Alexandria News

The West End: the suburb’s suburb

To the editor: I sometimes wonder if I truly live in the City of Alexandria when I travel through my West End neighborhood. Too often, the West End feels like…

October 2025

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Alexandria School Board rejects ACPS/DASH proposal

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com The Alexandria School Board rejected the proposal of shared services between DASH and Alexandria City Public Schools on Monday. In a statement to City Council…

Onstage, Alexandria: October 2025

By Mark Edelman As the weather cools and the trees dazzle in their dormancy, it’s a great time to find a seat at one of our local performing arts venues.…

Notice of Service by Publication

NORTH CAROLINA WILSON COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 25SP001212-970 JAMES WALTER LUCAS AND WIFE, BARBARA LUCAS, Petitioners vs. RANDOLPH LUCAS, CHRISTIE PITTMAN AND…

ARHA-Request for Proposal

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Alexandria Planning Commission & City Council

ALEXANDRIA PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 9, 2025, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2025, 9:30 AM CITY COUNCIL The items described below will be heard by the Planning…

Virginia needs a legal change

To the editor: Virginia is one of the few states that has a very archaic law concerning contributory negligence. Contributory negligence is a legal defense that bars a plaintiff from…

Nonprofits need City Council’s help now

To the editor: Five years ago, Alexandria faced an unprecedented crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic – with increased need for survival services providing food, clothing and shelter for our city’s…

I stand with Winsome: She stands with families

To the editor: I strongly endorse Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for Virginia governor, and want to share my reasons with Alexandria Times readers. She is a gracious, tough, smart, principled…

Real Talk: Why home buyers choose Alexandria

By Heather Corey Alexandria has long been recognized as one of the top destinations for homebuyers, and its appeal continues to grow with each passing year. The city’s distinct blend…

City lags far behind Virginia in math, science SOLs

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Alexandria City Public Schools continue to lag well behind the Virginia average in math and science scores on the annual Standards of Learning tests, which…

Ann O. Kavaljian

July 16, 1939 – Sept. 1, 2025 Ann O. Kavaljian, 86, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on July…

Julia Elisabeth Ramberg Hall

July 25, 1936 – Sept. 4, 2025 Julia Elisabeth Ramberg Hall, 88, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died on Sept. 4, 2025, at Goodwin House in Alexandria. She was…