Out of the Attic: Friendship Fire Co. celebrates 250 years
In 1774, Alexandria’s first firefighters formed the volunteer Friendship Fire Company. Today, the company lives on as the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association, dedicated...
Year-long process begins to revise city’s Housing Master Plan
By Mark Eaton
Zoning issues make some people’s eyes glaze over, yet the topic leads others to picket and protest. Zoning debates can be highly...
2024 Candidate Profile: Roy Byrd runs for Council
By Wafir Salih | wsalih@alextimes.com
Roy Byrd is aiming to move past partisan divisions as he runs for City Council as an Independent, one of...
Archaeological Commission celebrates Torpedo Factory’s 50th
To the editor:
September marks the 50th anniversary of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. The Alexandria Archaeological Commission thanks those who envisioned and created...
Filling in the Blanks with Melanie Kay-Wyatt: Attendance matters
By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D
The first step toward achieving success in school is being in class every day and on time. Alexandria City Public Schools...
SLIDESHOW: Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Candlelight Vigil
By Arwen Clemans
In case you missed it, the city held a 10th anniversary candlelight vigil in honor of the dedication of the Contrabands and...
