Emotional perils, possibilities of generative AI
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By Kathryn Ziemer, Ph.D. Let me skip right to the end and say this – you absolutely should use artificial intelligence. I won’t say you shouldn’t. Everywhere I look, articles…Alexandria News
Alexandria Celebrates Women: Welcoming more women on railroads
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By Gayle Converse On a chilly February afternoon in 1868, 28-year-old Catharine “Kate” Brown, a United States Senate employee, was preparing to return home to Washington, D.C. after visiting a…Real Talk: VA loan assumptions, explained by real estate agents
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By Sharon Wildberger and Heather Corey As mortgage interest rates remain stubbornly high, both homebuyers and sellers are seeking creative financing solutions. One trend continues to gain momentum: Veterans Affairs…Close to Home: Lauren Stack’s asymmetrical treasure
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By Kim Davis Generations of Alexandrians have treasured homes on Old Town’s South Lee Street, which is lined with charming, historic houses dating back to the 1700s and 1800s, by…New details emerge about OSHA investigation into city Parks & Rec
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By Sabrina Martin | Alexandria Journalism Project | sabrina.martin.ajp@gmail.com As her block’s mid-afternoon yard party neared its end and attendees began trickling out into the wooded streets of Alexandria’s Seminary…City builds on Flood Action initiative as nation faces record flooding
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By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com The United States and the DMV area have experienced record-high flooding this summer, and Alexandria is continuing to reckon with flooding issues due to its…AWLA awarded $100k grant from PetSmart Charities
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By Hannah Shiblaq | hshiblaq@alextimes.com The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has been selected for the $100,000 PetSmart Charities Incubator Grant to establish veterinary care in and around Mark Center…Alexandria Aces record first no-hitter in team history
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By Jim McGrath Connor Hutchinson, a right-handed pitcher for the Alexandria Aces, provided the highlight of the team’s summer season on July 6, as he hurled a no-hitter against the…Nonprofit serving Latino youth in Arlandria aims to raise $250K by August 27
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A nonprofit serving Arlandria’s Latino community is trying to raise $250,000 by Wednesday, Aug. 27. Casa Chirilagua (4109 Mount Vernon Avenue) launched its Summer Challenge Campaign today to fund its programming,…JUST IN: Alexandria Assistant Police Chief Raul Pedroso hired as Chief of Fairfax City Police Department
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The City of Fairfax has hired Alexandria Assistant Police Chief Raul Pedroso to be its next chief of police, ALXnow has confirmed. The Fairfax City Council hired Pedroso in a…Harry Potter’s birthday to be celebrated at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum in Old Town
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Attention all magic-loving muggles! There’s a Harry Potter birthday tour on Sunday (July 27) at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum (105-107 S Fairfax Street) in Old Town. According to the Apothecary…Alexandria Fire Department assists in extinguishing two-alarm blazes in Kingstowne and Springfield
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The Alexandria Fire Department assisted in extinguishing two-alarm fires in Fairfax County this morning (July 23). No injuries were reported in the early morning fires at three townhouses in Kingstowne…Alexandria plans pedestrian safety upgrades near four schools
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Alexandria is considering six pedestrian safety improvements near four schools in Alexandria. The project would remove up to 14 parking spaces for curb extensions and improved pedestrian crossings near Patrick…Alexandria to host international chess tournament, education conference
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Episcopal High School will host two chess-related international events next month, including a student tournament featuring competitors from 47 countries and an education conference examining chess instruction in schools. The…Little Theatre of Alexandria to open ‘Kinky Boots’ Saturday
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The Little Theatre of Alexandria opens “Kinky Boots” on Saturday (July 26), presenting the Tony Award-winning musical through Aug. 16. The production features music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and…Notes: AlexRenew plans September public tour event
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Good morning, Alexandria! 🗓️ Today is Wednesday, July 23, the 204th day of 2025. There are 161 days left in the year. ☀️ Today’s weather: Today: Mostly sunny, with a…National Science Foundation employees petition Congress over alleged firings, grant cuts
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More than 140 National Science Foundation employees petitioned Congress Tuesday to investigate alleged politically motivated firings as the agency’s governing board prepared to meet Wednesday on staffing and relocation issues.…Alexandria woman appears on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’
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An Alexandria woman joined the cast of “Bachelor in Paradise” this week, marking the first time senior contestants have appeared on the reality dating show. Nancy Hulkower, 62, a retired…Woman charged after allegedly using pricey Old Town Airbnb for prostitution
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A Manassas woman has been charged after allegedly using an expensive Airbnb in Old Town for prostitution. The 35-year-old woman was identified after police searched the phone of a man…Valvoline Instant Oil Change cuts ribbon at new location in Del Ray
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Valvoline Instant Oil Change opened its newest location on Tuesday (July 22) at a longstanding Del Ray auto repair shop. Staff from Valvoline Instant Oil Change and leadership from the…Alexandria man charged with felony animal abuse in boarding facility dog death
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An Alexandria man is behind bars for allegedly abusing several dogs, leading to the death of one dog, at an award-winning boarding facility in Del Ray. Kevin Malik Sanders, 29,…Alexandria man arrested for burglarizing Arlandria home
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An Alexandria man has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing a home in the city’s Arlandria neighborhood. The 23-year-old suspect was arrested May 28 for burglary and released June 5 on…DASH bus mascot named ‘Dashy’ after community vote
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Alexandria’s public transit system has named its new mascot “Dashy” following a community vote that drew more than 250 participants. The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) announced Tuesday that Dashy received…Lawsuit over Virginia’s felon voting ban gains steam with new legal filings
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by Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury July 21, 2025 In a high-stakes voting rights battle with roots in the Reconstruction era, civil rights groups on Friday filed two new motions in…Notes: Alexandria launches survey on City Hall renovation displays
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Good morning, Alexandria! 🗓️ Today is Tuesday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2025. There are 162 days left in the year. ☀️ Today’s weather: Today: Sunny, with a high near…UPS Store employee charged in Alexandria for multiple narcotics offenses
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A 33-year-old man, formerly a resident of Alexandria, is being held without bond for multiple narcotics possession charges. The man was allegedly getting his drugs mailed to his now-former workplace,…UPDATE: Alexandria-area man arrested after allegedly receiving multiple packages with drugs
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Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the suspect was an employee of the UPS store. The suspect was reported to police by a UPS employee and…What’s up in Alexandria this week and weekend: July 21-27
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Alexandria residents have plenty to choose from this week, with Monday kicking off with yoga at the library and open mic comedy at Alexandria Bier Garden, followed by Pokemon GO…Alexandria City High School Dean of Students Tiffany Barner dies
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Tiffany Barner, a Dean of Students at Alexandria City High School, has died. The ACHS community was notified of Barner’s death in a note today from ACHS Interim Executive Principal…Last week to crown Alexandria’s best BBQ
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With just over a week left until voting closes, Alexandria’s barbecue lovers are making their voices heard in ALXnow’s latest Readers’ Choice Poll. The competition for “Best Barbecue Restaurant in…