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On Sunday, April 27, at the Del Ray Garden Fest, Alexandria resident Bill Hendrickson received the Ellen Pickering Award for Environmental Excellence from the city. Upon receiving the award, Bill…2 days ago
Last year’s win was unbelievable. Without coaching, organization, or outside help, Alexandria’s Harlow Babic and Andrew Bell won the Virginia High School League’s debate state championship. This year, after spending…2 days ago
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) and Oscar-nominated documentary director Nisha Pahuja are hosting a special screening and Q&A session at Alexandria City High School on Friday (May 2). This event…2 days ago
Alexandria cyclists have spoken, and Handy Bikes is their go-to bicycle shop. In a recent ALXnow reader’s poll, the Wheeler Avenue store came out on top, snagging over half the…2 days ago
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber ALX) is gearing up to honor the city’s workforce at its upcoming Community Champions event. The ceremony will take place on May 22,…2 days ago
Looking to attract more people to your upcoming local gathering? Submit it to ALXnow’s event calendar and connect with locals searching for things to do in our community. Thousands of Alexandria residents…2 days ago
Investigators are asking the community to upload any video they may have to an online portal.2 days ago
Investigators are asking the community to upload any video they may have to an online portal.2 days ago
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 79 degrees. Calm wind becoming south around six mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear tonight, with a low…2 days ago
Alexandria is asking residents to weigh in on plans to make Seminary Road safer. The city is looking at ways to improve safety for everyone using the stretch between George…2 days ago
Virginia’s Historic Garden Week drew thousands of visitors to Old Town on Saturday (April 26), according to organizers. Five private homes and gardens opened their doors for this annual event,…2 days ago
The Baltimore Ravens selected Robert Longerbeam, a 24-year-old cornerback from Alexandria, in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft on Saturday (April 26). Picked 212th overall, Longerbeam is a…2 days ago
Alexandria’s Eco-City Festival will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ben Brenman Park. This free event is perfect for families and aims to…3 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia announced on Monday he is stepping down as the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee and will not be seeking reelection next…3 days ago
It’s about to get more expensive to have fun at city-owned properties in Alexandria. On Wednesday, April 30, the City Council will consider approving rental fee increases for several of…3 days ago
Virginia’s voting season is gearing up, with early voting starting on Friday, May 2, ahead of the June 17 Democratic Primary Election. Voters will choose nominees for Lieutenant Governor and…3 days ago
Alexandria is gunning for its eighth consecutive top ranking in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. The city is up for nomination in the “Cities” category, hoping to keep…3 days ago
A recent ruling in Hanover County dismissing a case against a skill games operator has put the anti-gambling effort into a tailspin in Alexandria. General District Court Judge Hugh Campbell…3 days ago
The Alexandria City Council votes 5-2 to approve changes to the Independent Community Police Review Board ordinance, bringing an end to a years-long process to get the board fully operational.…3 days ago
You already know that ALXnow is the go-to place for local news. But did you know that you can also promote your news on the site? Yes, the new item…3 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington’s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation’s capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build…3 days ago
Good Monday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 79 degrees. Calm wind becoming south around six mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear tonight, with a low…3 days ago
Alexandria P.D. were on the 3800 block of Old Dominion Boulevard, near Notabene Drive, where department spokeswoman Tracy Walker said the shooting happened.3 days ago
Alexandria P.D. were on the 3800 block of Old Dominion Boulevard, near Notabene Drive, where department spokeswoman Tracy Walker said the shooting happened.3 days ago
A shooting in Alexandria’s Arlandria neighborhood has left three men injured. The incident occurred on Sunday (April 27) just after 9 p.m. on West Glebe Road in the area of…4 days ago
Good Saturday morning, Alexandria! ⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers likely before 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms…5 days ago
The Linder Academy is growing. The private school, which now teaches kids from kindergarten through 8th grade, is adding a new upper school for grades 7-12. It’s set to open…5 days ago
Good Saturday morning, Alexandria! ⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers likely before 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms…5 days ago
A fire erupted in a top-floor apartment in Alexandria on Friday night (April 25), triggering a two-alarm response from emergency services. Alexandria Fire Department’s Engine and Truck 208 were first…5 days ago
By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com City Council found consensus on nearly all of the adds to its fiscal year 2026 budget, including a $1.1 million transfer to Alexandria City Public…