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Alexandria City Public Schools wants a formalized collective bargaining agreement sent to the city manager by the end of the year, but it comes as the city is renegotiating its…1 month ago
The City of Alexandria has appointed Maria Cristina (Cristi) Donoso as its next Poet Laureate. Donoso succeeds Zeina Azzam, whose term concludes in April 2025. The Poet Laureate serves a…1 month ago
If you have ever observed a Montessori classroom, you were likely awestruck by what you witnessed. Children as young as 2½ are pouring water, folding towels, mopping spills, and sweeping…1 month ago
Alexandria is preparing for a nautical spectacle as the iconic tall ship, Pride of Baltimore II, is set to arrive at the Old Town Alexandria waterfront early Thursday morning. According…1 month ago
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria! 🌥️ Today’s weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 60 degrees. East wind 6 to 14 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as…1 month ago
by Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 2, 2025 The Virginia General Assembly is set to reconvene Wednesday for what will likely be a long, one-day session that’s equal parts policymaking…1 month ago
Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP Group) is moving forward with plans to transform the former Potomac River Generating Station in Old Town North into a mixed-use development, with public engagement on…1 month ago
Scores of Alexandria City High School students are descending on local businesses that sell tobacco today (April 1) with big red stickers. Today is Take Down Tobacco Day, a…1 month ago
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating last Sunday morning’s fire, which affected multiple businesses in the 5200 block of Duke Street, as a commercial robbery and arson. As previously reported,…1 month ago
Meet your new best friend, Botts – this week’s adoptable dog of the week. Botts, a 2-year-old male, is currently available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria…1 month ago
A 44-year-old Alexandria man awaiting trial in Arlington for indecent exposure and simulated masturbation is now being held without bond for allegedly committing similar offenses in Alexandria. On February 27,…1 month ago
With the odor of Sunday’s fire fading from a neighboring business, Shooter McGee’s (5249 Duke Street) reopened today (Tuesday). A number of neighboring businesses have been closed since the Sunday…1 month ago
Spring is in full swing, and Volunteer Alexandria has many great ways for locals to help. Their weekly hotlist is packed with upcoming events and ongoing programs for everyone, no…1 month ago
CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union is planning to open its third location in Alexandria. A bank sign reading, “Coming soon,” has been erected on the door of 4557 Duke Street…1 month ago
Arlington-based French pastry shop Eclairons is moving ahead with its plans to move into the former Firehook Bakery in Old Town (430 S. Washington Street). The location has been a bakery…1 month ago
The Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden is gearing up for a special event on April 5, 2025. They’re marking 160 years since the Grosvenor Branch Hospital closed its doors, shining…1 month ago
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria! ⛈️ Today’s weather: It will be mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64 degrees. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with…1 month ago
Life Alive Organic Cafe is coming to Old Town Alexandria. It plans to open at 400 King Street this winter. This health-focused eatery will be part of a building that…1 month ago
The City of Alexandria is seeking community input on seven high-crash intersections on the city’s West End to inform future safety improvement at these locations. “We want to hear from…1 month ago
Is love at first sight possible? Find out on Wednesday (April 2) by looking into the eyes of all the adoptable pooches at a “speed-dating” event with the Animal Welfare…1 month ago
When all is said and done, Alexandria’s City Council may conduct city business on the ground floor of the renovated City Hall. That’s just one of the many proposed changes…1 month ago
Residents at The Landing, a senior living community at 2620 Main Line Blvd. in Alexandria, recently came together for a good cause. Residents and families organized a toiletry drive to…1 month ago
The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board meets Thursday (April 3) at 6 p.m. for its regular school board meeting, with several important topics on the agenda. Board members will…1 month ago
There’s been a gas station at 4001 Mount Vernon Avenue in Arlandria since 1941, and now the owner is asking the city to allow it to continue operating as-is for…1 month ago
Alexandria is set to bloom with a vibrant array of events this week, offering something for everyone from the casual observer to the dedicated culture enthusiast. Starting March 31st, residents…1 month ago
Good Monday morning, Alexandria! ⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 82 degrees. South…1 month ago
Jamie Fortin rebuilds after a fire, reopening with a larger space and plans for community events.1 month ago
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury March 31, 2025 The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced it had received twice as many applications needed to fill the shortage of air traffic controller…1 month ago
Jamie Fortin rebuilds after a fire, reopening with a larger space and plans for community events.1 month ago
Firefighters in Alexandria have had a busy weekend, responding to a variety of incidents. On Sunday morning, Engine 208 rushed to the 5200 block of Duke Street after an automatic…