Notice of Termination of Loan
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Notice of Termination of Loan: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) hereby publishes this Notice of Termination of Loan for the following: 44 Ancient Coins, lent in 1989 by…Alexandria News
Alexandria Planning Department-Notice of Administrative Review
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ALEXANDRIA PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW 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…Declaration Day Honors Virginia’s Revolutionaries
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MasonPlay Ball in Alexandria
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Play Ball in AlexandriaWelcoming the Croatian National Football Team for the World Cup
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Welcoming the Croatian National Football Team for the World CupCity of Alexandria Voters Head Back to the Ballot Box
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Early voting begins Thursday, June 18; quick guide to the Aug. 4 dual primary electionObituary: In Loving Memory of Gerald “Jerry” M. and Joanne M. O’Donnell
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In Loving Memory of Gerald “Jerry” M. and Joanne M. O’DonnellSLIDESHOW: Alexandria native leads UNC to World Series
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Alexandria native Owen Hull helped lead the University of North Carolina to the College World Series. These photos are a mix of College World Series moments, Hull’s game-winning hit which…Should civil servants be in the statehouse? 3 Alexandria employees serve in the General Assembly
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By Jack Kiyonaga | Alexandria Journalism Project Jeremy McPike, Elizabeth Guzman and Gretchen Bulova are all employed by the City of Alexandria while also serving in the Virginia General Assembly.…Alexandria native Owen Hull propels UNC into College World Series
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By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com As soon as Bishop Ireton graduate Owen Hull hit the game-winning double that propelled the University of North Carolina to an improbable, come-from-behind victory over…Alexandria City School Board adopts budget in 8-1 vote
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By Julia Gwin | jgwin@alextimes.com and James Libresco | jlibresco@alextimes.com Alexandria’s School Board adopted a scaled-back version of its budget on June 11 in a 8-1 vote, following a hastened…Out of the Attic: Juneteenth in Alexandria
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On June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth (June + 19th), commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrated first as a state holiday in Virginia in 2020 by executive…No respite from accountability
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To the editor: “ACPS budget cuts draw School Board scrutiny” impeaches the school system’s claim that half the Central Office staff are student-facing. It is inconceivable that the school system’s…Celebration of Freedom
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City commemorates Juneteenth with a full day of events.City Hall Watch with Bill Rossello: Dividing the city three more times
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By Bill Rossello Reaching community consensus can be difficult anywhere these days. But it seems particularly difficult in Alexandria where controversial projects proliferate. The most recent was the “Braddock Road…Be thankful for the gift of age
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By Donya Currie Embracing older age can actually lengthen your life. But feeling good about getting older can look like an act of rebellion in a society where ageism rears…Summer Palooza Draws a Crowd in Mount Vernon
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Summer paloozaDonna Hamilton Shor
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Donna Hamilton Shor, a Hollywood starlet during the golden age of movies – who later became a well-known journalist, businesswoman, hostess and philanthropist – died April 9 in Alexandria. She…Helen S. Lewis
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Helen S. Lewis, 94, of Alexandria, died peacefully on May 20, 2026. Born Sept. 28, 1931, in Schenectady, New York, Helen was the eldest daughter of Harold and Mary Steiner.…BREAKING: ARHA board appoints interim executive
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By Denise Dunbar and Hannah Shiblaq Janell Diaz was named executive in charge of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority at a meeting of the ARHA Board of Directors on…Alexandria native homers in College World Series win
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By Denise Dunbar Bishop Ireton graduate Owen Hull homered in his third at bat Friday night to help lead the University of North Carolina to a 6-2 victory over Ole…Environmentalists split on resumed Taylor Run stream project
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By James Libresco | jlibresco@alextimes.com City officials are pursuing a new stream restoration project at Taylor Run, with plans to encase sewer lines, install boulder cascades and construct plunge pools.…Sails on the Potomac, ALX Jazz Festival to draw at least 10,000 attendees
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By Kehinde Hopkins | khopkins@alextimes.com City officials expect between 10,000 and 20,000 visitors to Alexandria’s waterfront per day this weekend, as America250 festivities reach the Port City. “This is definitely…City presents West Braddock Road options for feedback
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By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com City of Alexandria staff presented bike lane and safety proposals for West Braddock Road and North Howard Street to the public at a June 4…Croatian national soccer team sets up World Cup training base in Alexandria
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By Kehinde Hopkins | khopkins@alextimes.com Throughout the duration of its FIFA World Cup run, the Croatian national team will live and train in Alexandria. The team, which is practicing at…Port City Flavor: An array of summertime takeout options await
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By Elona Michael | emichael@alextimes.com As summer rolls in, restaurants across Alexandria are preparing to feed both residents and the crowds that visit the historic and vibrant Port City. While…Power plant redevelopment will benefit everyone
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To the editor: With respect to the article, “Planning Commission to vote on power plant redevelopment permits,” I strongly support the three-stage redevelopment plan for the former Potomac River Generating…Filling in the Blanks with Melanie Kay-Wyatt: Graduates! Use your voice to advocate
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By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. It is somewhat of a bittersweet moment as our Alexandria City High School seniors move on to continue their life journeys. At the same time, I…Out of the Attic: Sails on the Potomac, an America250 event
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Alexandria’s America250 celebrations culminate in a celebration of America’s 250th birthday at the Alexandria waterfront. The event is an immersive and engaging weekend festival from Friday to Sunday, offering family…Alexandria Celebrates Women: Virginia women behind the signers – part two
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By Gayle Converse In the 250 years since men signed of the Declaration of Independence,* the City of Alexandria, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America owe…