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By Louise Krafft Former Alexandria Police Chief Charles Edward Samarra died March 17 following complications from surgery. He was 74. Former Alexandria Police Chief Charles Edward Samarra. (Courtesy Photo)Samarra, who…1 week ago
Alexandria, VA “Food, Culture, People and Landscape are all Absolutely Inseparable” Anthony Bourdain Neighborhood Restaurant Group has two unmistakable goals: to continue to support and employ staff during this challenging…1 week ago
By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates, one of the biggest questions on residents’ minds is, “How do I get tested for COVID-19?” The number of available…1 week ago
Pixabay image by Wolfgang ClaussenAlexandria, VA – School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, has launched virtual, one-on-one music lessons for its 40,000 students around the…1 week ago
Many athletes have been training for years for a chance at an Olympic medal, but plans are unclear as the global pandemic may delay the Tokyo games.1 week ago
Governor Northam has issued a social distancing order with many news restrictions on gatherings and business operations, starting Tuesday night, March 24. Please visit http://alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus to learn more.1 week ago
All Alexandrians must be vigilant and act now to protect our community from COVID-19 coronavirus spread. The Alexandria Health Department strongly urges everyone to stay home except for essential trips…1 week ago
Alexandria City Council to Hold Emergency Meeting on March 24 to Continue COVID-19 Response: http://alexandriava.gov/1143521 week ago
Alexandria, VA – Beginning Thursday, March 26, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria will be suspending animal adoptions. With the news from the Inova Alexandria Hospital that the first cases…1 week ago
By Luke Anderson | landerson@alextimes.com With Amazon’s HQ2 and Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus coming to the region, the city is proposing new housing goals to keep up with the anticipated…1 week ago
Alexandria Citizen Corps Council and City-Schools Meetings to Be Held Electronically March 23: http://alexandriava.gov/1143511 week ago
Alexandria, VA – SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Webinar The Virginia SBDC network has added an additional session for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Webinar tonight, March 23 at…1 week ago
Lunch timeALEXANDRIA, VA – The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is providing free meals and produce at some of its locations across the DMV area, including the Alexandria location at 420 E.…1 week ago
Student sitting on stairs outdoors and working on laptopALEXANDRIA, VA – NOVA students need help and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Educational Foundation has launched a new emergency student aid fund…2 weeks ago
Census scams are happening and you must be aware that the U.S. Census Bureau will NOT be making phone calls or sending emails, so all calls about the census are…2 weeks ago
Market Square – City of Alexandria. Photo by Evan Michio.ALEXANDRIA, VA – To promote social distancing during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, all City of Alexandria facilities are now either closed…2 weeks ago
Due to evolving concerns related to COVID-19, The Alexandria Police Department's Information Services Section will not be providing in-person services at 3600 Wheeler Avenue, starting Monday, March 23, 2020 until…2 weeks ago
To promote social distancing, all City facilities are now either closed to the public or open by appointment only: http://alexandriava.gov/114337 pic.twitter.com/j2aa4mnLMu2 weeks ago
Alexandria, VA – With the closing the farmers’ markets, you can avoid your supermarket with the help of David Argento of Papa’s Orchard in Ortanna, PA. Strange times need not…2 weeks ago
Thank you to these shoppers, who are helping fight #COVID19 by maintaining social distance. See more best practices at http://alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus . pic.twitter.com/Jp9mCN3dKT2 weeks ago
Playgrounds, recreation centers and other outdoor areas have been shut down by the City of Alexandria in order to slow the spread of coronavirus, the city announced Saturday afternoon. The…2 weeks ago
Playgrounds, recreation centers and other outdoor areas have been shut down by the City of Alexandria in order to slow the spread of coronavirus, the city announced Saturday afternoon. The…2 weeks ago
To encourage social distancing, these City & @acpsk12 areas are closed: rec/nature/art centers; playgrounds; fenced fields/courts/dog parks; restrooms/parking lots. Unfenced parks/trails/fields remain open for socially distant exercise. Details: http://alexandriava.gov/114329 pic.twitter.com/jayaUWEzXa2 weeks ago
White terrier behind the fence net. Dirty, eyes not visible behind the coat, lockedALEXANDRIA, VA – In a statement released this afternoon, the City of Alexandria has closed all playgrounds,…2 weeks ago
Alexandria, Virginia – Way before COVID-19 turned the world upside down, the sign in the bathroom at River City Roll, an upscale bowling alley in Richmond, Virginia, read: “Please wash…2 weeks ago
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Saturday afternoon, March 21, the City of Alexandria issued the following statement: To encourage social distancing and slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the City of…2 weeks ago
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Inova Health System will be suspending all in-person visitation as of Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 8 p.m. “Community organizations and members have been called to action…2 weeks ago
Chef Isaiah Ruffin is the Alexandria City Public Schools system’s first Executive Chef.ALEXANDRIA, VA – Want a change of pace, and to have some fun in the kitchen with the…2 weeks ago
After years of debate, Alexandria has finally settled on a design for a disputed entrance to the new Potomac Yard Metro station on the Blue and Yellow lines. The recommended…2 weeks ago
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates: Text Alerts; Farmers’ Markets Suspended; Recreation Centers Closed; Parks Open: http://alexandriava.gov/114328 pic.twitter.com/dXcHPtTdcS