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Kiara Boone, Deputy Director of Community Education for The Equal Justice Initiative, speaks at Charles Houston Recreation Center on the Equal Justice Initiative Project, Sept. 21, 2019. (Photo: Elizabeth MoscosoAlexandria,…2 days ago
Goodwin House Alexandria (Courtesy photo)Alexandria, VA – As the number of Virginians with dementia grows, Goodwin House Incorporated (GHI) has taken a dramatic step to expand the Dementia friendly environment…3 days ago
Studio Antiques and Fine Art (Photo: Matthew Thompson)Alexandria, VA – Studio Antiques and Fine Art has been an Old Town staple for nearly 40 years! Inside the townhouse-turned-shop at 524…3 days ago
Erin Marie McPherson (Garner), age 30, passed away on Sept. 13, 2019, from complications related to her heart. She was a newlywed, having met her soulmate, Fairfax County police officer…3 days ago
By Sean Curry As people age, reading the fine print on the soup can or subtitles on the TV may become more difficult than they once were. Minor vision loss…3 days ago
By Mac Slover Ryan Wallace (Courtesy Photo)Ryan Wallace, youth player in the Miracle League of Alexandria, represented the city at the 2019 National Miracle League All-Star games in Sioux City,…3 days ago
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com The Del Ray Farmers’ Market 25th anniversary recipe book. (Photo Credit: Deb Riley)Established in 1994, the Del Ray Farmers’ Market has been offering fruits, vegetables,…3 days ago
Alexandria Colonial Tours Guide Olivia Haller tells a story in Old Town. (Photo: Elizabeth Moscoso)Alexandria, VA – Have you heard the chilling story of the unintentional and unfortunate invention of…3 days ago
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with eBooks in Spanish. Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con libros electrónicos en español. http://ow.ly/KzAT50wgtfu pic.twitter.com/jwkFGHSlgx3 days ago
In this Aug. 16, 2019, photo a for sale signs beckon buyers to a home in Virginia. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)There is no slowdown in rising home prices in Virginia’s Arlington…3 days ago
Ryan Wallace, NML All-Star (Courtesy photo)Alexandria, VA – Alexandria’s Ryan Wallace, youth player in the Miracle League of Alexandria (MLA) represented the City of Alexandria at 2019 National Miracle League…3 days ago
By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com Ten Northern Virginia localities have joined to form the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance, the new alliance announced on Monday. The alliance is composed of…3 days ago
By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the body of a man found in the 1200 block of North Beauregard Street on Tuesday, according to a…3 days ago
By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com School is back in session and students aren’t the only ones with major deadlines. The school board will vote on the new high school project –…4 days ago
By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com City council voted 4-3 to reduce a portion of Seminary Road from four to three lanes and add bike lanes during the public hearing on…4 days ago
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter released “Alexandria Assassin: The Parable of the Knocker,” a true-crime book about the Charles Severance murders, on Aug. 15. Severance murdered…4 days ago
Learn how to spot an opioid overdose and reverse it using Narcan. Attend a free REVIVE! training session on Thurs, Sep 26. No registration or RSVP is required. Details: http://alexandriava.gov/Opioids .4 days ago
On October 5, attend a community workshop to prioritize Alexandria’s top health issues for a five-year improvement plan. Registration encouraged, interpreters and childcare available. Details: http://alexandriava.gov/111387 .4 days ago
The first Topgolf in the United States could be replaced with a couple hundred townhomes under a proposed amendment to Fairfax County’s comprehensive plan. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors…4 days ago
Stephanie Pironne says her daughter Lila was always a child who was well-behaved. From preschool through elementary school, she was described by her teachers as having a kind and cheerful…4 days ago
Virginia Schools Rank Third in Nation with B-minus for K-12 A leading education journal ranked Virginia’s public schools as third in the nation in student achievement based on the performance…4 days ago
The 7th annual Dulles Day 5k/10k on the Runway took place on Sept. 14. The races were held on a closed runway at Dulles Airport, giving runners a flat course…4 days ago
The 27th annual Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull was held at Washington Dulles International Airport on Sept. 14. The event, presented by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and United…4 days ago
Rise And Thrive Inc., an after-school mentorship program for young girls in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metro area, will be hosting a fundraising event on Sunday, Sept. 29,…4 days ago
More like in my wallet. After worrying for the past 18 months about possibly losing my health insurance, I finally hit pay dirt – and it didn't hit back. I…4 days ago
City hosts meeting on Equal Justice Initiative’s Community Remembrance Project this Sat, Sep 21, 1-3pm, at Charles Houston Rec Ctr. Project memorializes victims of lynching in Alexandria. Learn more: https://alexandriava.gov/110927 .4 days ago
In the latest issue of FYI Alexandria, read about the City Council’s decision to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day; Metrorail station reopenings and improvements; the second City Hall Visioning Study meeting;…4 days ago
In the latest issue of FYI Alexandria, read about the City Council’s decision to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day; Metrorail station reopenings and improvements; the second City Hall Visioning Study meeting;…5 days ago
On Sep 20, the City will celebrate PARK(ing) Day, a worldwide event promoting public green space in urban areas by temporarily reclaiming several on-street parking spaces & transforming them into…5 days ago
Amine Ballafrikh in the ring. (Courtesy photo) ALEXANDRIA, VA – Have you heard the caged lion roar? Amine Ballafrikh, the Moroccan-born Muay Thai fighter, is on a quest to be…