Alexandria News

Ice blanket slows Alexandria’s epic storm response

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com In some Alexandria neighborhoods, snow removal crews arrived as conquering heroes, quickly laying waste to giant piles of “snowcrete” that hobbled much of the city.…

Alexandria to build memorial for plane crash victims

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Marking the solemn anniversary of a deadly mid-air collision involving a commercial passenger jet and Army helicopter above the Potomac River, a permanent memorial to…

Voter Guide 2026: Mason Butler (House of Delegates)

Want to read the Special Elections 2026 Voter Guide in full? Click here to be taken to all of the candidates’ responses. Age: 55 Occupation: Businessman and volunteer. Party: Republican Bio:…

Why I ran for Delegate

To the editor: When I was approached to run for Delegate in House District 5, I finally had the time and space I’d always wanted and saw an opportunity to…

City Council sets new building environmental standards

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com City Council struck a compromise with residents and developers in approving a lower energy efficiency standard for new multi- family buildings at its Saturday public…

Close to Home: At Home with the Conkeys

By Kim Turpin Davis South Lee Street is one of Old Town’s most admired and sought‑after streets, situated on a prominent ridge with sweeping views of the Potomac River. Laid…