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Corcoran McEnearney has appointed Evan Lacopo as Managing Broker of its Alexandria office, which the company says is the top-performing residential real estate office in Alexandria by sales volume. The…2 hours ago
The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission endorsed a multi-billion-dollar regional transit funding proposal Thursday, even as Virginia faces a $153 million shortfall in its share of the plan. NVTC’s Resolution #2571…3 hours ago
Hundreds rallied and marched against the Trump administration in Old Town on Thursday night (July 17). The event at Judy Guse-Noritake Park (600 N. Henry Street) joined hundreds of Good…4 hours ago
Good Friday morning, Alexandria! 🗓️ Today is Friday, July 18, the 199th day of 2025. There are 166 days left in the year. Alexandria native and Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles…19 hours ago
A new coffee shop and wine bar have been proposed in Old Town. Ksenia Varakina recently moved to Alexandria from New York City and wants to open Cherry On Top…21 hours ago
Milk & Honey opened earlier this week at 801 King Street, bringing Southern brunch fare to the Old Town Alexandria space that housed Hen Quarter for nine years. The Thompson…21 hours ago
It’s taken a lot of coffee to keep Hypergoat Coffee Roasters humming in Old Town, and next month they’re celebrating their first year in business. “This past year has been…21 hours ago
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins has been chosen to participate in the ninth class of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, a prestigious executive management training program designed to strengthen municipal…21 hours ago
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) sharply criticized the Trump administration’s successful effort to cut $9 billion in previously approved federal spending, warning that the reductions will damage America’s global influence and…23 hours ago
Get your index fingers ready, because Continues Arcade is opening next week near the Braddock Road metro station. The inside of Continues Arcade is still being finished, but features more…1 day 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.…1 day ago
Aug. 29, 1945 – July 12, 2025 Michael John Stack, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Chester, Maryland. He was 79…1 day ago
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Meet Abi, a sweet 4-year-old boy who loves to explore a grassy yard and hang out with his humans. This 59-pound love bug is the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s…1 day ago
Since launching in March 2025, 130+ Alexandria residents have already joined the ALXnow Press Club – and we’re inviting you to be next in supporting the local coverage that matters…1 day ago
Simone Fennell, CEO and owner of Good Brows LLC, will relocate her brow studio from Alexandria to Arlington on August 1, marking the end of her seven-year presence at 421…1 day ago
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Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Thursday, July 17, the 198th day of 2025. There are 167 days left in the year. 🏠 On this day in 1946, the city established the…2 days ago
by Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury July 16, 2025 Former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger is opening a financial and polling gap in the race for governor, outraising her Republican opponent Lt.…2 days ago
Alexandria residents will commemorate the fifth anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s death Thursday with a rally designed to carry forward his legacy of nonviolent action and defend democracy. The “Good…2 days ago
It’s going to be very hot in and around Alexandria on Thursday (July 17). How hot? The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8…2 days ago
To the editor: James Clark wrote a letter to the editor titled “King Street has problems that need to be fixed” which appeared in the April 17 Alexandria Times. At…2 days ago
By Allison Silberberg The tragedy in Central Texas is heartbreaking. The massive flooding began while most residents were sound asleep around 4 a.m. on July 4. I cannot imagine the…2 days ago
During the COVID-19 pandemic, museums and other public institutions scrambled to make more of their collections and content accessible to the public and scholars. The city’s Division of African American…2 days ago
By Lindsay Hutter If we are lucky, we age. And while adults can be quick to find reasons to complain about changes that aging can bring, we are architects of…2 days ago
By Heather Volkema Families frequently encounter anxiety, depression and burnout due to their demanding roles caring for their loved ones with complex conditions. To address these challenges, a new initiative…2 days ago
By Hannah Shiblaq Being a successful artist and law classification specialist may seem to be two juxtaposing professions which could rarely, if ever, coexist. For Jolande Goldberg, however, they do.…2 days ago
By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com The Alexandria Health Department released its 2025 City of Alexandria State of Health report in late June, showing disparities across the city in health insurance…