City Creatives: Ruth Gowell ‘motivated by color’ in her creations
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By Lexie Jordan Ruth Gowell goes outside and takes in the scenery of the Old Town waterfront just outside of her studio space in the Torpedo Factory Art Center. On…Alexandria News
John Michael “Mike” Craig
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Feb. 26, 1946 – March 27, 2025 On the morning of March 27, Mike Craig passed away peacefully due to natural causes at Paul Spring Retirement Community in Alexandria. He…Casey Wilson’s journey to SNL, ‘Happy Endings’ from Alexandria
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By Hannah Marr | hmarr@alextimes.com Everyone around Casey Wilson seemed to know what she was meant to do long before she figured it out herself. Her parents were the first…City Creatives: Casey Wilson’s journey to SNL, ‘Happy Endings’ from ALX
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By Hannah Marr | hmarr@alextimes.com Everyone around Casey Wilson seemed to know what she was meant to do long before she figured it out herself. Her parents were the first…Alexandria mother discusses grief from son’s suicide in new book ‘Blackbird’
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By Thompson Eskew It is human nature to believe that we can handle pain. It is one of the few constants in life, and its perpetual touch in our everyday…Senator Warner sounds alarm on National Security firings, trade war impacts during media call
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) expressed outrage over what he calls the “dismissal and mistreatment” of national security officials during a media availability with Virginia reporters on Wednesday (April 9).…Alexandria’s Office of Climate Action gets gutted in budget proposal
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Alexandria’s Office of Climate Action is only two and a half years old, and now the City Council is considering eliminating half of its budget to partially fund a one-time,…Alexandria Police Chief provides public safety update to City Council
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Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire presented a comprehensive public safety update to the Alexandria City Council on Tuesday night (April 8), highlighting a 25% reduction in overall crime during the…Ask Corcoran McEnearney: What if I want to sell but don’t want a lot of people in my house?
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Discover why a seller would prefer less people in their home and more in the latest Ask Corcoran McEnearney. Read more on ALXnow: Ask Corcoran McEnearney: What if I want…Alexandria Police Chief discusses 100-day action plan, crime reduction strategy with ALXnow
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Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire is focusing on six “micro areas” throughout the city as part of a targeted approach to reducing crime. McGuire, who just finished his first 100 days…Notes: Today is the day to support your favorite local nonprofits
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Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunshine and a high around 55 degrees, with light winds shifting to southwest at approximately 6 mph in the afternoon. Clouds will…Cyclist critically injured on Eisenhower Avenue, prompting road closure
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A bicyclist is facing life-threating injuries following a vehicle/bicyclist collision on Friday morning on Eisenhower Avenue. The crash happened on the eastbound side of Eisenhower Avenue, forcing police to close…Va. research colleges poised to face ‘devastating’ consequences from federal cuts, experts say
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by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury April 9, 2025 Research colleges and universities in Virginia are at risk of taking significant cuts, state lawmakers in the House of Delegates and education…PHOTOS: Going down a dual language rabbit hole in the Alexandria Children’s Theatre production of Alice In Wonderland
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Spoiler warning: Alice doesn’t make it back from her trip down the rabbit hole in the Alexandria Children’s Theatre’s (ACT) dual language production at Mount Vernon Community School (2601 Mount…ICE announces February arrest of Salvadoran woman in Alexandria
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced this week the arrest of a 40-year-old Salvadoran woman in Alexandria on Feb. 25. Silvia Lorana Bonilla-De Jandres was arrested as part of an…Suspects spend thousands after stealing credit cards from purse in coffee shop near Alexandria courthouse
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The Alexandria Police Department is looking for multiple suspects who allegedly stole debit and credit cards from a woman’s wallet in an Old Town coffee shop. The victim spent about…Meet Omar: This visually impaired senior dog is ready to charm his way into your heart
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Meet your new best friend, Omar – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Omar, an 11-year-old male, is available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).…Weather Alert – Freeze Warning: Alexandria will experience sub-freezing temperatures tonight
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The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for early Wednesday morning (April 9), from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. The warning covers areas along and east of I-95…Notes: Holy Cow’s new “Great 8” burger celebrates Alex Ovechkin’s historic achievement
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Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high of 47 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at 15 mph and gusts reaching up to 29…Commentary: Her time has come: Virginia will, after four centuries, have a woman governor
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by Bob Lewis, Virginia Mercury April 8, 2025 It’s only taken Virginia 400-plus years to get around to it, but a fairly routine political event last weekend made it nearly…Poll: The best pizza in Alexandria
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ALXnow is launching its new Readers’ Choice Awards this week. This new resource will allow our community to vote for their local favorites across a range of categories. Starting today…Alexandria legislators to host Post Session Town Hall on April 15
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Alexandria residents can connect with their state representatives at an upcoming Post Session Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, April 15. Senator Adam Ebbin and Delegates Charniele Herring, Alfonso Lopez, and…Alexandria station ranks second busiest in Southeast Amtrak Network
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Alexandria’s Amtrak station (110 Callaham Drive) is now the second busiest in the Southeast, with 358,629 passengers in the fiscal year 2024. It’s just behind Richmond’s Staples Mill Road Station,…100 days on the job and counting, Alexandria Police Chief to provide update on public safety
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A little more than 100 days on the job, Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire will appear before City Council on Tuesday (April 8) to present his department’s new public safety…This Week in Alexandria: Free Cone Day, Spring2ACTion, and more (April 7 – 13)
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Alexandria gears up for a bustling week from April 7th to the 13th, offering residents and visitors a diverse mix of civic engagement opportunities, community fun, and live entertainment. Kicking…April marks the first-ever ‘Month of the Young Child’ in Alexandria
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Early childhood education and development is taking the spotlight this month in Alexandria. This morning (April 7), Alexandria City Public Schools and city leaders recognized the first-ever Month of the…Alexandria’s ‘Spring Fling: A Vibrant Block Party’ returns on May 3
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Get ready for the annual Spring Fling block party in Old Town Alexandria on May 3, 2025. This neighborhood-wide celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a mix…Notes: Alexandria’s Recreation Department rolls out fresh summer camp lineup for 2025
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Good Monday morning, Alexandria! 🌧️ Today’s weather: Expect rain mainly before 11 a.m. and patchy fog between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., with cloudy conditions and a high near 51…Photo Gallery: See the fun at the 3rd Annual Del Ray Dog Fest
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The third annual Del Ray Dog Fest on Sunday was off the chain, in a good way. Hundreds of pooches and their people attended the event, which featured a fashion…Alexandria City Council members submit budget add/delete proposals for FY 2026
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Alexandria City Council members have submitted numerous budget proposals for consideration at the upcoming FY 2026 Budget Add/Delete Public Hearing scheduled for April 8. The proposals, which must be balanced…