Katie Taranto
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Reporter and site editor at ALXnow
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'Pink Pony Club' and 'Santa Jaws': Holiday Boat Parade announces 2025 winners
‘Pink Pony Club’ and ‘Santa Jaws’: Holiday Boat Parade announces 2025 winners | ALXnow
Alexandria's 25th annual Holiday Boat Parade brought gleaming, spirited displays of holiday cheer to Old Town's waterfront on Saturday night. Visit Alexandria has announced the winners of the parade today...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
'Pink Pony Club' and 'Santa Jaws': Holiday Boat Parade announces 2025 winners
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Alexandria traffic board to consider 'no turn' restrictions at intersection of October crash
Alexandria traffic board to consider ‘no turn’ restrictions at intersection of October crash | ALXnow
The Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board will consider new "No Turn on Red" restrictions at an intersection near Del Ray and North Ridge, after a vehicle struck a woman and her child there in October....
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December 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Alexandria traffic board to consider 'no turn' restrictions at intersection of October crash
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VIDEO: See Del Ray's annual Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting
VIDEO: See Del Ray’s annual Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting | ALXnow
The weather was crisp and cool as hundreds of revelers sang holiday carols at the annual lighting of the Del Ray Christmas Tree and Menorah on Sunday night. The 36-foot-tall tree is the tallest ever in...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
VIDEO: See Del Ray's annual Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting
I grew up with a Westie who passed away this year at 14. (The pic is from her last Christmas) The Westie Rescue was such a special sight to see today ❤️
As a newbie here this is An Awesome Tradition. I’m grateful to get to learn more about ALX everyday & engage in events like this one!
As a newbie here this is An Awesome Tradition. I’m grateful to get to learn more about ALX everyday & engage in events like this one!
December 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I grew up with a Westie who passed away this year at 14. (The pic is from her last Christmas) The Westie Rescue was such a special sight to see today ❤️
As a newbie here this is An Awesome Tradition. I’m grateful to get to learn more about ALX everyday & engage in events like this one!
As a newbie here this is An Awesome Tradition. I’m grateful to get to learn more about ALX everyday & engage in events like this one!
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NWS issues another Winter Weather Advisory throughout N. Va. tonight
NWS issues another Winter Weather Advisory throughout N. Va. tonight | ALXnow
Following this morning's wintry weather, the National Weather Service has issued another Winter Weather Advisory for Northern Virginia and the D.C. region. The advisory goes into effect at 7 p.m. this...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
NWS issues another Winter Weather Advisory throughout N. Va. tonight
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This weekend, DASH will detour:
Sat, Dec 6: Lines 30, 31, 34, & King Street Trolley in Old Town
Sun, Dec 7: Line 33 in Del Ray
For more information, visit https://www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #ServiceAlert
Sat, Dec 6: Lines 30, 31, 34, & King Street Trolley in Old Town
Sun, Dec 7: Line 33 in Del Ray
For more information, visit https://www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #ServiceAlert
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This weekend, DASH will detour:
Sat, Dec 6: Lines 30, 31, 34, & King Street Trolley in Old Town
Sun, Dec 7: Line 33 in Del Ray
For more information, visit https://www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #ServiceAlert
Sat, Dec 6: Lines 30, 31, 34, & King Street Trolley in Old Town
Sun, Dec 7: Line 33 in Del Ray
For more information, visit https://www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #ServiceAlert
See DASH service alerts issued in Del Ray/Old Town this weekend: www.dashbus.com/alert-list/?...
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
See DASH service alerts issued in Del Ray/Old Town this weekend: www.dashbus.com/alert-list/?...
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School Board seeks more time to address concerns about APD contract
School Board seeks more time to address concerns about APD contract | ALXnow
The Alexandria City School Board voted unanimously last night (Thursday) to extend its contract with the Alexandria Police Department through June 30. The extended memorandum of understanding (MOU) will...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
School Board seeks more time to address concerns about APD contract
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A dessert shop serving churros seeks to open in vacant Old Town storefront
A dessert shop serving churros seeks to open in vacant Old Town storefront | ALXnow
A new dessert shop that serves churros has filed paperwork to open in a vacant storefront on King Street in Old Town. Churrok's is asking the city to make small modifications to 1022 King Street, the...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A dessert shop serving churros seeks to open in vacant Old Town storefront
For those following this one: We received more context from AlexRenew this morning.
The man was a contractor, and his oxygen meter broke while working. For safety reasons, colleagues attempted to lift him out of the sewer, but the hoist was broken. They called first responders to help recover him.
The man was a contractor, and his oxygen meter broke while working. For safety reasons, colleagues attempted to lift him out of the sewer, but the hoist was broken. They called first responders to help recover him.
Firefighters rescue man trapped in sewer near AlexRenew wastewater plant
Firefighters rescue man trapped in sewer near AlexRenew wastewater plant | ALXnow
Firefighters from Alexandria and Arlington rescued a man stuck in a sewer in Eisenhower East this afternoon (Thursday). Alexandria's Engine 205 and Battalion 201 were dispatched to 1500 Eisenhower Avenue...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
For those following this one: We received more context from AlexRenew this morning.
The man was a contractor, and his oxygen meter broke while working. For safety reasons, colleagues attempted to lift him out of the sewer, but the hoist was broken. They called first responders to help recover him.
The man was a contractor, and his oxygen meter broke while working. For safety reasons, colleagues attempted to lift him out of the sewer, but the hoist was broken. They called first responders to help recover him.
These revisions to the Alexandria City School Board’s student publications policy will appear on the board’s next consent agenda!
The revisions were drafted with feedback from the student journalists at Theogony. The policy itself hasn’t been updated since 2014. www.alxnow.com/2025/11/10/a...
The revisions were drafted with feedback from the student journalists at Theogony. The policy itself hasn’t been updated since 2014. www.alxnow.com/2025/11/10/a...
December 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
These revisions to the Alexandria City School Board’s student publications policy will appear on the board’s next consent agenda!
The revisions were drafted with feedback from the student journalists at Theogony. The policy itself hasn’t been updated since 2014. www.alxnow.com/2025/11/10/a...
The revisions were drafted with feedback from the student journalists at Theogony. The policy itself hasn’t been updated since 2014. www.alxnow.com/2025/11/10/a...
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City leaders mourn death of beloved Alexandria historian McArthur Myers
City leaders mourn death of beloved Alexandria historian McArthur Myers | ALXnow
Alexandria historian McArthur Myers died today after a long illness. He was 73. City leaders remember "Mac" Myers as a kind man with an endless supply of stories who was motivated to keep Alexandria informed...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
City leaders mourn death of beloved Alexandria historian McArthur Myers
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Mixed-use apartment building proposed in Old Town near King Street Metro station
Mixed-use apartment building proposed in Old Town near King Street Metro station | ALXnow
An Alexandria developer has proposed replacing a small outdoor parking lot in Old Town with a new mixed-use apartment building. Windmill Hill is seeking approval to build a three-story, eight-unit apartment...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Mixed-use apartment building proposed in Old Town near King Street Metro station
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Alexandria opens applications for stormwater fee credit program
Alexandria opens applications for stormwater fee credit program | ALXnow
Applications for Alexandria's Stormwater Utility (SWU) Fee Credit Program opened today (Monday). Property owners can apply for credits electronically or with hard copies through Feb. 15, 2026, and may...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Alexandria opens applications for stormwater fee credit program
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City hosting Duke Street Land Use Plan open house next week
City hosting Duke Street Land Use Plan open house next week | ALXnow
The city of Alexandria will showcase progress and accept feedback for the ongoing Duke Street Land Use Plan during an open house next week. The open house will feature informational "interactive stations,"...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
City hosting Duke Street Land Use Plan open house next week
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Chinquapin Park Recreation Center celebrating 40 years with discounts, events
Chinquapin Park Recreation Center celebrating 40 years with discounts, events | ALXnow
Discounts, activities, raffles and more are coming to the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center this month to celebrate the facility's 40th anniversary. All December long, residents can receive a 15% discount...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Chinquapin Park Recreation Center celebrating 40 years with discounts, events
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It is cold. It will continue to be cold. There may even be ice and snow (maybe). Take your time on the roads and before you leave home to make sure you're ready for any road conditions this winter.
From Alaska to Maine, winter weather watches, warnings, and advisories are in effect today (December 1) across over 20 states due to ongoing or expected snow/ice. Make sure you're taking time to ready yourself for winter driving!
weather.gov/safety
weather.gov/safety
December 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It is cold. It will continue to be cold. There may even be ice and snow (maybe). Take your time on the roads and before you leave home to make sure you're ready for any road conditions this winter.
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Thanksgiving road closures planned to accommodate Del Ray Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving road closures planned to accommodate Del Ray Turkey Trot | ALXnow
Several roads in Del Ray will close tomorrow (Thursday) to accommodate the neighborhood's 50th annual Turkey Trot. Closures will be in effect from approximately 6-11:30 a.m., starting at Mount Vernon...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Thanksgiving road closures planned to accommodate Del Ray Turkey Trot
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Free school breakfast bill will return to General Assembly, Del. Bennett-Parker says
Free school breakfast bill will return to General Assembly, Del. Bennett-Parker says | ALXnow
A bill to provide elementary and secondary school students across Virginia with free breakfasts is heading back to the Virginia General Assembly. The proposed bill by Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5)...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Free school breakfast bill will return to General Assembly, Del. Bennett-Parker says
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Alexandria lifts parking fees for Thanksgiving and 'Plaid Friday'
Alexandria lifts parking fees for Thanksgiving and ‘Plaid Friday’ | ALXnow
Looking to get out on Thanksgiving and Plaid Friday? Alexandria has lifted parking restrictions at metered spaces and residential permit parking districts throughout the city tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday....
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November 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Alexandria lifts parking fees for Thanksgiving and 'Plaid Friday'
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Alexandria's public housing authority suspends evictions amid reorganization
Alexandria’s public housing authority suspends evictions amid reorganization | ALXnow
In the wake of the restructuring of Alexandria's public housing authority and its board of commissioners, the organization has temporarily halted eviction proceedings against its tenants. Mark Jinks,...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Alexandria's public housing authority suspends evictions amid reorganization
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These holiday toy drives in Alexandria are still accepting donations
These holiday toy drives in Alexandria are still accepting donations | ALXnow
A number of local toy drives are still accepting donations, hoping to bring joy to thousands of kids in and around Alexandria this holiday season. The deadline to donate to the following toy and gift...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
These holiday toy drives in Alexandria are still accepting donations
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Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies
Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies | ALXnow
Civic-minded Alexandria residents who want to help lead their city have an opportunity to serve on a board or commission, and the deadline to apply is approaching soon. Applicants must be city residents,...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies
Theogony's student journalists have been honored with the Courage in Student Journalism Award from the Student Press Law Center.
The national award is "for students who have demonstrated exceptional determination and support for student press freedom." splc.org/2025/11/alex...
The national award is "for students who have demonstrated exceptional determination and support for student press freedom." splc.org/2025/11/alex...
Virginia students honored for rallying community around press freedom - Student Press Law Center
The Student Press Law Center and the National Scholastic Press Association are proud to honor the staff of Theogony at Alexandria City High School with the 2025 Courage in Student Journalism Award for...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Theogony's student journalists have been honored with the Courage in Student Journalism Award from the Student Press Law Center.
The national award is "for students who have demonstrated exceptional determination and support for student press freedom." splc.org/2025/11/alex...
The national award is "for students who have demonstrated exceptional determination and support for student press freedom." splc.org/2025/11/alex...