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A “Disneyland” for historians: Quirky and storied Revolution-era home goes on sale in Old Town

A “Disneyland” for historians: Quirky and storied Revolution-era home goes on sale in Old Town

Joe Reeder has the kind of roof local archaeologists dream about. Actually, he has two, but it’s the one hidden from sight — covered by a slightly younger roof — and accessibly only by a second [...]

Virginia Theological Seminary, City Hall negotiate future of fire-ravaged chapel

Virginia Theological Seminary, City Hall negotiate future of fire-ravaged chapel

Virginia Theological Seminary staff hopes plans to erect a new house of worship while rehabilitating their historic, fire-ravaged chapel as a prayer garden, will meet city approval. A fire destroyed the Immanuel Chapel, nestled between other [...]

City marks Washington’s birthday

City marks Washington’s birthday

British redcoats and German mercenaries squared off against a mix of colonial militia and Virginia infantry on the grassy slopes of Fort Ward Park Sunday, part of the weekend long birthday celebrations for the city’s most [...]

United Way donates $115K to city nonprofits and charities

United Way donates $115K to city nonprofits and charities

Bill Hanbury, president of the Washington region’s United Way chapter, awarded a check for more than $115,000 in grants for local charities and nonprofit organizations at City Hall Tuesday night. “The contributions from the Alexandria community [...]

Neighborhood Pharmacy wins Heart of Del Ray award

Neighborhood Pharmacy wins Heart of Del Ray award

The Del Ray Business Association honored the Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray with its annual community award last week. Each year around Valentine’s Day the DRBA honors a business that exhibits the “heart and soul” of [...]

City mourns fallen paramedic

City mourns fallen paramedic

Firefighters and officials from across the region descended on Alexandria Thursday to join those already mourning the death of city paramedic Joshua Weissman. His voice occasionally wavering, Alexandria Fire Chief Adam Thiel recalled the night Weissman [...]

Major roads impacted for Josh Weissman’s funeral today

Major roads impacted for Josh Weissman’s funeral today

Temporary but significant road closures are expected Thursday as thousands of mourners, public safety personnel and possibly 200 fire department vehicle will descend on Alexandria for the funeral of paramedic Josh Weissman, who died in the [...]

Slain pedestrian prompts safety concerns

Slain pedestrian prompts safety concerns

As the alleged drunk driver who struck and killed an 8-year-old boy in January awaits trial, city officials hope pedestrian education efforts will prevent a future tragedy. An expressionless Victor Aldana, 22, of Fairfax County, made [...]

Gelato shop approved in old icehouse building

Gelato shop approved in old icehouse building

After icing the project to compromise with city preservationists and planners, city council candidate Boyd Walker gained approval to open a gelato shop at 200 Commerce St. in Old Town last week. Built in 1931, the [...]

Classrooms or computers? ACPS fields outcry over adult education changes

Classrooms or computers? ACPS fields outcry over adult education changes

A proposed overhaul of the school district’s high school equivalency and English language learner programs have left students and volunteers uneasy, despite repeated assurances from administration officials. Early rumors of the changes sparked a backlash from [...]