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Out of the Attic: Alexandria's birthday
30+ min ago (305+ words) For centuries, Native Americans lived in and traveled through the land that now makes up Alexandria. Today's indigenous groups and state and federally recognized tribes and nations of Virginia include the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway), Chickahominy, Chickahominy Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi,…...
Alexandria Little League remains relevant after more than 70 years
14+ min ago (1022+ words) By Jim Mc Grath | jmcgrath@alextimes. com "If you build it, he will come." Many people misinterpret this line from the classic movie "Field of Dreams," inserting "they," instead of "he." Yet, the spirit behind the line which inspires Kevin…...
Commentary: What public schools make possible
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (672+ words) By Michelle Rief, Ph. D. This week, after serving three years as chair of the Alexandria City School Board, I will hand the gavel to one of my colleagues and continue serving as a member of the Board. Serving as chair…...
City needs notification system for property owners
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (320+ words) For all of Alexandria's talk about transparency and community engagement, the city still lacks one of the most basic homeowner protections: a reliable, automatic notification system for residential property activity. In 2026, it should not be a homeowner's job to constantly…...
Council's memorial day absence is shocking
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (231+ words) To the editor: I have come to expect very little common sense or consideration for citizens views from our City Council but, even so, was shocked by their failure to recognize the importance of Memorial Day remembrance. I have learned…...
Richmond Woman Charged In Gasoline-Fueled Blast That Hurt Six
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (111+ words) An April house explosion that rocked Richmond's Randolph Street, injured six people and damaged multiple homes has now led to serious arson charges against a 25-year-old woman, according to newly public court documents. According to investigators, the fire was classified…...
Ban on electrical items at Norfolk's tips looks set to be lifted soon
15+ hour, 21+ min ago (334+ words) Norfolk's recycling centres could soon start accepting all electrical items again - ending a temporary ban put in place following a major fire. Norfolk County Council has yet to confirm that the ban, which it was forced to introduce after a…...
Pets and Pest Control - What Every Pet Family Should Know
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (1039+ words) By Lisa Wright, DVM A guide for pet'first homes. When you live with pets, pest control decisions feel personal. You want to protect your home from spiders, ants, rodents, and other pests " without wondering what that might mean for the…...
Richmond's Nate Smith built his career on the road. Now he's programming the Newport Jazz Festival.
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (832+ words) Among the recent accomplishments of Richmonder Nate Smith " in addition to netting a pair of Grammy Awards " is his appointment as artistic director of the Newport Jazz Festival, an event in Rhode Island that since 1954 has served as an annual…...
Norfolk Motor Company Seniors lose two to Grand Island
17+ hour, 30+ min ago (785+ words) Led by a number of key contributors, the Grand Island Home Federal legion baseball team thumped the Norfolk Seniors in both games of a double-header Tuesday night. Blake Caspar totaled three hits'including a double'and four RBI's combined in Grand Island's…...