Alexandria Times

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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.

10/27/2025

Review: ‘It’s My Party!’ invites all to reflect on suffrage struggle

10/26/2025

How to find connection through yoga

10/25/2025

Masked trio attempt break-in to West End home, APD begins investigation

10/24/2025

Alicia Hart resigns as ACPS chief operating officer

10/24/2025

FOIAs show souring relations between City Council, ARHA Board before resignations

Better with Age: Bud Adams builds in Old Town and beyond✍️ Sydney Kodama
10/23/2025

Better with Age: Bud Adams builds in Old Town and beyond

✍️ Sydney Kodama

Robert Bentley “Bud” Adams, an Alexandria-based architect for several decades, has grown his passion for historical buildings since childhood.

Check out our Oct. 23 edition where we detail the souring relationship between City Council and the ARHA Board, the mask...
10/22/2025

Check out our Oct. 23 edition where we detail the souring relationship between City Council and the ARHA Board, the masked trio incident last week, an ACPS departure and more!

Click the link below to read the paper in full.

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Alexandrians feeling pain from government shutdown✍️ Sydney Kodama
10/22/2025

Alexandrians feeling pain from government shutdown

✍️ Sydney Kodama

Two-plus weeks after the federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, many Alexandrians are grappling with job insecurity.

Sister Cities Committee hosts Swedish students in cultural exchange✍️ Sydney Kodama
10/21/2025

Sister Cities Committee hosts Swedish students in cultural exchange

✍️ Sydney Kodama

The Sister Cities Committee and Office of Historic Alexandria hosted students from ProCivitas Privata Gymnasium in Helsingborg, Sweden.

City Council appoints new ARHA Board, outlines new demands✍️ Hannah Shiblaq and Caitlyn Meisner
10/21/2025

City Council appoints new ARHA Board, outlines new demands

✍️ Hannah Shiblaq and Caitlyn Meisner

City Council appointed six new Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board members in an emergency Wednesday meeting.

Bishop Ireton raises $10k for cancer to honor coach Tom Noone✍️ Ella Mitchell
10/20/2025

Bishop Ireton raises $10k for cancer to honor coach Tom Noone

✍️ Ella Mitchell

As of Tuesday, the event’s fundraising page shows $11,648 raised for the Lombardi Center, surpassing Noone’s initial $10,000 goal.

Local teen uncovers Alexandria’s forever chemicals problem✍️ Jack Kiyonaga | Alexandria Journalism Project
10/20/2025

Local teen uncovers Alexandria’s forever chemicals problem

✍️ Jack Kiyonaga | Alexandria Journalism Project

Lu-Yang’s testing revealed that Alexandria’s water contains a high level of PFAS chemicals – almost three times that of neighboring localities.

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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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