Alexandria Times

Alexandria Times The Alexandria Times is a weekly newspaper founded in 2005. We're the only locally owned, independent newspaper in the city. Support our nonprofit journalism.

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.

Check out our Jan. 8 edition, where we cover the recent flu cases spike, a local's gravestone cookbook, the Taco Bell 50...
01/08/2026

Check out our Jan. 8 edition, where we cover the recent flu cases spike, a local's gravestone cookbook, the Taco Bell 50K challenge and more!

Click the link below to read the paper in full.

https://alextimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1.8.26-Layout-C.pdf

OPINION: "On Dec. 1, the Alexandria Democratic Committee took an important stand by voting 53-35 to oppose the expansion...
01/05/2026

OPINION: "On Dec. 1, the Alexandria Democratic Committee took an important stand by voting 53-35 to oppose the expansion of Automated License Plate Reader mass surveillance in Virginia.

This was not a vote against public safety. It was a vote for ensuring that safety does not come at the cost of our civil liberties, privacy or democratic accountability."

https://alextimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/we-should-worry-about-alpr-surveillance/

Check out our Jan. 1 issue, where we cover the School Board's narrow capital improvement plan vote, an attic art market,...
12/31/2025

Check out our Jan. 1 issue, where we cover the School Board's narrow capital improvement plan vote, an attic art market, Alex311's anniversary and more!

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https://alextimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1.1.26-Layout-C.pdf

Check out our Dec. 25 issue, where we reflect on our 2025 coverage and Alexandria's largest news events. Click the link ...
12/24/2025

Check out our Dec. 25 issue, where we reflect on our 2025 coverage and Alexandria's largest news events.

Click the link below to read the paper in full.

https://alextimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12.25.25-Layout-C.pdf

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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.

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