Alexandria News

Foodie: Classic apple crisp

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Although we are slowly springing into summer, apple crisp is a classic dessert that can be made any time of year. I make it anytime…

We reap what we sow

To the editor: Civilians are going to die in wars. That is one of the unfortunate consequences of any war, and when the civilian victims support the group that started…

Human rights for who?

To the editor: Alexandria prides itself as a bastion of human rights, and our Council members constantly remind voters of their commitments to equity and justice for all. I therefore…

Upcoming election coverage

Discerning readers will notice that we are several weeks into running candidate profiles on page 1 of our paper, and “Why I’m running” commentary pieces on our opinion pages. We…

Money matters in elections

What matters to you when you cast your vote in a local election? Does how much money a candidate raises and where it comes from factor into your decision? Which…

Spring versus fall selling

By Mary Ellen Rotondo As the real estate market continues to evolve, homeowners and agents are constantly evaluating the best time to sell a property. Two popular seasons for selling…

Alexandria Civil Rights leader Ira Robinson dies at 85

Ira Robinson campaigning in 1970 (image via McArthur Myers/City of Alexandria) Alexandria Civil Rights leader Ira Robinson, the first Black man elected to the City Council after Reconstruction, died last…

A path to nervous system regulation

By Danielle Reynolds, LCSW In the energetic world of modern psychology, where talk therapy dominates the setting, a quieter revolution has been stirring – one that speaks directly to the…

Happiness curve: Look forward to old age

By Kathryn Ziemer, Ph.D. We’ve all heard of the midlife crisis: We think of the stereotypical middle-aged person buying a red sports car while trying desperately to cling to youth.…

Stirring ‘Macbeth’ makes DMV proud

By Mark Edelman Simon Godwin’s estimable production of “Macbeth” has taken DMV audiences by storm, securing Shakespeare Theatre Company’s position as one of our community’s cultural treasures. Landing leading actors…