Onstage, Alexandria: March 2026
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By Mark Edelman It may roll in like a lion and come out like lamb, but March has a whole lot of great theater to roar about. Check out these…Alexandria News
ALX Kids: How to spend your spring break
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By Adeline C. With spring break coming up, you might be worried that you have nothing to do if you aren’t going on vacation. Well, you don’t have to be!…Potomac River Sewage Contamination Declining
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RiverCelebrating America’s history in Alexandria
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By Linda Couture To the editor: Living for many years in a beautiful Virginia city with history on many corners is a blessing in my life. While watching the George…Measles: Why it’s back and what it means
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By Alexandria Health Department For decades, measles felt like a disease of the past. Mention of the respiratory virus conjured up a vague memory of a rash and lead thermometers,…The quiet power of women supporting women
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By Lauren Fisher, Psy.D. As we approach Women’s History Month, I’ve been reflecting on the strength and impact of women as a collective. There is something deeply powerful that happens…‘Quiet signs’ of anxiety and how to address it
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By Tara Agneshwar, Psy.D. When was the last time you experienced road rage for something seemingly innocuous? Or snapped at your partner for loading the dishwasher “wrong”? You probably told…Real Talk: What will work in 2026
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By Diann Carlson If you have been sitting at your kitchen table lately, coffee in hand, wondering what your home might be worth in today’s market, you are not alone.…Out of the Attic: An Alexandria lens in America250
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The American Revolution in Virginia was more than a military conflict – it was a Revolution of Ideas that continues today. Alexandria played a distinct role in the birth of…Ethical Reflections with Rev. Ian Markham: Bring on the roundabout
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By Rev. Ian Markham The Alexandria Times requires all contributions to be written completely by humans and not by generative AI. I warmly support this policy and at the end…Protected bike lanes slated for Braddock Road
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By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Alexandria’s Traffic & Parking Board unanimously approved major changes to the Braddock Road corridor early Tuesday morning, setting in motion the removal of on-street parking…Sandy Marks wins Council firehouse primary
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By Ella Mitchell | emitchell@alextimes.com The field is now set for an April special election, as former Alexandria Democratic Committee Chair Sandy Marks clinched the party’s nomination for a recently-vacated…Two new books showcase historic elements in Old Town homes
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By Kim Turpin Davis Two newly released books celebrating the storied past of Alexandria’s centuries-old historic homes have quickly become fast-selling hits among residents. Published a month apart, “Old Town…Alexandria vows to celebrate Black History Month beyond February
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By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com In Alexandria, Black history is celebrated year round. Artura Jackson, assistant director for the African American History Division in the Office of Historic Alexandria, said…National Park Service nixes Waterfront Park pumphouse
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By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com The National Park Service has denied the City of Alexandria’s request to build a pumphouse in Waterfront Park, Mayor Alyia Gaskins confirmed to the Times…Jelks Henry Cabaniss III
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April 20, 1953 – Jan. 23, 2026 Jelks Henry Cabaniss III, born April 20, 1953, died on Jan. 23, 2026. He was the husband of Eliana Butraigo Cabaniss, to whom he…City of Alexandria-Notice of a Public Hearing
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CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT APPLICATION FOR A SECTION 108 GUARANTEED LOAN February 23, 2026 The City of Alexandria’s Draft…Public Hearing held by City Council
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Public Hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, held at 4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305, Alexandria, Virginia 22304 Council Chamber and on…Walk for Peace in Alexandria
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City welcomes monks on 2,300-mile trek.By George! Parade kicks off city’s 250th celebration.
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ParadeCity Hall Watch with Bill Rossello: The Port City two-step
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By Bill Rossello Former City Councilor Kirk McPike has been busy the last few weeks. He ran for the House of Delegates and resigned from City Council and his job…Gomez: Why I’m running for Council
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By Roberto Gomez A few weeks ago, a shooting in Old Town injured one of the teenagers in my program. He’s going to be OK, but OK is not the…Laderach: Why I’m running for Council
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By Tim Laderach Alexandria is more than just my current home. It is the place where I have been called to serve since the day I arrived. I’m a Navy…Marks: Why I’m running for Council
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By Sandy Marks For years, as chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee – and for decades professionally – it has been my job to lift up our candidates, our shared…Sumpter: Why I’m running for Council
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By Charles Sumpter I’m running for City Council because Alexandria is my home, and I believe our best days are ahead of us if we are willing to think bigger…A pump station litmus test
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To the editor: After recently overruling its own architectural subject matter experts on the City Hall renovation, the misguided City Council’s next test of governance competence will be around its…Keep Braddock’s on-street parking
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To the editor: We are writing as citizens of Alexandria to share our concerns regarding the recommendations for the Braddock Road Trail Access and Corridor Improvements project. The current proposed…City presents deficient case in Braddock Road proposal
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To the editor: Regarding the removal of all Braddock Road street parking from the 0.6 miles connecting Russell Road to Mt. Vernon Ave, the city’s case is wildly deficient. City…Oppose the Braddock Road proposal
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To the editor: We live on West Braddock Road near the intersection with Russell Road. We are writing to share our opposition to the removal of parking to install dedicated,…Braddock Road parking is about the people
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To the editor: For many neighbors, the churches along Braddock Road between Russell Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue are more than buildings. They are places where people gather, support one…