Celebrating Passover in Alexandria
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On the 200th Anniversary of the Masons’ GetawayCity Hall and Market Square renovation plans presented to Board of Architectural Review
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The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review held a concept review Wednesday night for the renovation of City Hall and Market Square Plaza, a project that aims to modernize the facilities…Alexandria Sheriff Sean Casey doesn’t want another job, ever
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Alexandria Sheriff Sean Casey likes his job so much that he doesn’t want another one, ever. Casey’s perch seems secure. Even though he faces no opposition for the second time…Some Bunnies To Love? Adorable duo Addison & Carol seek home for Easter
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Just in time for Easter weekend, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is hoping to find a forever home for Addison and Carol, an inseparable pair of three-year-old bunnies…Carlyle Crossing brings free art festival and paint and sip experience to Alexandria
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Carlyle Crossing’s Pinot & Paints on the Plaza powered by DC Fray is coming back again this year! The team is bringing back its crowd-favorite Art Festival, Wine Tasting and…BREAKING: No bond for driver after pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in upper King Street crash
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A 19-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash on upper King Street on Wednesday night, and a 42-year-old Fairfax man is being held without bond for the incident. The…From Egg Hunts to Live Bands: What’s happening in Alexandria this weekend (April 17 – 20)
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Looking to make the most of your time in Alexandria this weekend? From Thursday, April 17, through Sunday, April 20, the city is bustling with activities as Spring Break continues…Unlock More Alexandria: Join the ALXnow Press Club for exclusive content and support local news
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ALXnow has never done more local news reporting than we’re doing now. In March, we published 220 stories, the most ever published in a single month on the website, and…Alexandria man found guilty of child pornography offenses
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A district court judge on Tuesday (April 16) convicted an Alexandria man, who worked for the Department of Commerce, of possessing and receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In a…City Council-public hearing 4.26.25
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Public Hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, held at City Hall, 301 King Street, Council Chamber and on Zoom webinar on Saturday,…ACPS-public hearing
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The Alexandria City School Board will hold a public hearing on the Draft ACPS Strategic Plan: 2025-2030 on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting…Alexandria Planning Commission/City Council
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Rachael Von Elmendorf, co-owner of Misha’s Coffee and an Alexandria teacher, writes in strong opposition to the planned Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project in this submitted letter to the editor. The…Notes: Meagan Alderton elected to lead Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation board
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Good Thursday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 65 degrees. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Increasing clouds tonight, with a low around 46 degrees. South wind…Better with Age: John Thorpe Richards Jr. continues family legacies
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By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com John Thorpe Richards Jr. grew up surrounded by historic preservation efforts in Old Town, with both of his parents being integral in historic preservation in…National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29
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In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29, the Opioid Work Group is distributing Opioid Harm Reduction Bags to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl-laced illicit drugs…‘Life As I See It’
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Angela Harris was barely five months into her marriage to School Board member Chris Harris when she began experiencing severe headaches and blurred vision in October of 2019.Diehard Gardeners Brave the Elements at AHS Garden Market
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It was a rainy, drippy slog that tested gardeners’ grit on April 11, the first of the American Horticultural Society’s (AHS) two-day, annual, spring garden market in Mount Vernon.Comment Now on Housing 2040 Master Plan
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The City of Alexandria’s Office of Housing invites the community to provide feedback on the draft Principles and Goals developed to guide the Housing 2040 Master Plan.How residents are fighting the property assessment appeals process
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By Sabrina Martin | Alexandria Journalism Project Until his hearing last July, patent examiner and Alexandria resident Yemane Mehari thought he stood a chance of swaying the Board of Equalization…Climate Action office’s budget may be slashed for more ACPS funding
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By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Earlier this month, Councilor John Chapman proposed a $1 million addition to the Alexandria City Public Schools’ fiscal year 2026 budget, suggesting that the $600,000…New judge appointed in Zoning for Housing case
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By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com A new judge has been appointed to preside over the lawsuit Alexandria residents filed against the City of Alexandria over the Zoning for Housing initiative…Alexandria Times wins 12 Virginia Press Association awards
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By Times staff Alexandria Times staff members won 12 Virginia Press Association awards for work that appeared in the paper during the 2024 calendar year, winning four each of first…The problem with King Street
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To the editor: King Street is the heart of Old Town here in Alexandria. What happens there pulses up to Slaters Lane and down to Robert E. Lee High School…Support your local library
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To the editor: My local library has been my school house, my introduction to art and museums, my safe place for homework as a child and my computer center to…City intentionally risks losing federal revenue in tight budget year
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To the editor: Alexandria’s annual budget cycle is underway for fiscal year 2026, and it seems that our elected leaders are in denial about the $51 million in federal funds…About Alexandria: Ideas on measuring, tracking progress
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By Mark Eaton and Eugene Steurerle In Part I, we emphasized the importance of metrics and dashboards to measure progress in city government initiatives, especially on housing and development projects.…Out of the Attic: Commemorating Two Lights for Tomorrow
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By Rachel Bayler A nationwide commemoration known as Two Lights for Tomorrow is underway. On Friday, communities, historic sites and local governments across the country will display two lights in…