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AEDP seeks tech startups to join business accelerator program starting this summer

Published June 1, 2026 at 3:45PM

The Alexandria skyline viewed from Belle View (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

As Alexandria seeks to increase the presence of high-growth tech businesses, it is inviting startups to participate in Accelerate ALX, the city’s first business accelerator program.

The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership opened applications for its first cohort of tech startups. The program, led by Arlington-based FedTech, will offer one-on-one mentorship, workshops and networking support for Alexandria-based startups in artificial intelligence/machine learning, cybersecurity, defense, quantum, energy, aerospace, robotics, and computer services. Accelerate ALX will be offered to startups at no cost or equity taken.

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NextEra, Dominion Energy seek merger as AI drives energy demand in the U.S.

By The Associated Press

Published May 18, 2026 at 10:00AM

A Dominion Energy lineman lifts himself up to work on a power line in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in North Augusta, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr., File)

NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the energy needs of artificial intelligence drive demand higher in the U.S.

It is one of the biggest proposed mergers so far this year and would create the world’s biggest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization, the companies said on Monday.

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Alexandria City High School graduation next month to use AI name-reading for second year

By James Cullum

Published May 12, 2026 at 3:45PM | Updated May 12, 2026 at 4:51PM

Proudly displaying a diploma at Alexandria City High School's graduation at George Mason University's EagleBank Arena, June 3, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Hundreds of Alexandria City High School seniors are set to graduate next month.

Graduation will be held the morning of Saturday, June 6, at George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena (4400 University Drive) in Fairfax. The processional begins at 8:45 a.m. and the ceremony lasts approximately two hours. This is the second consecutive year that Alexandria City Public Schools will use Tassel, an artificial intelligence company, to provide automated name-reading services.

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ACPS eyes bringing more AI tools into Alexandria schools

By Jared Serre

Published October 28, 2024 at 1:30PM

Alexandria City High School (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Alexandria City Public Schools has taken a step forward in crafting school policy around artificial intelligence.

The district formed an “AI Impact team” earlier this summer, taking a proactive approach to determine how AI can be used to the benefit of the schools, a report said.

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Former Alexandria Vice Mayor appointed to new AI Task Force

By Vernon Miles

Published October 17, 2024 at 2:45PM

Former Vice Mayor Bill Cleveland at a protest at City Hall, Aug. 28, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Former Vice Mayor Bill Cleveland is not the most tech-savvy person, but he says he’s eager to bring his perspective in law enforcement and city legislating to the new AI Task Force.

Cleveland, who emphasized that he is “still learning about AI”, is one of ten members of a new task force assembled by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to tackle policy questions about artificial intelligence.

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Del Ray exhibit focuses on ‘possibilities and perils’ of AI for art

By Vernon Miles

Published October 8, 2024 at 11:45AM | Updated October 8, 2024 at 1:08PM

Artwork titled "Sum of its parts?" by Nicole Mahoney (image via Nicole Mahoney/Del Ray Artisans)

A new gallery on display this month at the Del Ray Artisans Gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue) explores the risks and opportunities new technology like machine learning pose for artists.

The exhibit “Artificial or Intelligence?” explores the impact AI trends are having on artists. That impact has, by and large, been almost entirely negative, with image generating software stealing from the work of human artists, but the gallery offers that exhibit viewers should draw their own conclusions.