2026 Primary Voter Guide: All Candidate Answers
The Alexandria Times Voter Guide gives you everything you need to make an informed choice in the Democratic primary for the vacant City Council seat. The candidates’ responses have been edited for length and clarity.
» Judge Denies Motion To Suppress Homicide Defendant’s Identification
DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied a defense motion to suppress witnesses’ identification of a homicide defendant who they knew at a motion hearing on Feb. 13. Christopher Tyler, 48, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, first-degree burglary while armed, possession of a firearm during...
Major Snowstorm Uncertainty Grows for Washington, D.C. to Boston as GFS Projects 30+ Inches...
NORTH CAROLINA — A dramatic split between two major forecast models is raising eyebrows in the meteorological community, with one projecting over 30 inches of snow near Washington, D.C., while another shows only light, melting snowfall across the same region. Euro Model Shows Limited Snowfall for D.C. The 06z...
Alexandria’s Generosity Was Big at the Holidays — Now ALIVE! Needs Our Help Again
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria showed up in a big way during the holidays. Food drives were full. Donations poured in. Neighbors helped neighbors. But the need did not end in December. Right now, more than 20,000 Alexandria residents are served by ALIVE! each month through its food assistance programs....
When Will the Cherry Blossoms Bloom in 2026?
When snow is in the forecast for Alexandria...again...our thoughts turn to spring. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the world’s great celebrations of spring and it will arrive on the official first day of spring, March. 20. The 2026 Festival takes place March 20 – April 12,...
More than 100 people relocated after Alexandria apartment fire
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Roughly 140 residents werer temporarily relocated after a Thursday morning apartment fire in Alexandria, according to the Alexandria City Fire Department. Crews responded to reports of a fire at the Key Tower apartments in the 6000 block of Tower Ct. There, flames were...
No injuries reported after overnight fire and evacuation at Landmark high-rise
No injuries have been reported after an early morning fire at 6060 Tower Court in Alexandria’s Landmark area that prompted a full resident evacuation. The Alexandria Fire Department was reportedly called at around 12:30 a.m. today (Thursday) for heavy smoke on multiple floors of the 16-story apartment building. The...
DCHA: Budget Limits Its Ability To Address Resident Safety Complaints
Washington, D.C., residents told housing officials they are living with toxic chemicals, mold, rodents, and untreated hazards during a recent D.C. Housing Authority board meeting. Some residents said the conditions have contributed to serious illness and long-term health problems. “It was crystal clear DCHA was in a...
Man found shot in car outside gas station dies at hospital
Man shot inside car outside 14th Street gas station dies days later Washington, DC – A 22-year-old man who was found shot inside a vehicle ... Read more
10 Low-Key Virginia Spots Serving Pepperoni Pizza Locals Call The Best In The State
Think you’ve already tasted the best pepperoni pizza Virginia has to offer? You might want to take another bite. Step away from the predictable chain spots lining every shopping center and follow the locals instead. The real pizza legends are hiding in plain sight inside humble storefronts, old converted gas...
