Tag: Alexandria

Our View: It may be time for an Alexandria drug court

If one thing is clear from the Alexandria Times’ in-depth series on the opioid crisis this year, it’s that there’s no single or easy...

Alexandria City Public Schools names new superintendent

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr., a T.C. Williams High School alum, was selected by the school board as Alexandria City...

Boat Parade of Lights wins USA Today readers’ choice award

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] Less than a week after the latest iteration of the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, the annual event has...

Four Alexandria residents arrested as part of national gun and drug...

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] Four Alexandria residents were among the 28 people arrested for roles in selling drugs while armed or other criminal acts...

Pets: Be sure to avoid these holiday pet hazards

By Kim Gilliam The winter holidays are a time to enjoy seeing family and friends, but don’t get so wrapped up in the excitement of...

Our View: A sea of change for Old Town

Sometimes change comes so slowly it’s almost imperceptible. Like beach erosion or the growth of a child, those who witness it daily don’t see the...

Asana executives share insight into Old Town retail strategy

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] Two executives spearheading commercial real estate company Asana Partners’ acquisition of 21 Old Town storefronts offered more insight into their...

Longtime teacher Amy Jackson to run for city council

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] Amy Jackson, a former Fairfax County teacher and longtime Alexandria resident, is the latest to announce her candidacy for city council. Jackson filed...

New pizza restaurant to open on Mount Vernon Avenue

Pizza chain Toppers Pizza will open its first Alexandria location this weekend. The pizza restaurant will host its grand opening at its 3827 Mount Vernon...

Report of car theft, assault in North Old Town

Alexandria police are investigating a report of a physical assault and car theft in North Old Town on Sunday night. The incident, which took place...