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City Council asks sheriff to cease ICE cooperation

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November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Alexandria School Board sues former senior administrator

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November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Heading to the School Board meeting/public hearing tonight about the CIP? Read the Times' story to prepare.

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November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Retired Judge Thomas Padrick Jr. ruled in favor of the City of Alexandria in the Zoning for Housing lawsuit in the Alexandria Circuit Court on Wednesday afternoon in a summary judgment decision.

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November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Real Talk: Condo, townhouse or single-family?

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November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Ten alleged gang members face 2026 jury trial for 12-count indictment

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November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Senior ACPS employee found to be working as chief operations officer for Georgia school

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October 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Alicia Hart resigns as ACPS chief operating officer

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October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Alexandrians feeling pain from government shutdown
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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.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Local teen uncovers Alexandria’s forever chemicals problem

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October 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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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...
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.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Alexandria woman receives one year sentence for embezzlement, tax evasion

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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.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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.
October 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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.
October 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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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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.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Creative rock-lending station on Mount Vernon Avenue builds community

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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.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Office vacancy rates remain high, AEDP mid-year report shows

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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.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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.
October 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Alexandria School Board rejects ACPS/DASH proposal

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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.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Cornerstone Craftsman’s pre-apprentice program provides paths for city youth

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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.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
SLIDESHOW: ‘Remembering the Titans’ 25th Anniversary Event

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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 “Remember the Titans” film.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Waterfront Commission again urges staff to consider 1 Prince St. for pumphouse

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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.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Second annual Volunteer Fair draws more than 300 locals

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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.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM