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Sails on the Potomac, ALX Jazz Festival to draw at least 10, 000 attendees
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (788+ words) City officials expect between 10, 000 and 20, 000 visitors to Alexandria's waterfront per day this weekend, as America250 festivities reach the Port City. "This is definitely going to be one of the biggest crowds that we've seen on Alexandria's waterfront in a while," Diane…...
Croatian national soccer team sets up World Cup training base in Alexandria
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (651+ words) Throughout the duration of its FIFA World Cup run, the Croatian national team will live and train in Alexandria. The team, which is practicing at Episcopal High School and staying at Hotel AKA Alexandria in Old Town, arrived to the…...
Environmentalists split on resumed Taylor Run stream project
57+ min ago (1005+ words) City officials are pursuing a new stream restoration project at Taylor Run, with plans to encase sewer lines, install boulder cascades and construct plunge pools. The developments come roughly five years after fierce outcry from a coterie of ardent environmentalists…...
City presents West Braddock Road options for feedback
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (1006+ words) By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes. com City of Alexandria staff presented bike lane and safety proposals for West Braddock Road and North Howard Street to the public at a June 4 open house. A survey asking the public for feedback on…...
Out of the Attic: Sails on the Potomac, an America250 event
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (440+ words) Alexandria's America250 celebrations culminate in a celebration of America's 250th birthday at the Alexandria waterfront. The event is an immersive and engaging weekend festival from Friday to Sunday, offering family activities, exhibits, music, educational programs, public art and more. The highlight will…...
Alexandria Celebrates Women: Virginia women behind the signers " part two
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (705+ words) Whether at home or in Philadelphia, wives were aware that as each husband added his signature to the Declaration, he placed himself and his family at great risk. Benjamin Harrison V Benjamin Harrison V was born in 1726 at Berkeley Plantation,…...
Power plant redevelopment will benefit everyone
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (277+ words) With respect to the article, "Planning Commission to vote on power plant redevelopment permits," I strongly support the three-stage redevelopment plan for the former Potomac River Generating Station site. The power plant is a waste of prime waterfront real estate…...
Port City Flavor: An array of summertime takeout options await
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (1180+ words) As summer rolls in, restaurants across Alexandria are preparing to feed both residents and the crowds that visit the historic and vibrant Port City. While many enjoy the experience of savoring a lengthy dinner, course-by-course, at their favorite eatery, summer…...
Filling in the Blanks with Melanie Kay-Wyatt: Graduates! Use your voice to advocate
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (379+ words) By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed. D. It is somewhat of a bittersweet moment as our Alexandria City High School seniors move on to continue their life journeys. At the same time, I am so proud of all that our students accomplished as…...
Kindred Spirits: The ultimate pairing guide for wine and takeout
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (658+ words) By Michelle Lim Warner Wine and takeout pairing advice is almost always a list of cuisines and the grape or region to match. Indian food with Gew'rztraminer. Fried chicken with Champagne. Chinese food with Riesling. BBQ with Zinfandel. But takeout…...