misses the mark again
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To the editor: The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning for yet another expansion of the southern Beltway with express lanes and high-occupancy vehicle and bus access. But when will…Out of the Attic: ‘Illiberal America: A History’
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On this date in 1899, Alexandria Police took Benjamin Thomas, 16, into custody for mistreating the 7-year-old daughter of Edward Kloch. The dubious legality of such an “attempted assault” charge…How to choose a dog trainer
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By Joe Miench Does your animal’s behavior have you considering a trainer? This is a great idea, but how do you know if a trainer’s approach is humane? Trainers typically…August 2025
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Aug. 7, 2025 The post August 2025 appeared first on Alexandria Times.Mason at Van Dorn tenants say change remains elusive despite city action
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By Alexander Fernandez | Alexandria Journalism Project Two investigations by the Alexandria Journalism Project in late 2024 and early 2025 exposed serious conditions at the Mason at Van Dorn apartment…Thousands sign petition against waterfront pumphouse over size, location concerns
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By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Thousands of Alexandrians have organized to oppose a city plan to build a pumphouse in Waterfront Park to address Potomac River flooding. More than 2,000…JBG Smith revises Potomac Yard plans for mixed-use development
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By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Developer JBG Smith shared revised plans for and more details about its proposed mixed-use housing and retail development project across 929,000 square feet in Potomac…Christopher Morris Johnson
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Christopher Morris Johnson passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife Jill Hopper and his stepson Ryan Hopper. He was preceded in death by…Leo V. Mayer
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Leo Vernon Mayer, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away outside his home in Alexandria on July 16, 2025. He was 88 years old. In his own words, Leo lived…Elisabeth Kellyn Freund
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Elisabeth Kellyn Freund, born July 6, 1988, passed away from this Earth and joined God’s angels on May 16, 2025. She was 36. Elisabeth’s journey through life was shaped by…My View with Heather Peeler: Your neighbors need you
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By Heather Peeler Alexandrians are navigating an increasingly complex and uncertain world. Recent federal policy changes are having an unprecedented impact on the social safety net, affecting everything from education…Rental policies fail fixed-income applicants
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To the editor: I’m a current resident of Alexandria. Over the past several weeks, I’ve applied to multiple local apartment communities, hoping to relocate within the city I’ve come to…Out of the Attic: Friendship Fire Company and the Fire of 1855
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Nov. 17, 1855, was one of the worst fires, in terms of loss of life, in Alexandria’s history. Started by arson at the Dowell China Shop, a three-story china and…Review: ‘Kinky Boots’ proves to be fitting summer show at LTA
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By Thompson Eskew The Land of Lola has found its way to The Little Theatre of Alexandria! From the pages of Harvey Fierstein’s book to the sounds of Cyndi Lauper’s…