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By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com John H. “Jack” Sullivan, a longtime civic leader in the City of Alexandria, 2023 Living Legend and Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award winner, died in…4 weeks ago
By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. Public education is a resource that helps to ensure the future of our community. That is why as we begin a new academic year at Alexandria…4 weeks ago
Past School Board vice chair, Living Legend dies at 83.4 weeks ago
John ‘Jack’ Sullivan4 weeks ago
ARHA, Firefighters and Friends give away 400 backpacks.4 weeks ago
Friendship Firehouse celebrates 251 years.4 weeks ago
ASC awards $52k in scholarships to high school seniors.4 weeks ago
A Fairfax County Circuit Court three-judge panel will release a decision on the 301 N. Fairfax St. appeal in the coming months. (Photo/City of Alexandria) By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com…4 weeks ago
By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com On Tuesday afternoon, a three-judge panel in the Fairfax County Circuit Court heard Alexandria residents’ appeal against the city-approved residential project set to be built…4 weeks ago
By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com On Tuesday afternoon at the Fairfax County Courthouse, a three-judge panel from the Virginia Court of Appeals heard Alexandria residents’ appeal against the city-approved residential…1 month ago
Board of Architectural Review LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Architectural Review on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, beginning at 7:00…1 month ago
ALEXANDRIA PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2025, 9:30 AM CITY COUNCIL The items described below will be heard by the Planning…1 month ago
To the editor: A massive industrial pump station does not belong in Waterfront Park. This should be clear from reading the agreement the city signed with the National Park Service…1 month ago
By Melynda Wilcox Here’s a secret: You don’t need to cross the Potomac River to hear a world-class orchestra concert. In fact, all you need to do is drive a…1 month ago
With the start of school almost upon us, Historic Alexandria remembers the first public school in the city. In September 1785, Alexandria celebrated the cornerstone ceremony for the Alexandria Academy,…1 month ago
By Hannah Shiblaq | hshiblaq@alextimes.com The City of Fredericksburg lies an approximate one-hour drive south of Alexandria and possesses its own cultural flair, extensive history and local charm to add…1 month ago
By Sabrina Martin | Alexandria Journalism Project | sabrina.martin.ajp@gmail.com When the City of Alexandria’s former lead arborist discovered a sprawling, overgrown vine covering a three-phase power line, a red mulberry…1 month ago
By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita, a local Mexican restaurant chain coming to Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood, will close its indoor dining at 2 a.m. daily,…1 month ago
By Jim McGrath Marking its most impactful professional draft showing in team history, seven former Alexandria Aces were selected in the 2025 MLB Draft in midJuly. With the count, the…1 month ago
Barbara Eicher Browne, born Aug. 22, 1943, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025. She was preceded in death by parents Marie (Yearick) and Charles H. Eicher; and daughter Lisa…1 month ago
The Rev. William “Bill” Prichard Harris passed away on Aug. 2, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia, at the age of 96. He had lived at Chesterbrook Residences, an assisted living care…1 month ago
Notice of New Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity City of Alexandria, Virginia In accordance with Section 9-12-25 of the Alexandria City Code, the City is providing…1 month ago
Annual Garden Events Celebrate Community and Urban Farming1 month ago
AAPI festival honors diverse communities.1 month ago
NNO1 month ago
Pedroso to Lead Fairfax PD1 month ago
Alexandria Police Officer Involved in Criminal Pursuit Served Summons for Reckless Driving1 month ago
By Mark Eaton The eminent social philosopher, my mother, told me, “As people get older, they don’t change, they get more so.” Mom’s insight made me think that a substantial…1 month ago
To the editor: The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning for yet another expansion of the southern Beltway with express lanes and high-occupancy vehicle and bus access. But when will…1 month ago
On this date in 1899, Alexandria Police took Benjamin Thomas, 16, into custody for mistreating the 7-year-old daughter of Edward Kloch. The dubious legality of such an “attempted assault” charge…