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By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. A cornerstone of student success is proper nutrition because what we eat impacts our concentration and energy levels. In celebrating National Nutrition Month and National School…2 months ago
By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. A cornerstone of student success is proper nutrition because what we eat impacts our concentration and energy levels. In celebrating National Nutrition Month and National School…2 months ago
By Mark Eaton In September 2022, a group of Rosemont residents had been working individually on city issues. Dina Deringer, Dick Blatt and former Sheriff Dana Lawhorne had each been…2 months ago
By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com At Tuesday’s meeting, City Council voted to maintain the current property tax rate of $1.135 per $100 of assessed value in a 4-3 vote. City…2 months ago
Alexandria is bracing for a vibrant, emerald-tinged weekend as St. Patrick’s Day approaches. Celebrations kick off Friday, March 14, and continue through the traditional holiday on Monday, March 17, 2025.…2 months ago
A plan to convert a former motel on N. Washington Street into a multifamily building and a townhouse is heading to the Planning Commission early next month. Maryland-based PT Blooms…2 months ago
The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) has released its 2023 Communicable Disease Report, providing a comprehensive snapshot of reportable diseases investigated in the calendar year 2023. This marks the first such…2 months ago
Discover how a Post-Settlement Occupancy Agreement could offer extra time in your home after selling. Read more on ALXnow: Ask McEnearney: Do I have to move out immediately after selling…2 months ago
Alexandria’s City Hall and Market Square (301 King Street) are on track for renovation, and the city government wants to loosen zoning restrictions around the project. At its public hearing…2 months ago
Alexandria is kicking off several spring initiatives to spruce up the city as warmer weather arrives. The City announced in a Thursday release that it will be conducting several beautification…2 months ago
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Tonight – Increasing clouds, with…2 months ago
Alexandria City Council voted to maintain the current real property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, rejecting proposals to advertise a higher maximum rate during Tuesday’s legislative meeting. Council…2 months ago
A special use permit to allow for the operation of a new garden center in Del Ray is heading to City Council this Saturday (March 15). Jay Portlance, owner of…2 months ago
The National Transportation Safety Board issued urgent safety recommendations to permanently prohibit helicopter operations on Route 4 between Hains Point and Wilson Bridge when runways 15 and 33 are in…2 months ago
Two Alexandria women are celebrating big wins from the Virginia Lottery, with combined winnings of $883,065 in separate games this month. Denise Freeman snagged a $500,000 top prize in the…2 months ago
Alexandria City Public Schools is advancing its school boundary redistricting process with three proposed plans aimed at balancing student enrollment and improving school capacity utilization across the district. The Redistricting…2 months ago
The Alexandria Democratic Committee isn’t happy that Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner recently voted for a number of President Donald Trump’s new cabinet secretaries. At its March meeting…2 months ago
Alexandria is welcoming a wave of new developments across the city, from waterfront dining to boutique retail and major upcoming events that promise to draw visitors from around the world.…2 months ago
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 54 degrees. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 38 degrees.…2 months ago
Some big changes are being proposed at 400 King Street in Old Town. The building takes over an entire city block and is currently home to The Alexandrian Old Town Hotel…2 months ago
Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon will be able to order around all City employees under his purview, not just department heads, if City Council approves one of his latest requests…2 months ago
After years in limbo, a parking lot along Alexandria’s waterfront could be turned into an outdoor dining area for a local restaurant. Mai Thai (6 King Street) last month submitted…2 months ago
The Virginia Department of Health is warning against a potential outbreak of measles in Northern Virginia. A passenger on an international flight arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday,…2 months ago
As it deliberates its Fiscal Year 2026 budget, the Alexandria City Council, on Tuesday, will set the ceiling for a tax rate increase. This time last year, Council set a…2 months ago
A proposed 31-story tower in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood could become the tallest at-grade building in the city, according to a new report from the Washington Business Journal. Aldie-based Red Fox…2 months ago
Saint Patrick’s Day festivities are in full swing this week, with live music and Irish step dancing performances, bar crawls, and other events planned ahead of the holiday. For a…2 months ago
Good Monday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65 degrees. Light southwest wind. Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low of around 40 degrees. Light and variable…