How to choose a dog trainer
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By Joe Miench Does your animal’s behavior have you considering a trainer? This is a great idea, but how do you know if a trainer’s approach is humane? Trainers typically…Alexandria News
August 2025
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Aug. 7, 2025 The post August 2025 appeared first on Alexandria Times.Mason at Van Dorn tenants say change remains elusive despite city action
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By Alexander Fernandez | Alexandria Journalism Project Two investigations by the Alexandria Journalism Project in late 2024 and early 2025 exposed serious conditions at the Mason at Van Dorn apartment…Thousands sign petition against waterfront pumphouse over size, location concerns
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By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Thousands of Alexandrians have organized to oppose a city plan to build a pumphouse in Waterfront Park to address Potomac River flooding. More than 2,000…JBG Smith revises Potomac Yard plans for mixed-use development
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By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Developer JBG Smith shared revised plans for and more details about its proposed mixed-use housing and retail development project across 929,000 square feet in Potomac…Christopher Morris Johnson
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Christopher Morris Johnson passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife Jill Hopper and his stepson Ryan Hopper. He was preceded in death by…Leo V. Mayer
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Leo Vernon Mayer, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away outside his home in Alexandria on July 16, 2025. He was 88 years old. In his own words, Leo lived…Elisabeth Kellyn Freund
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Elisabeth Kellyn Freund, born July 6, 1988, passed away from this Earth and joined God’s angels on May 16, 2025. She was 36. Elisabeth’s journey through life was shaped by…My View with Heather Peeler: Your neighbors need you
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By Heather Peeler Alexandrians are navigating an increasingly complex and uncertain world. Recent federal policy changes are having an unprecedented impact on the social safety net, affecting everything from education…Rental policies fail fixed-income applicants
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To the editor: I’m a current resident of Alexandria. Over the past several weeks, I’ve applied to multiple local apartment communities, hoping to relocate within the city I’ve come to…Out of the Attic: Friendship Fire Company and the Fire of 1855
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Nov. 17, 1855, was one of the worst fires, in terms of loss of life, in Alexandria’s history. Started by arson at the Dowell China Shop, a three-story china and…Review: ‘Kinky Boots’ proves to be fitting summer show at LTA
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By Thompson Eskew The Land of Lola has found its way to The Little Theatre of Alexandria! From the pages of Harvey Fierstein’s book to the sounds of Cyndi Lauper’s…Alexandria Aces lose to Bethesda Big Train in 2025 championship
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By Jim McGrath The Alexandria Aces concluded their 2025 season with a painfully familiar ending, dropping the first two games in the best-of-three championship series of the Cal Ripken Sr.…Federal investigation finds ACPS violated Title IX for trans policies
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By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced on Friday that its investigation concluded that five Northern Virginia school districts, including Alexandria…Ed Feulner, Heritage Foundation co-founder, dies at 83
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By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Edwin J. Feulner Jr., a cofounder of conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation who later became one of the most influential figures of the right,…Three sentenced to prison for series of armed robberies targeting Alexandria, Northern Virginia electronics stores
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Three people have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a series of violent armed robberies that targeted electronics stores across Northern Virginia last summer, according to the…ARHA – Public Hearing
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The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) staff will host a public hearing at ARHA’s main office, 401 Wythe Street Alexandria VA 22314, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 5:30…Alexandria Planning Department-Notice of Administrative Review
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In accordance with Section 11-500 of the Zoning Ordinance, the following Special Use Permit application(s) may be approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning after the date(s) indicated below.…There’s a vigil on King Street in Old Town on Friday against the Israel-Hamas war
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There’s a vigil on King Street in Old Town against the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas on Friday (July 25). The protest will be held in the pedestrian-only 100…Alexandria man pleads guilty to defrauding pandemic relief programs of $1.5 million
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An Alexandria man pled guilty on Wednesday (July 23) to defrauding pandemic relief programs of nearly $1.5 million, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Dr. Muhammad Adil Quraish, 35, is…Without funding for redevelopment, Alexandria approves framework for skatepark improvements
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Alexandria’s Parks and Recreation Commission has approved a framework for future improvements at the city’s only skateboard park. The commission unanimously approved an amendment to the 2015 Neighborhood Park Improvement…Finding Faith: There’s a new men’s only Bible study group in Old Town
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There’s a new bible study ministry in Old Town, and it’s just for men. Every second and fourth Wednesday, more than a dozen men and boys talk about the Bible…Beat the Back-To-School Rush: Alexandria Health Department urges early vaccine appointments
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As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, the Alexandria Health Department is encouraging families to schedule their children’s required immunizations now to avoid the typical back-to-school rush.…Notes: Tall Ship Providence returns to Alexandria, shifts to dockside programming
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Good morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Thursday, July 24, the 205th day of 2025. There are 160 days left in the year. ☀️ Today’s weather: Heat Advisory in effect from…National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory for Alexandria Friday
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The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Alexandria and the greater Washington region Thursday, warning residents to prepare for dangerous heat index values that could reach 109 degrees…Local impact of proposed SNAP cuts
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To the editor: Hunger Free Alexandria’s local food assistance partners help to fill the gap when household budgets or government assistance programs aren’t enough to meet the needs of food…Community gardens enrich our city
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To the editor: In honor of National Park & Recreation Month, I want to express my appreciation for the City of Alexandria’s efforts to promote green spaces, outdoor connection and…Poor Robert’s Ruminations with Rob Whittle: Being a DMV sports fan is cruel
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By Rob Whittle Remember the days when Slingin’ Sammy Baugh roamed the greensward of Griffith Stadium? Me neither. But I do recall with great fondness Sonny J. spinning it to…Justice Matters with Bryan Porter: 2025 changes to Virginia’s code
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By Bryan Porter During its 2025 session, the Virginia General Assembly enacted several pieces of legislation that changed the criminal code. This article discusses several of these changes that should…Out of the Attic: Conserving Friendship’s suction engine
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The Friendship Firehouse Museum’s hand-operated suction fire engine is on view in the historic firehouse after receiving professional conservation treatment. The Friendship Fire Company, established in 1774, purchased the suction…