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Real Talk: Condo, townhouse or single-family?

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06.11.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ten alleged gang members face 2026 jury trial for 12-count indictment

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BREAKING NEWS: Senior ACPS employee found to be working as chief operations officer for Georgia school

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EXCLUSIVE: Alicia Hart resigns as ACPS chief operating officer

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23.10.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alexandrians feeling pain from government shutdown Two-plus weeks after the federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, many Alexandrians are grappling with job insecurity.

Alexandrians feeling pain from government shutdown
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21.10.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Local teen uncovers Alexandria’s forever chemicals problem

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20.10.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Democratic Senators Say a Campaign Treasurer Stole Their Money Katherine Buchanan managed money for Tim Kaine and Mark Warner’s political committees, among dozens of other Democrats.

THEN: Scooped in @rollingstone.com that Virginia's two U.S. senators got their campaign accounts jacked by their campaign treasurer: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

NOW: That treasurer, Katherine Buchanan, is going to prison, per @alexandriatimes.bsky.social: alextimes.com/local-news/a...

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Thanks for the shout out, Dave!

17.10.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alexandria woman receives one year sentence for embezzlement, tax evasion Katherine Buchanan, an Alexandria-based campaign finance worker, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison and three years of supervised release.

Alexandria woman receives one year sentence for embezzlement, tax evasion

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Are you an Alexandria resident and federal worker/contractor impacted by the government shutdown?

Reach out to Sydney Kodama at skodama@alextimes.com to be interviewed for an upcoming story about the shutdown’s impact on Alexandrians. Sources may be granted anonymity.

09.10.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you an Alexandria resident and federal worker/contractor impacted by the government shutdown?

Reach out to Sydney Kodama at skodama@alextimes.com to be interviewed for an upcoming story about the shutdown’s impact on Alexandrians. No written statements accepted.

06.10.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Onstage, Alexandria: October 2025 As the weather cools and the trees dazzle in their dormancy, it’s a great time to find a seat at one of our local performing arts venues.

As the weather cools and the trees dazzle in their dormancy, it’s a great time to find a seat at one of our local performing arts venues.

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02.10.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Creative rock-lending station on Mount Vernon Avenue builds community The hand-painted rocks are part of an Adopt-A-Rock station, a do-it-yourself activity that Alexandria native and mom of three launched.

Creative rock-lending station on Mount Vernon Avenue builds community

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Office vacancy rates remain high, AEDP mid-year report shows Alexandria has a high office vacancy rate of 22% and has adapted to a changing real estate landscape by converting office buildings into residences.

Office vacancy rates remain high, AEDP mid-year report shows

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02.10.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you an Alexandria resident and federal worker impacted by the government shutdown? Reach out to Sydney Kodama at skodama@alextimes.com to be interviewed for an upcoming story about the shutdown’s impact on Alexandrians. No written statements accepted.

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Alexandria School Board rejects ACPS/DASH proposal The Alexandria School Board rejected the proposal of shared services between DASH and Alexandria City Public Schools on Monday.

Alexandria School Board rejects ACPS/DASH proposal

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Cornerstone Craftman's pre-apprentice program provides paths for city youth Cornerstone Craftsman is an in-demand pre-apprentice program addressing participants’ needs with wraparound services.

Cornerstone Craftsman’s pre-apprentice program provides paths for city youth

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SLIDESHOW: 'Remembering the Titans' 25th Anniversary Event Alexandria City Public Schools held an event on Sept. 19 honoring the 25th anniversary of the β€œRemember the Titans” film.

SLIDESHOW: β€˜Remembering the Titans’ 25th Anniversary Event

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Waterfront Commission again urges staff to consider 1 Prince St. for pumphouse The Waterfront Commission issued a second letter urging city staff to consider building the planned pumphouse at 1 Prince St.

Waterfront Commission again urges staff to consider 1 Prince St. for pumphouse

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25.09.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commentary: It’s a brave, new nonprofit world Others have raised reasonable questions about what it means to be a nonprofit media company and whether or how that change in status will impact our operations.

Commentary: It’s a brave, new nonprofit world

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18.09.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Second annual Volunteer Fair draws more than 300 locals Locals milled around the fluorescent-lit room sectioned into tidy rows, eager to learn about opportunities at the Community Volunteer Fair.

Second annual Volunteer Fair draws more than 300 locals

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18.09.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alexandria Symphony Orchestra honors music director's final season The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s 82nd season starts in a few short days with callbacks to Music Director James Ross’ career.

The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s 82nd season starts in a few short days with a stacked list of collaborators, a combination of distinct and traditional tunes and callbacks to Music Director James Ross’ career.

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City Council permanently closes 200 block of King Street to vehicles City Council unanimously approved the permanent closure of the 200 block of King Street to vehicular traffic at Saturday’s public hearing.

City Council unanimously approved the permanent closure of the 200 block of King Street to vehicular traffic at Saturday’s public hearing.

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Tenants detail living conditions to City Council amid ARHA controversies A group of tenants living in properties managed by ARHA recounted their abysmal living conditions and distrust of the organization to City Council.

A group of tenants living in properties managed by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority recounted their abysmal living conditions and distrust of the organization at Saturday’s City Council public hearing.

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Alexandria receives 12 citations from Virginia OSHA The Virginia Occupational Safety and Health division issued 12 citations to Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities.

The Virginia Occupational Safety and Health division issued 12 citations to Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, the city announced in a Sept. 3 press release.

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18.09.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ARHA Board terminates CEO amid ongoing investigation Erik Johnson, ARHA's CEO, was fired by the Board of Commissioners according to a Friday press release. Johnson left his post immediately.

Erik Johnson, Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s CEO, was fired by the Board of Commissioners according to a Friday press release. Johnson left his post immediately.

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12.09.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Del Ray residents seek increased historic protections The Del Ray Citizens Association is seeking increased historic preservation for its Town of Potomac Historic District and a possible second historic district covering the greater Del Ray area.

The Del Ray Citizens Association is exploring increased historic preservation for its Town of Potomac Historic District and a possible second historic district covering the greater Del Ray area.

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12.09.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing, Tim, and speaking with the Times!

11.09.2025 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alexandria Times converts to nonprofit status The Alexandria Times became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on Sept. 5 with its sale to Alexandria Community Media, nearly 20 years after its first print edition.

It's official: Alexandria Times is now a nonprofit! Read our full story on the conversion below, what it means for the community and how you can donate to support local journalism.

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10.09.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Alexandria Police release sudden death body cam footage

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