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PHOTOS: Protestors line Richmond Highway in Alexandria for ‘No Kings 3’ protest
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (272+ words) Hundreds of people holding political signs lined Richmond Highway in Alexandria to protest the Trump administration today (Saturday). Indivisible Do Something Alexandria hosted the "No Kings 3" protest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. along northbound Richmond Highway from Powhatan Park to the Potomac Yard…...
James Ross’ Finale – Bruch & Sibelius
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (132+ words) Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall 4915 E Campus Dr In his final concert as Music Director, James Ross leads the ASO in several classical masterworks including Sibelius" triumphant Symphony No. 2 and Max Bruch"s dramatic Violin Concerto featuring Dallas Symphony concertmaster and…...
STIs dominate Alexandria Health Department disease investigations: report
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (144+ words) Alexandria continues to outpace'the state average for sexually transmitted infections, according to a new report. "A lot of this disease investigation work happens quietly, behind the scenes," said Anne Gaddy, deputy director of AHD, in a release. "But this work…...
Lower water pressure, discoloration to affect Alexandria water during spring flushing
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (193+ words) Alexandria's drinking water utility Virginia American Water will start its annual flushing of its water distribution systems next week, and it could mean temporarily reduced pressure and discolored water across Alexandria. Last year's flushing started at the end of March…...
Choral Arts: From Darkness to Light: An Interactive Choral Discussion
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (152+ words) Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (Alexandria, VA) 4915 E Campus Dr This innovative concert will feature a "mid-concert lecture," where attendees will be able to discuss and interact with one another, led by a guest lecturer that will help…...
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Carbunco, a small sidekick with big energy
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (206+ words) Meet Carbunco, a small dog who brings big energy. Carbunco would make an ideal companion for families looking for a smaller dog. This dog just shy of 2 years old has a black coat with white markings and weighs 13 pounds." He…...
ACPS moving out of George Mason Elementary School and into swing space for 2 years | ALXnow
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (176+ words) With a years-long renovation breaking ground this summer, the move-out dates have been set for staff at George Mason Elementary School (2601 Cameron Mills Road). Staff began packing up in early May, according to ACPS, and the main move, a 3.5-mile…...
NEW: ACPS Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt to resign
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (241+ words) Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt will resign on Oct. 1, the Alexandria City School Board announced Thursday night. The announcement was made during Thursday night's School Board meeting. Kay-Wyatt will continue in the role into the new school year as new school attendance…...
Three candidates for Alexandria City Council clash at West End forum
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1784+ words) Clear distinctions were made Wednesday night among the three candidates running in the April 21 special election for an open seat on the Alexandria City Council. For an hour and a half on Wednesday night, Democratic candidate Sandy Marks and independent…...
City’s $9.7M winter storm response largely attributed to outside contractors
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1206+ words) Alexandria spent $9.7 million on the Jan. 25 snow storm response, the bulk of which was attributed to outside contractors brought in due to the challenges of clearing "snowcrete." The winter storm brought about 8 inches of snow followed by hours of sleet…...