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Proposed Mill Stone battery energy storage system in Chesapeake nears vote from city leaders
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (920+ words) A battery energy storage system works by pulling power off the grid during off-peak hours, typically at night, and pushing it back onto the grid when demand is highest " during heat waves, winter storms, or other high-usage periods. "When a…...
School Board aims to prevent student-facing cuts
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (503+ words) By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes. com The Alexandria City School Board continues to look for ways to prevent proposed budget cuts that have drawn public scrutiny. The School Board met May 20 to continue its discussion about the adjusted budget put…...
Sponsored Content: Is Your Alexandria Home Sending Early Termite Warnings? What Pet Families Should Know
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (727+ words) By Gene Wright, President Planet Friendly Pest Control" Homes rarely announce a termite problem in a dramatic way. More often, they send small warnings first " changes that are easy to overlook, explain away, or blame on age, weather, or normal…...
City native runs Dimond Beer and Company by night
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (1104+ words) Nestled in the backyard of a West Maple Street home sits a small garage filled to the brim with kegs, hops and all the machinery needed for an at-home beer brewing setup. The garage is small " built in the early…...
Teachers union members decry "undemocratic" election
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (1634+ words) Some members of Alexandria's only teachers union are calling foul after a candidate for union president was disqualified the night before the election. The election took place on May 21 and 22 " three days after it had originally been scheduled, according to…...
Girls Golf: Alexandria puts together strong round to lead Section 8 AAA tournament after Day 1
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (422+ words) SAUK CENTRE " A strong opening day has Alexandria girls golf in position to advance to the Class AAA state tournament on Wednesday, May 27. The Cardinals fired a cumulative score of 309 to finish the first round of the girls Section 8 AAA…...
Prince William schools barring student access to You Tube
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (593+ words) May 27, 2026, 6: 12 PM Prince William County Public Schools has announced students will no longer be able to access You Tube on school-issued devices starting in the 2026-27 school year. Students will no longer be able to access You Tube directly on their…...
Walkable Alexandria still hazardous at construction sites
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (345+ words) To the editor: The removal of the pedestrian-activated signal exposes hundreds of pedestrians to dangerous traffic near the King Street Metro and Amtrak stations. The crosswalk signal, from the Amtrak station to Sunset Drive, was removed this spring by the…...
Review: "The Drowsy Chaperone" comes to LTA
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (558+ words) The beauty of what was once lost can be found again, if we only have the courage to see the good in our present. Taking the helm of this show is Director Krissy Mc Gregor, returning to LTA after previously…...
Real Talk: The changing faces of real estate
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (595+ words) By Diane Murphy, Ph. D. For many people, real estate decisions, whether buying or selling, at first glance seem a rather objective process. You want a good price, excellent location, sought-after features, a comfortable size, the best financing package and successful…...