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Construction work at Potomac Yard Metro station, photo via City of Alexandria The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced that the Potomac Yard Metro station’s opening will be delayed…7 days ago
The Alexandria City Council, on Wednesday, says that Governor’s Glenn Youngkin’s proposed new policies restricting transgender bathroom and pronoun use stigmatizes and undermines children, and puts their lives at risk. In…7 days ago
By Vivek Sinha One of the most prevalent conditions primary care providers face in this country is high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It is one of the most…7 days ago
208 Queen Street (image via Google Maps) In a hole in a mixed-use block in Old Town there lived a hobbit-themed restaurant. Not a nasty, dirty, wet development with nothing…1 week ago
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Businesses along South Union Street and King Street are planning to lay out sandbags for what could be a couple days of showers in the region.1 week ago
By Ariana Wilson | awilson@alextimes.com The Alexandria School Board’s Sept. 22 meeting addressed overcrowding in classrooms, upcoming changes and an expected timeline from the Equity For All 2025 campaign and School…1 week ago
By Olivia Anderson | oanderson@alextimes.com Saturday marks the start of both October and Virginia Archeology Month, which the City of Alexandria plans to celebrate with various events online, throughout town and…1 week ago
By Kassidy McDonald │kmcdonald@alextimes.com Inova Health System will host a virtual community meeting on Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. to provide an update about the development proposal for the new hospital…1 week ago
By Kassidy McDonald │kmcdonald@alextimes.com The Beautification Commission is looking for nominations for public properties or individual or group activities/efforts that promote the beautification of Alexandria for their 2022 Alexandria Community…1 week ago
By Olivia Anderson | oanderson@alextimes.com More than 350 people gathered in Market Square on Sept. 24 to honor the lives of two of Alexandria’s lynching victims in a Soil Collection Ceremony.…1 week ago
Former National Tire and Batter (image via Google Maps) A former National Tire and Battery (NTB) in the West End could be transformed into a used car dealership if the…1 week ago
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean…1 week ago
By Heather Peeler Do you hear the good news? A few weeks ago, the Census Bureau reported that child poverty is at a historic low. In Virginia, child poverty fell…1 week ago
By Kassidy McDonald │kmcdonald@alextimes.com In the City of Alexandria, there are plenty of ways – and reasons – to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, a nationally recognized month where diverse…1 week ago
By Olivia Anderson | oanderson@alextimes.com A man who killed a stranger in Old Town several years ago while having a mental break – during which he thought the stranger was…1 week ago
Thousands of art lovers will have to set aside their plans this weekend, as Del Ray’s annual Art On The Avenue has been postponed due to Tropical Storm Ian. Ian…1 week ago
A number of suspected MS-13 gang members have been arrested the last several months for allegedly selling crack/cocaine, marijuana and firing gunshots in the Arlandria area. The suspects allegedly sold…1 week ago
Hotel Aka with new black color scheme, photo via EAGH Alexandria The Electra America Hospitality Group (EAHG) has filed an application to open a new cafe with outdoor seating at…1 week ago
Thoughts of a new home are music to Banjo’s ears. The six-year-old male black-and-white beagle mix learns the most about the world with his nose to the ground, so don’t…1 week ago
There are a number of ways to volunteer in Alexandria this fall. Art lovers can get their fix by volunteering as gallery guides at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, and…1 week ago
District Dogs (image via District Dogs/Facebook) Dog care facility District Dogs is seeking a permit to open in Alexandria. District Dogs is filing for an amendment to the development special…1 week ago
Poster for Underworld event at The Birchmere (image via The Birchmere) The Birchmere’s (3701 Mt Vernon Avenue) annual Halloween event Raven’s Night is scheduled to return next month, along with…1 week ago
A new study shows that the most dangerous area for pedestrians is Old Town. The law firm of Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp commissioned the study, which identified 20 areas, and…1 week ago
Port City Brewing Company (3950 Wheeler Avenue) is going to the dogs on Saturday, October 1, with their annual Dogtoberfest celebration. The free outdoor festival goes from 12 to 5…1 week ago
Alexandria City Public Schools is has a “crew” problem — organized groups of kids that are participating in criminal behavior, according to Police Chief Don Hayes. If the description sounds…1 week ago
A new report, prepared for a City Council meeting tomorrow (Wednesday), looks back at the progress made on several priorities adopted earlier this year, from pandemic recovery to housing. The…1 week ago
After all the fuss over its creation, the Alexandria Independent Community Policing Review Board has seemingly had a pretty quiet first full year of operation. The Board started meeting in…1 week ago
Inova has major plans for the former Lanadmark Mall site, and will conduct its second virtual community meeting on Monday, October 17. The timeline for the project is still subject…