By Sandra Smith | ssmith@alextimes.com The Times is presenting candidate profiles for all three School Board districts. This is the second of three parts, as we profile the three District B candidates: Ashley Simpson Baird, Ph.D.; Kelly Carmichael Booz and Alexander Scioscia. Each of the candidate’s profiles is linked below. Ashley Simpson Baird, Ph.D. Kelly […] The post 2024 Candidate Profiles: District B candidates vie for School Board appeared first on Alexandria Times ..read more

To the editor: Roy Byrd wants to make decisions about Alexandria that he’s certain have been properly studied and that all Alexandrians are actually aware of. He wants to make decisions that Alexandrians actually want – unlike the recently approved zoning laws which are, thankfully, now held up and may be stopped by a lawsuit. […] The post Vote for Roy Byrd appeared first on Alexandria Times ..read more

By Audrey Keefe In the wake of World War II, Tatyana Shramko developed her senses for sculpture as a child in Ukraine, finding the beauty in debris and mundane items. She learned to entertain herself in unconventional ways to distract from the destruction around her. “I spent a great deal of time alone,” Shramko said. […] The post City Creatives: Tatyana Shramko’s love of sculpture, from Ukraine to ALX appeared first on Alexandria Times ..read more

By James Matheson In 2016, Jessica Allossery, a Canadian singer-songwriter with a folky twang, started to gather an online following. When her music was featured on SiriusXM’s The Coffee House, it broadened the reach of her base across the United States. Allossery followed that up by researching alternative ways for independent artists to perform, tour […] The post City Creatives: Singer Jessica Allossery goes from camper concert tour to calling ALX home appeared first on Alexandria Times ..read more

On Oct. 16, 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Alexandria at the city’s invitation. Dubbed “The Nation’s Guest” by President James Monroe, Lafayette returned to the country whose independence he had fought for almost 50 years earlier. At the time of his visit, he was the last living general of the Continental Army. The October […] The post Out of the Attic: Marquis de Lafayette: A hero’s return appeared first on Alexandria Times ..read more

By Mason Butler I offer Alexandrians a new choice. Common sense is needed on City Council, which can be achieved by putting power back in the hands of our citizens. Our current city government ignores the valuable views of our citizens. We live in a beautiful, economically diverse, historic city. This city needs councilors who […] The post Mason Butler: Why I’m running for Council appeared first on Alexandria Times ..read more

To the editor: I have not known Roy Byrd for long, but in the past two years I have been impressed by his modesty, a rare quality in a politician. Byrd is not out for personal gain. He wants to see change that benefits all citizens. Alexandrians are no longer represented by like-minded, empathetic Councilors, […] The post The case for Roy Byrd appeared first on Alexandria Times ..read more

By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. Students need to feel a sense of security and belonging in school so they can thrive in a positive learning environment. That is why Alexandria City Public Schools does not tolerate bullying in any form and joins with the Virginia School Boards Association in October to promote awareness during VSBA and […] The post Filling in the Blanks with Melanie Kay-Wyatt: Creating a climate to end bullying appeared first on Alexandria Times ..read more

Click below for our featured artists in the October 2024 edition of our “City Creatives” special section. Jessica Allossery Anthony Nsofor Anna Binneweg Tatyana Shramko   The post City Creatives October 2024 appeared first on Alexandria Times ..read more

By Wafir Salih | wsalih@alextimes.com With four weeks remaining until the Alexandria City Council and mayoral election, candidates participated in a “candidating” forum on Sunday. The event, which was hosted by the League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City, allowed voters to engage with candidates in a format similar to speed dating. Attendees […] The post Voters meet one-on-one with candidates ahead of Nov. 5 appeared first on Alexandria Times ..read more