West End ALX Parent
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West End: It’s where all the good food is, but the tourism lists won’t go. It’s where the schools are criminally overcrowded, but ACPS couldn’t possibly inconvenience wealthier whiter public schools to make things fair. It’s also not just one neighborhood.
We aren’t encouraging support toward any one candidate because that’s not what this account is for, but we will share and highlight when West End issues are discussed.
West end best end?? Loving this substack thing—so many thoughts, so little space in these BlueSky posts.
Join me for another deep dive, this time to discuss the future of the west end and therefore our city.
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Join me for another deep dive, this time to discuss the future of the west end and therefore our city.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:55 PM
We aren’t encouraging support toward any one candidate because that’s not what this account is for, but we will share and highlight when West End issues are discussed.
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Per the GoFundMe: His family sought safety in the US. He was walking on the sidewalk with friends when a speeding driver left the roadway and hit him.
And people still show up at public meetings acting like our traffic violence epidemic is a non-issue. Infuriating
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And people still show up at public meetings acting like our traffic violence epidemic is a non-issue. Infuriating
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January 21, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Per the GoFundMe: His family sought safety in the US. He was walking on the sidewalk with friends when a speeding driver left the roadway and hit him.
And people still show up at public meetings acting like our traffic violence epidemic is a non-issue. Infuriating
www.gofundme.com/f/support-su...
And people still show up at public meetings acting like our traffic violence epidemic is a non-issue. Infuriating
www.gofundme.com/f/support-su...
This is horrifying. We are praying for this west end family and fighting for the ability of our community to safely move about our neighborhoods.
WUSA9 spoke with the teen's family this week. They said he is currently on life support and in a medically induced coma after being resuscitated by doctors.
A GoFundMe for the family created by his cousin has raised $19K out of a $24K goal.
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A GoFundMe for the family created by his cousin has raised $19K out of a $24K goal.
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Teen pedestrian transported to hospital with serious injuries after Thursday night crash
January 21, 2026 at 8:51 PM
This is horrifying. We are praying for this west end family and fighting for the ability of our community to safely move about our neighborhoods.
We are so tired over here of our kids and elders and everyone else not being able to walk, bike, scoot, or exist outside without risking being hit by cars on unsafe streets that prioritize traffic speed over our lives.
Praying for this young one.
Praying for this young one.
Teen pedestrian transported to hospital with serious injuries after Thursday night crash
Teen pedestrian transported to hospital with serious injuries after Thursday night crash | ALXnow
A 15-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries last night (Thursday) after being struck by a driver in the Landmark area. The Alexandria Police Department reported a...
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January 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM
We are so tired over here of our kids and elders and everyone else not being able to walk, bike, scoot, or exist outside without risking being hit by cars on unsafe streets that prioritize traffic speed over our lives.
Praying for this young one.
Praying for this young one.
Question for local elections experts:
Is there a deadline to register to vote for the February 10 special election? We got the question from a west end teen who will be turning 18 soon.
Is there a deadline to register to vote for the February 10 special election? We got the question from a west end teen who will be turning 18 soon.
January 13, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Question for local elections experts:
Is there a deadline to register to vote for the February 10 special election? We got the question from a west end teen who will be turning 18 soon.
Is there a deadline to register to vote for the February 10 special election? We got the question from a west end teen who will be turning 18 soon.
There‘s a primary today, Alexandria. In the west end, you can vote at Beatley library From 8:30-7 today. It’s a very short turnaround, so you’ll have to do your own research on the candidates (there are 4). Make sure you make your vote count.
January 13, 2026 at 11:45 AM
There‘s a primary today, Alexandria. In the west end, you can vote at Beatley library From 8:30-7 today. It’s a very short turnaround, so you’ll have to do your own research on the candidates (there are 4). Make sure you make your vote count.
We’re not here for the followers count but ain’t it funny that not a one school board member that “represents” the west end follows this account of west end parents? Maybe they not on here but how come the only board member following this account is from del ray?
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We’re not here for the followers count but ain’t it funny that not a one school board member that “represents” the west end follows this account of west end parents? Maybe they not on here but how come the only board member following this account is from del ray?
ACPS finally sent notice to families who are being redistricted this morning. Group texts of multilingual working class West End parents are blowing up with questions and confusion about these messages because ACPS and the school board completely failed to actually engage with these communities.
November 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
ACPS finally sent notice to families who are being redistricted this morning. Group texts of multilingual working class West End parents are blowing up with questions and confusion about these messages because ACPS and the school board completely failed to actually engage with these communities.
At what point do we clean house at ACPS CO when it comes to leadership? Transportation, Facilities, so many clear problems.
Meanwhile schools have had unresolved and sometimes dangerous facilities problems drag on unresolved for months and months.
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Meanwhile schools have had unresolved and sometimes dangerous facilities problems drag on unresolved for months and months.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
At what point do we clean house at ACPS CO when it comes to leadership? Transportation, Facilities, so many clear problems.
Meanwhile schools have had unresolved and sometimes dangerous facilities problems drag on unresolved for months and months.
alextimes.com/local-news/e...
Meanwhile schools have had unresolved and sometimes dangerous facilities problems drag on unresolved for months and months.
alextimes.com/local-news/e...
There is nothing more beautiful than seeing West End Alexandrians out and about in golden hour in the fall, especially on the Holmes run trail.
October 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
There is nothing more beautiful than seeing West End Alexandrians out and about in golden hour in the fall, especially on the Holmes run trail.
Did ACPS change its logo again? How much of our tax dollars went to that from our “fiscally responsible” central office?
September 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Did ACPS change its logo again? How much of our tax dollars went to that from our “fiscally responsible” central office?
Coming to the West End.
Bring your questions, West End parents.
Bring your questions, West End parents.
ASK US ANYTHING (about the City of Alexandria).
The Alexandria City Council is hosting another town hall on Saturday, Oct 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Patrick Henry Rec. Center. Submit your questions in advance or write them on the day - either way, we want to answer your burning questions!
The Alexandria City Council is hosting another town hall on Saturday, Oct 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Patrick Henry Rec. Center. Submit your questions in advance or write them on the day - either way, we want to answer your burning questions!
September 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Coming to the West End.
Bring your questions, West End parents.
Bring your questions, West End parents.
Update: supposedly there is finally toner at least for now, and also that it’s an issue at *multiple* schools. ACPS leadership needs to resolve this in a lasting way and the school board should stay on top of them about it.
For further context, we’re hearing from PHK8 parents that there’s no toner at the school and only one functioning copier so students aren’t getting homework because they can’t print or copy.Where is CO and the school board when a school’s got no toner in the first month of school?
Hey ACPS parents, how many functioning copiers does you kid’s elementary school have?
West End parents are trying to figure out something.
West End parents are trying to figure out something.
September 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Update: supposedly there is finally toner at least for now, and also that it’s an issue at *multiple* schools. ACPS leadership needs to resolve this in a lasting way and the school board should stay on top of them about it.
For further context, we’re hearing from PHK8 parents that there’s no toner at the school and only one functioning copier so students aren’t getting homework because they can’t print or copy.Where is CO and the school board when a school’s got no toner in the first month of school?
Hey ACPS parents, how many functioning copiers does you kid’s elementary school have?
West End parents are trying to figure out something.
West End parents are trying to figure out something.
September 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
For further context, we’re hearing from PHK8 parents that there’s no toner at the school and only one functioning copier so students aren’t getting homework because they can’t print or copy.Where is CO and the school board when a school’s got no toner in the first month of school?
Hey ACPS parents, how many functioning copiers does you kid’s elementary school have?
West End parents are trying to figure out something.
West End parents are trying to figure out something.
September 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Hey ACPS parents, how many functioning copiers does you kid’s elementary school have?
West End parents are trying to figure out something.
West End parents are trying to figure out something.
A school board member said ACPS doesn’t have a problem with transportation.
Have they EVER spoken to a parent?
And didn’t they repeatedly say that transportation was a problem that meant West End overcrowding couldn’t be solved?
Time to recruit school board candidates.
Have they EVER spoken to a parent?
And didn’t they repeatedly say that transportation was a problem that meant West End overcrowding couldn’t be solved?
Time to recruit school board candidates.
September 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A school board member said ACPS doesn’t have a problem with transportation.
Have they EVER spoken to a parent?
And didn’t they repeatedly say that transportation was a problem that meant West End overcrowding couldn’t be solved?
Time to recruit school board candidates.
Have they EVER spoken to a parent?
And didn’t they repeatedly say that transportation was a problem that meant West End overcrowding couldn’t be solved?
Time to recruit school board candidates.
It’s a new school year but the same old ACPS leadership playbook that continues to demand a blank check with no accountability. No problems ever actually solved.
Will the school board do its job this year?
I’m not holding my breath
Will the school board do its job this year?
I’m not holding my breath
September 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
It’s a new school year but the same old ACPS leadership playbook that continues to demand a blank check with no accountability. No problems ever actually solved.
Will the school board do its job this year?
I’m not holding my breath
Will the school board do its job this year?
I’m not holding my breath
Prayers up.
August 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Prayers up.
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Reposted by West End ALX Parent
Notes: West End businesses donate school supplies to Patrick Henry students
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Notes: West End businesses donate school supplies to Patrick Henry students | ALXnow
Good Friday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today's weather: Expect sunshine and a high around 81 degrees with a northwest wind at 5-10 mph. Friday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping...
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August 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Notes: West End businesses donate school supplies to Patrick Henry students
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We just got to that "child grew 2 shoe sizes in less than 4 months” stage and my wallet does not approve.
August 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
We just got to that "child grew 2 shoe sizes in less than 4 months” stage and my wallet does not approve.
It’s back to school so it’s a good time to support a west end teacher or two. Here’s a 🧵 with Donors Choose links for teachers at west end ALX schools. 👇
August 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It’s back to school so it’s a good time to support a west end teacher or two. Here’s a 🧵 with Donors Choose links for teachers at west end ALX schools. 👇
This west end parent was taking a break from social media and trying to stay sane over the summer.
How are we feeling West End parents? Ready for school? Attacked by the aggressive ParentSquare barrage this week? Do your kids even have a teacher this year?
How are we feeling West End parents? Ready for school? Attacked by the aggressive ParentSquare barrage this week? Do your kids even have a teacher this year?
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August 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This west end parent was taking a break from social media and trying to stay sane over the summer.
How are we feeling West End parents? Ready for school? Attacked by the aggressive ParentSquare barrage this week? Do your kids even have a teacher this year?
How are we feeling West End parents? Ready for school? Attacked by the aggressive ParentSquare barrage this week? Do your kids even have a teacher this year?
It’s so nice to see that they are putting in a board that reflects our city. 🙄
Shall we start bets now on whether any program panels will include young people, non-native English speakers, renters, condo dwellers, bus riders, or anyone making under 6 figures?
Shall we start bets now on whether any program panels will include young people, non-native English speakers, renters, condo dwellers, bus riders, or anyone making under 6 figures?
Notes: Agenda: Alexandria welcomes new board, bids farewell to Executive Director
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Notes: Agenda: Alexandria welcomes new board, bids farewell to Executive Director | ALXnow
Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Friday, June 20, the 171st day of 2025. There are 194 days left in the year. Summer begins today. ☀️ Today's weather: Sunny, with a high near 87 degrees. West wind...
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June 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
It’s so nice to see that they are putting in a board that reflects our city. 🙄
Shall we start bets now on whether any program panels will include young people, non-native English speakers, renters, condo dwellers, bus riders, or anyone making under 6 figures?
Shall we start bets now on whether any program panels will include young people, non-native English speakers, renters, condo dwellers, bus riders, or anyone making under 6 figures?