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Courtesy photoAlexandria, VA – The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) strongly urge everyone to STAY HOME except for essential trips such as food purchases and medical care, and…3 hours ago
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Practice Physical Distancing; Coping Resources; Support for Businesses; Evictions Suspended: http://alexandriava.gov/1145386 hours ago
By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com During the first quarter of 2020, eight people donated a total of $975 to the Alexandria Times FOIA Fund. The Times made three FOIA requests…6 hours ago
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com Children delivered daffodil bouquets to their neighbors on North Early Street. (Courtesy Photo)To spread a positive message during the COVID-19 outbreak, school children on North…7 hours ago
The Alexandria Library has thousands of online resources to aid distance learning and basic boredom. (Photo licensed from 123rf)ALEXANDRIA, VA – While Alexandria Library locations remain closed until further notice, the…8 hours ago
ALEXANDRIA, VA – As a result of the continued public and medical concerns regarding COVID-19, Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic is facing a record number of local wishes waiting to be granted. As…9 hours ago
By Victoria Elliott After days of staying home to help flatten the curve of the spread of coronavirus, you may have found a new appreciation for indoor enrichment. Without it,…9 hours ago
By Luke Anderson | landerson@alextimes.com In an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, Governor Ralph Northam issued a stay-at-home order for everyone in Virginia on March 30.…10 hours ago
As a breather from our anxiety with all the unknowns and frustrations over changes to our personal and work patterns, I thought it might add perspective if we paused a…11 hours ago
By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com Visit Alexandria kicked off a weekly Facebook Live series, ALX at Home Live, on Tuesday, according to a news release. The series, part of Visit…11 hours ago
Little baby boy, toddler child, eating spaghetti for lunch and making feeding teddy bear friend, pot with spaghetti and tomatoes on the tableALEXANDRIA, VA – SCAN of Northern Virginia, based…11 hours ago
By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com The city suspended enforcement of several parking restrictions on Sunday, according to a news release. The decision comes as the city tries to accommodate an…11 hours ago
By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is now offering adoptions through a virtual adoption process. The AWLA suspended in-person animal adoptions and limited on-site staff…12 hours ago
By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com Every 10 years, the federal government undertakes the massive effort of trying to count every person living in the country as part of the U.S.…13 hours ago
Courtesy photoAlexandria, VA – The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) strongly urge everyone to follow Governor Northam’s order to STAY HOME except for essential trips such as food…13 hours ago
Alexandria, VA So many of us have been affected by the pandemic. Many of those need the support of our community. The Zebra received this letter from Casa Chirilagua and…1 day ago
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; New CDC Report on Transmission; Cleaning Guidelines; More eBooks; Expanded Shelter Hours: http://alexandriava.gov/114529 pic.twitter.com/W7m3IwKmYr1 day ago
Alexandria, VA – According to Wikipedia: Tai chi, short for T’ai chi ch’üan or Tàijí quán, is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training, its health…1 day ago
Alexandria, VA – The City of Alexandria urges residents to take part in the 2020 U.S. Census on April 1, National Census Day. Last month, Alexandrians were mailed invitations to…2 days ago
Alexandria, VA The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) strongly urge everyone to follow Governor Northam’s order to STAY HOME except for essential trips such as food purchases and…2 days ago
It’s Census Day! Every Alexandria household is required to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. It’s safe, easy, and takes the average person less than 10 minutes to complete. #Take10forCensus…2 days ago
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases in the United States continues to increase, with 44 reported in Alexandria. As of Wednesday, there are 3,645 reported…2 days ago
Help ensure that local nonprofit and charitable organizations continue their important work by participating in ACT for Alexandria’s Spring2ACTion, a community-wide day of giving, on April 15. Early giving begins…2 days ago
The post Let There be Light – Join in on Wednesday April 1 at 7 PM appeared first on The Zebra.2 days ago
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; FAQs, PPE Donations Sought; Housing Relief Available; Winter Shelter; New Library eBooks: http://alexandriava.gov/1145112 days ago
Delivery and curbside options are available at most stores these days as well for senior shoppers. (Photo: Adobe Stock)ALEXANDRIA, VA – As of March 31, 2020 the following grocery stores…2 days ago
Chief Elected Officials of the National Capital Region Implore Everyone to Stay at Home During COVID-19 Pandemic: http://alexandriava.gov/114504 pic.twitter.com/BEJcK4yL1A2 days ago
A joint statement by 21 chief local elected officials calls on region’s more than 5.5 million residents to STAY HOME in order to slow the spread of #COVID-19. Learn more:…2 days ago
The pink gator on Custis is one of the stuffed animals inspiring safe walks in Alexandria. (Courtesy photo)ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria knows how to come…2 days ago
Alexandria, VA Starting tonight, Signature Theater introduces a new show called Signature Strong – Live! Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer will host a live conversation with some of the actors who…