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Alexandria Natural Resources Manager Rod Simmons (courtesy photo) Alexandria Natural Resources Manager Rod Simmons has been a prominent voice for environmental concerns around the city in recent years, but Simmons…7 hours ago
Alexandria City Councilwoman Alyia Gaskins made the announcement after Mayor Justin Wilson said he would not run for a third term.7 hours ago
Alexandria City Councilwoman Alyia Gaskins made the announcement after Mayor Justin Wilson said he would not run for a third term.8 hours ago
Alexandria Fire Chief Corey Smedley (on left) and Sheriff Sean Casey at the George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town, Feb. 20, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum) Mutual respect,…9 hours ago
A man has been charged with illegally discharging a firearm in the 200 block of Aspen Court (via Google Maps) A 48-year-old Alexandria man was charged last month with illegally…11 hours ago
Mussels (photo via Gil Ndjouwou/Unsplash) Among the results of a settled lawsuit between the City of Alexandria and the Potomac Riverkeeper Network is a project to add thousands of freshwater…12 hours ago
Potomac Yard ornament (image via Office of Historic Alexandria) The Office of Historic Alexandria has debuted its annual holiday ornament: a solid brass decoration depicting Potomac Yard’s rail yard history.…13 hours ago
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria! Today’s weather: Scattered rain and snow showers are expected before 9am, followed by a slight chance of rain showers until noon. The day will be mostly…1 day ago
By the time this story is published, candidates will have just an hour-and-a-half to file the necessary paperwork to run in the Jan. 9 special election to fill the vacant…1 day ago
Santa Claus waves at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum) Alexandria has nabbed a top spot on another…1 day ago
Santa Claus waves at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum) (Updated 3:20 p.m.) Alexandria has nabbed a top…1 day ago
A man was assaulted and robbed at 375 S. Reynolds Street on Nov. 29, 2023 (via Google Maps) The Alexandria Police Department says that an arrest was made after a…1 day ago
Zahra Rahimi (staff photo by James Cullum) Afghan students living in Alexandria will premiere an eight-minute documentary this Friday on their experiences during the 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan. The eight-minute…2 days ago
An Alexandria Police cruiser (Staff photo by James Cullum) The Alexandria Police Department arrested four teens for a robbery and assault at the Bradlee Shopping Center (3646 King Street) last…2 days ago
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria! Today’s weather: Partly sunny skies are expected with a high around 48 and a northwest wind of 3 to 7 mph. Scattered rain showers will begin…2 days ago
When officers arrived, they found a juvenile victim, who had been assaulted and robbed outside the restaurant.2 days ago
When officers arrived, they found a juvenile victim, who had been assaulted and robbed outside the restaurant.2 days ago
(Updated 9:35 p.m.) It was overcast and cool — the perfect weather for the Campagna Center’s 52nd Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. The parade is one of the most popular events…2 days ago
The City of Alexandria divided by indicators of economic disadvantage, with areas with more indicators highlighted in darker blue (image via Northern Virginia Health Foundation) While poverty rates have declined…2 days ago
Update at 2:30 p.m. — The Alexandria Police Department and Arlington County Police Department cleared the King Street campus building and determined there was no threat to the public. Update:…2 days ago
By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com This is a developing story. Check back for updates. This is a message from Alexandria City High School King Street administration to parents and families:…2 days ago
The Tobacco & Mini Mart at 1037 W. Glebe Road in Arlandria (staff photo by James Cullum) The suspect who allegedly robbed the Tobacco & Mini Mart at 1037 W.…2 days ago
The Del Ray Christmas tree and menorah lighting on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum) In case you missed it, the lighting of the Del Ray Christmas…3 days ago
(L-R) Alexandria Vice Mayor Amy Jackson, Council member Alyia Gaskins and acting Police Chief Don Hayes at a retirement ceremony for former Alexandria Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, April 5, 2022. (staff…3 days ago
Good Monday morning, Alexandria! Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 52 during the day, accompanied by a west wind blowing at around 7 to 9 mph.…5 days ago
By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Mayor Justin Wilson announced Friday morning in his monthly newsletter, “The Council Connection,” that he will not seek a third term as Alexandria’s Mayor in…5 days ago
By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Mayor Justin Wilson announced Friday morning in his monthly newsletter, “The Council Connection,” that he will not seek a third term as Alexandria’s Mayor in…5 days ago
Alexandria Archaeology Report Finder (image via City of Alexandria) The days of digging through archives by address to find a historical report on a building in Alexandria could, themselves, be…5 days ago
Christmas tree (via Sapan Patel/Unsplash) Friends of Guest House needs pajamas and cozy socks for their female residents who are transitioning back to the community from prison. Realtor Maureen Clyne started the…5 days ago
Justin Wilson was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2021.