The Alexandria Times is a weekly newspaper founded in 2005. The print and online editions are the go-to source for news and advertising in the City of Alexandria.
The Alexandria Times newspaper provides our print and online readers with the most comprehensive and localized coverage possible in the City of Alexandria, with a political tint that being in the shadow of the nation's capital makes inevitable. Whether it's a shake-up at City Hall or a new milkshake at Dairy Godmother, our attention is focused on Alexandria, allowing us to bring you a unique mesh of city and community news that our fair and historic city on the Potomac deserves. Don't worry Alexandria — we've got you covered.
Operating as usual
Candidate Profile: Meronne Teklu enters the race
By Olivia Anderson At 25, Meronne Teklu has worked as a tech consultant, nonprofit manager and advisory board member. She's also launched her first campaign for Alexandria City Council. Teklu sai
Our 4-1-2021 edition is here! www.alextimes.com
ACPS will revert to entirely virtual learning for one week after spring break due to the potential for community spread caused by those returning from spring break travel.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Alexandria City Public Schools will return to entirely virtual learning for students the week after spring break in order to avoid the potential for com
Our 3-25-2021 edition is here! www.alextimes.com
Former Mayor Allison Silberberg has entered the mayoral race. She will take on incumbent Mayor Justin Wilson in a rematch of their 2018 face off.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] A familiar face entered the contest for Alexandria's mayor on Wednesday: former Mayor Allison Silberberg. Racing against Friday's filing deadl
Four proposals. A surprise wedding. Local couple Skipp and Mary Calvert share the wild story behind their 42-year marriage in the Alexandria Times' latest wedding profile.
By Will Schick | [email protected] What's the secret to a long and happy marriage? According to local couple Mary and Skipp Calvert, the answer is simple: start it off with some mild deceptio
Never heard of vaccine hunters? Meet the Alexandria residents who are banding together to help each other find vaccine appointments.
By Allison Hageman | [email protected]lextimes.com Alexandria resident Vineeta Anand said she looked everywhere for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Despite being eligible under phase 1b for her medical condi
City Council approved a permit allowing local classical music tour company Classical Movements to continue putting on its outdoor concerts in Old Town – with some restrictions.
By Will Schick | [email protected] City Council unanimously approved a special use permit allowing local concert tour company Classical Movements to resume hosting live outdoor concerts at its hea
Our 3-18-2021 edition is here! Check out www.alextimes.com to find our print edition and sign up here https://alextimes.com/sign-up-to-receive-e-edition/ to get it early in your inbox every Wednesday!
There's always something happening in Alexandria, and the Alexandria Times wants your help in capturing it! Every week, the Times runs a photo of the week submission from a member of the community. Whether you're chronicling the news of the day or photographing the beauty of Alexandria, we want to see what you see. Submit your photos to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in this week's edition of the Times.
#AlexTimes #AlexandriaTimes #AlexandriaVa #PhotooftheWeek #POTW
The historic River Farm property will remain closed this spring, as the American Horticultural Society continues to look for buyers – much to the disappointment of community members and volunteers.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Since 1973, historic River Farm, which was once owned by George Washington, has provided the public with views of the Potomac River and access to its fl
The conversation around the city's collective bargaining ordinance continued this week, as members of City Council and local unions expressed concern about the limited scope of what the city is proposing.
By Will Schick | [email protected] City Council, staff and the community engaged in another prolonged discussion about a proposed draft ordinance on collective bargaining during Tuesday's leg
Alexandria City Public Schools began the first phase of its transition to hybrid learning on Tuesday. Parents, principals and students spoke to the Times about expectations leading up to the return to school and their experience on the first day back.
By Allison Hageman | [email protected] Alexandria City Public Schools welcomed back its first group of students for in-person hybrid learning on Tuesday after almost a year of virtual learning. T
Mo Seifeldein is no longer running for mayor or for a second term on City Council in the upcoming election.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Councilor Mo Seifeldein announced on Monday that he will no longer be running for mayor in the 2021 election, according to a news release. He will also
The Alexandria Times wants you to protect yourself and your community. We highly encourage all residents to get the COVID-19 Vaccine when available. #VaxAlx #AlexandriaVa #AlexandriaTimes
Councilor Mo Seifeldein announced he will be running for mayor in the upcoming local election, in which he will face off against incumbent Mayor Justin Wilson.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Councilor Mo Seifeldein announced that he is running for mayor in the upcoming local election, in which he will face off against incumbent Mayor Justin
Have you been enjoying the snow? We'd love to hear about the ways you are celebrating the first proper snow of the season in Alexandria. Tell us about your favorite moments from the past few days and share your snow day pictures with us!
City Council took the first step toward approving an accessory dwelling unit policy on Saturday. While the zoning amendment includes some restrictions on short-term rentals and owner occupancy, the policy does not address concerns around parking.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] City Council approved a preliminary version of a zoning text amendment that would define accessory dwelling units in code with restrictions around their
In the days leading up to the inauguration, Alexandria hotels received pressure from local leaders and the community. Here's how they responded.
By Allison Hageman | [email protected] In the past, presidential inaugurations for Alexandria were jubilant and filled with visitors. People from all over the country would go into Washington D.C
Van Dorn Pharmacy opened a few months ago and has been distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to residents, but the story behind the pharmacy goes back decades, to the Korean War, a lost inheritance and young woman's quest to fulfill her father's legacy.
By Will Schick | [email protected] At around 9 a.m. on Jan. 15, Yodit Gulelat, the owner of Van Dorn Pharmacy, found herself facing down a growing line of elderly patients eager to get their COVID
ACPS became the first school district in Northern Virginia to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to its administrators and teachers at a vaccine event today.
By Denise Dunbar | [email protected] Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D-VA) was on hand Tuesday afternoon as the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine were administered to Alexandria City Public
City Council passed an update to Alexandria's affordable housing contribution policy last week, making developer contributions of affordable living units mandatory if they wish to pursue additional density.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] City Council unanimously approved an update to the city's affordable housing contribution policy at the Dec. 12 public hearing. Additional affordab
The Virginia Department of Health announced that the state is expecting an initial shipment of 480,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of December, assuming the FDA approves emergency use.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] With the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine being made publicly available in the coming months, the Alexandria Health Department is working on plans for
The former Washington Post warehouse was taken down in mid-November to make way for Alexandria Renew Enterprises' RiverRenew tunnel system project.
By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Regular visitors to Old Town have likely noticed that something is missing along the waterfront. Last month, Robinson Terminal North, a massive waterfront war
One goal of the redesign is to make Duke Street more bus friendly.
By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Duke Street is about to get a lot more buses. In early 2021, city staff will begin collecting community input for the future of the Duke Street Corridor from
The 50th anniversary of the parade would have taken place this weekend.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] For half a century, Alexandrians have flocked to Old Town each December for the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. This year – a year that should've m
The proposed budget cuts could eliminate the Eisenhower Avenue and Van Dorn Metro stations.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Facing a nearly $500 million deficit due to the pandemic, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority proposed a sweeping set of budget cuts on M
The facility will be located in the same complex as Silver Diner.
By Lindsey Sullivan | [email protected] City Council approved plans for a new West End senior living facility at its public hearing on Saturday. The new facility will be located at the intersect
'Tis the season to support local business.
By Lindsey Sullivan | [email protected] A lot has changed this year. COVID-19 guidelines in Virginia have recently restricted gatherings to 25 people or less, and this could put a damper on upco
The most recent Torpedo Factory action plan, which outlines a strategy for the future of the city’s waterfront art center, could go to City Council for approval as early as 2021.
By Missy Schrott | [email protected] The most recent Torpedo Factory action plan, which outlines a strategy for the future of the city's waterfront art center, could go to City Council as ea
Do you go shopping on Black Friday every year?
By Missy Schrott | [email protected] For 10 days, nearly 50 independent retailers in Alexandria will participate in Alexandria Shop Small Week, a new promotion organized by Visit Alexandria. The
The latest episode of Speak Easy, the Alexandria Times podcast, is out now! Listen at the link below, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Google Play.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] This month's guest on Speak Easy, the Alexandria Times podcast, is Heather Rosner, band teacher at George Mason Elementary School. Rosner chats wit
AHS is closing River Farm to the public in light of a recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] River Farm, the 27-acre property once owned by George Washington that now serves as the headquarters for the American Horticultural Society, was officia
Check out our reviews of a few films from this year's Alexandria Film Festival. Festival passes are available through Thanksgiving.
By Alexandria Times staff The annual Alexandria Film Festival returned this year in virtual format, allowing viewers to enjoy a collection of works without going to the theater. While many of the fest
When Suzanne Dalton went out to walk her dog in a nearby cemetery, the last thing she expected was to have a literal brush with death.
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] When Suzanne Dalton went out to walk her her dog in Bethel Cemetery, a cemetery located in the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Old Town, one fall afte
110 S Pitt St
Alexandria, VA
22314
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Alexandria Times posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to Alexandria Times:
It's no surprise we love Halloween. That's why we want to see the spookiest stoop in Alexandria. We want to see a photo of your scary front door decor and give you a $50 gift certificate to any ARP restaurant for it. Oh, and your awesome photo would also be featured on the front page of our Oct. 25 issue! Now that we've got your curiosity, let us get your attention. Simply hashtag your photo #AlexTimesHalloween2018 on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter – or submit your photo via [email protected] – from now until Oct. 23 and we'll do the hard work of deciding the winner. We only have two rules: The home must be in the City of Alexandria and it must be from this year (no past year submissions, no matter how great they are, pretty please). The winner will be notified by us no later than Oct. 25. Be sure to also follow us on Insta, Facebook and Twitter and happy haunting!
View from the Wharf DC at today's opening ceremony.
Kevin Bacon joined Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown for a performance at "Karaoke with Cops" – a fundraiser for the Alexandria Police Foundation. More on this at http://alextimes.com/2017/07/video-kevin-bacon-joins-alexandria-police-chief-michael-brown-for-performance-at-karaoke-with-cops (Video courtesy Doreen Rizopoulos)
The Alexandria Times was founded in 2005 to give city residents a new outlet to find out more about the community around them. The Times, locally owned and locally run, strives to bring you the best local coverage in government, education, crime, business and arts & entertainment. We’re committed to more than simply bringing the news to you in print, though – we offer daily news alerts, breaking news updates and constantly updated content on our website.
Oh – and if you’re not already – be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
Old Town Crier Regional Magazine
317 S Washington St
Gold's Gym: Alexandria - South Van Dorn
255 S Van Dorn St