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…Alexandria News
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…City Hall Watch with Bill Rossello: Achieving Goldilocks governance
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By Bill Rossello Alexandria’s two elected bodies, City Council and the School Board, could not operate more differently. Members of both were elected to set policy. And both are expected…Kitchen wisdom: Safe food practices for older adults
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By Samantha Jones Foodborne illness can affect anyone, but populations most at risk of contracting a foodborne illness include people aged 65 years or older. This population also has a…Confession: I missed my dad’s early cognitive decline
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By Lindsay Hutter “Once we notice the changes, coming to full terms with them might take time,” Monica Hutchins-Thomas, director of social work at Goodwin House Alexandria, said. “It is…Alexandria Celebrates Women: Female postmasters who put a stamp on our nation
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By Gayle Converse It all started on an autumn day in the late 1800s with an innocuously written paragraph in an Alexandria newspaper: “Announcement is made that the local board…‘I’m recreating myself’: Planning for reentry after leaving the Alexandria Detention Center
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After leaving the Alexandria Detention Center, Mahogany Jones wants to be a nurse aide. On Tuesday, the 20-year-old mother of two joined her fellow inmates for the annual resource fair…Big Bucks, big stakes: Virginia candidates raise over $20 Million as 2025 election season heats up
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by Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 16, 2025 With three statewide offices and all 100 House of Delegates seats up for grabs, Virginia Department of Elections campaign finance reports show…Del Ray’s GardenFest returns on April 27 with free tree seedlings and educational booths
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Del Ray’s GardenFest is set for Sunday, April 27, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. at Nicholas A. Colasanto Baseball Field, where Mt Vernon Avenue meets Commonwealth Avenue. The Del…ALX Community launches free career recovery program for laid-off federal workers
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ALX Community in Old Town is launching a free career recovery program this month for federal employees who have been laid off by the Trump administration. The Career Catalyst programs…Local businesses join forces for inaugural Tavern Square Art Fair
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Kismet Modern Indian restaurant (111 North Pitt Street) and Made in ALX (415 King Street) are teaming up to host the Tavern Square Art Fair on May 17. This free event,…Alexandria Fire Department extinguishes commercial truck fire Wednesday morning in the West End
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Two commercial trucks were destroyed, and no one was injured in a fire this morning in Alexandria’s West End. The Alexandria Fire Department was called to the 100 block of…Alexandria’s Commission for the Arts selects Alicia Eggert for 2026 ‘Site See’ installation
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Alexandria’s Waterfront Park will showcase a new art installation in 2026. Artist Alicia Eggert was chosen on Tuesday (April 15) by the Alexandria Commission For The Arts to bring her…After two decades on N. Washington St., Alexandria Democratic Committee announce move to Del Ray
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The Alexandria Democratic Committee (ADC) is moving after spending over twenty years at 617 N. Washington Street. Sandy Marks, who chairs the committee, enthusiastically shared the news in a letter…Notes: Future of Alexandria’s City Hall and Market Square takes center stage at tonight’s BAR meeting
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Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61 degrees. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts…Seminary Hill hit with power outage with more than 3,000 Dominion Energy customers affected
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More than 3,000 Dominion Energy customers in Alexandria are experiencing a power outage this evening (April 15). The outage occurred while Alexandria was under a Wind Advisory. Dominion Energy’s outage…Alexandria Police seek public’s help to identify 7-11 robbery suspect
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The Alexandria Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect linked to several 7-Eleven robberies. The suspect, who has carried a hammer, is still on the loose.…Adoptable Athea is looking for a home where she can be an active member of a loving family
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Meet your new best friend, Athea – this week’s adoptable dog of the week. Athea is a 4-year-old mixed breed available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria…Ford’s Garage, a vintage car-themed restaurant chain, is looking to open a location in Alexandria
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Ford’s Garage, a burger and craft beer restaurant chain with a Ford Motor Company theme, is expanding in Virginia. Today (April 15), the company announced plans to open a new…Alexandria’s plan to fight flooding will close Waterfront Park and Point Lumley Park for at least two years
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A sweeping plan to redevelop two popular parks on the Alexandria waterfront is heading into the city review process. Waterfront Park (1 Prince Street) and Point Lumley Park (1 Duke…Marriott Bonvoy apartment hotel in Old Town to change hands
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After nearly five years in business in Old Town, an apartment hotel is poised to change hands. San Francisco-based Kasa Living, Inc. filed paperwork with the city last month to…Alexandria business owners: Make your first impression count
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Your website isn’t just a digital placeholder—it’s your brand’s handshake, storefront, and sales team all in one. At WebLime, we help businesses across Alexandria and the DMV elevate their online…Poll: What is the best bicycle shop in Alexandria?
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Alexandria has a vibrant cycling community and offers residents a selection of bicycle shops with expert mechanics and places to shop. Do you have a favorite bicycle shop you recommend…Notes: Josephine, Atlas Brew Works, Andy’s Pizza among RAMMY nominees
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Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria! ⛈️ Today’s weather: There is a chance of showers, mainly before 11 a.m. It will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near…Weather Alert: Wind Advisory in effect for Tuesday
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory for Alexandria and portions of Washington, D.C.; Maryland; Virginia; and Wester Virginia. The wind advisory, which is in effect from…Hosting an event in Alexandria? Get the word out via ALXnow
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Looking to attract more people to your upcoming local gathering? Submit it to ALXnow’s event calendar and connect with locals searching for things to do in our community. Thousands of Alexandria residents…‘2D Noodles’ Vietnamese restaurant is coming to the Del Ray North shopping center
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A new Vietnamese-themed restaurant is under development in Arlandria. 2D Noodles (3823 Mount Vernon Avenue) ‘s interior renovation is nearly complete. The restaurant’s location in the Del Ray North shopping…Traffic Alert: Eastbound lane on Duke Street closed due to motor vehicle collision
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A motor vehicle collision has closed an eastbound lane on Duke Street. Alexandria Police Department (APD) shared on social media on Monday (April 14) at 2:29 p.m. that eastbound Duke…