2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (413+ words) Easter, with its roving date in the calendar year, has always held a special place in the history of Alexandria. Given its many houses of worship, that's not a surprise. A look back at centuries-old newspapers reveals to readers the…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (485+ words) If you're a sports fan, then you surely have a favorite sportscaster or, equally, some that you cannot abide. I asked a group of friends to give me their favorites and, surprisingly to me, there was no consensus. Jim Nance…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (1136+ words) By Sydney Kodama | [email protected] The City of Alexandria is grappling with a nearly eight-figure bill for its response to this winter's historic snowstorm. The bill, currently tallied at $9.7 million, comes months after most of the snow and ice has melted…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (83+ words) The Times is presenting candidate profiles for all three City Council candidates for the upcoming April 21 special election." Each of the candidate's profiles is linked below. Frank Fannon Sandy Marks Alison Virginia O'Connell The post 2026 Candidate Profiles: Fannon, Marks, O'Connell…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (517+ words) Goodbyes are difficult. Closing a chapter in one's life is difficult. I think this goodbye is tougher than anticipated because I never envisioned an "end date." With high school, it was crystal clear when it was coming to an end....

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (12+ words) April 2, 2026 The post April 2026 appeared first on Alexandria Times....

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (406+ words) Bill Rossello's Oct. 15, 2025, column entitled "There has to be another way" provided compelling evidence for why the city needs to find a better way ahead for its citizens. He cited five- to 10-year adverse trends in several areas, including city…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (843+ words) The Alexandria School Board is on the hunt for a new superintendent following the resignation of Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. on March 26. She will officially leave the position on Oct. 1. The announcement comes as a surprise to many and is the…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (393+ words) Alexandria City Council's adoption of a resolution of intent to appropriate funding Alexandria City Public Schools by major classification, beginning in fiscal year 2028, implies potentially significant changes to how Alexandria's public schools are funded. The School Board asked that adoption…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (720+ words) In a culture that often champions itself on being at the forefront of the progressive curve, the Little Theatre of Alexandria's latest production holds up a mirror to our not-so-distant past to ask: How far have we truly come? Making…...