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City Manager James F. Parajon has announced the appointment of Tarrick McGuire as the new Chief of Police for the Alexandria Police Department.

Alexandria remembrance project hosts dinners supporting scholarships for racial justice

The Alexandria Community Remembrance Project (ACRP) has announced the return of its Tables of Conscience dinners, which are designed to raise funds for scholarships in honor of Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas, two African American teenagers who...

Early voting starts September 20 for Alexandria's general election

Early voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election in Alexandria will commence on September 20.

Maker Faire NoVa returns to Alexandria after four-year hiatus

Inventors, entrepreneurs, educators, and curious minds will gather on Sunday, October 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the debut of Maker Faire NoVa at Alexandria City High School and Chinquapin Park.

Alexandria Archaeological Commission names Marian Van Landingham as 2024 Brenman Award winner

The Alexandria Archaeological Commission (AAC) has announced the recipient of the annual Bernard “Ben” Brenman Archaeology in Alexandria Award.

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4,422 white students enrolled in Alexandria City Public Schools District in 2023-24 school year

By Central Nova News | Oct 8, 2024

There were 4,422 white students enrolled in Alexandria City Public Schools District in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

Alexandria police charge man over hit-and-run involving teen

By Central Nova News | Oct 8, 2024

Detectives from the Alexandria Police Department have charged Zsavon Walters, 29, in connection with a hit-and-run incident that took place on October 4, 2023.

Alexandria seeks public input on Market Square redesign at virtual meeting

The City of Alexandria is inviting community members to participate in a virtual meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The session aims to gather input on the future of Market Square, a key historical site that has been...

Alexandria hosts archaeology month with diverse historical events

Virginia Archaeology Month is being celebrated throughout October in Alexandria, featuring events and programs that focus on archaeological sites and preservation efforts.

Alexandria plans stream cleanup for International Coastal Cleanup

The City of Alexandria is organizing a stream cleanup event at Historic Holmes Run, located near the Charles E. Beatley Library, on Saturday, October 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This initiative is led by the Department of Transportation and...

Alexandria campaign addresses underage drinking with warning sticker initiative

The City of Alexandria recently held the Project Sticker Shock Campaign, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the consequences of providing alcohol to minors.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Arlington County in week ending Sept. 28?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Arlington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Alexandria city in week ending Sept. 28?

By Central Nova News | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Alexandria city was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Central Nova News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Central Nova News | Oct 6, 2024

These former Central Nova News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Alexandria city in week ending Sept. 28

By Central Nova News | Oct 5, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Alexandria city was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Central Nova News area weekly mass times

By Central Nova News | Oct 5, 2024

The following parishes in the Central Nova News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Alexandria city in week ending Sept. 28?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Alexandria city was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Arlington County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 28

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Arlington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Alexandria announces street maintenance plans for October

The City of Alexandria's Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is set to conduct street maintenance operations, including repaving and patching, from October 7 to 11.

Richmond man sentenced to four years for possession of machinegun