U.S. Homeless Students Undercounted: What It Means For Alexandria

While a report shows some school districts undercount students experiencing homeless, here's how ACPS supports homeless students.

Patch Holiday Food Drive Aims To Tackle Food Insecurity In Alexandria

At least 13,320 residents of Alexandria, including 3,370 children under the age of 18, are food insecure, according to Feeding America.

Alexandria Gets Perfect Marks On Municipal Equality Index For 3rd Year

For the third year, Alexandria got a 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign's evaluation on equality for LGBTQ+ people.

9 Affordable Homeownership Units In Alexandria To Be Given By Lottery

A lottery will choose first-time homebuyers for affordable units at Dylan Condominium in Potomac Yard.

Kerry Donley's Family To Lead Alexandria Turkey Trot As Grand Marshals

The family of the late Kerry Donley, former Alexandria mayor, will be grand marshals of the Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot.

Christmas Market, Festival Of Lights, Film Fest: NoVA Weekend Events

The opening of Bull Run Festival of Lights, Alexandria Film Festival and DMV Black Restaurant Week are a few events to enjoy this weekend.

Athletic Field Lights, Other Key Items Head To Alexandria Council

Permits to allow lighting on several school athletic fields and one park field will be considered by Alexandria City Council.

Golf Star Athlete From Del Ray Perseveres After Injury

We all know athletes who shine whether they’re competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Halloween Parade, Ghost Town, Boo At The Zoo: DC, NoVA Weekend Events

This weekend's calendar is packed with trunk-or-treat events and the last weekends of many Halloween haunts and fall festivals.

Grant To Support Launch For Non-Motorized Boats On Four Mile Run

The Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation is working to secure enough funding for a boat launch serving non-motorized boats.

Alexandria Fire Stations To Host Oct. 15 Open House

The open house at Alexandria fire stations happens amid National Fire Prevention Week, which encourages families to plan in case of a fire.

Volunteer Alexandria To Hold Ribbon Cutting For New Del Ray Office

The nonprofit Volunteer Alexandria and the Spitfire Club, a children's book club, are sharing office space in Del Ray.

Banned Books In Little Library Is Del Ray Resident's Latest Effort

Renee Adams, who created the neighborhood's popular poetry wall, also has a Little Library that featured banned books this past week.

Alexandria Eagle Scout Project Is Donation Drive For Service Members

A Boy Scout is seeking donations to benefit the Red Cross at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his Eagle Scout project.

Alexandria Firefighters Begin Fill The Boot Collections For MDA

Volunteers will collect Fill the Boot locations at intersections around Alexandria to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association's work.

First Thursday Wraps Up In September With Show Your Spirit Theme

First Thursday will celebrate fall sports with a "Show Your Spirit" themed First Thursday in September.

Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market Earns Acclaim, Spotlights Adoptable Pets

The Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market, recently spotlighted as Virginia's best flea market, returns in August with adoptable animals on site.

Del Ray's First Thursday In August Has Aloha Thursday Theme

The First Thursday returns this month and will benefit the Del Ray-based Mother of Light Center.

Metro Train Frequency Increasing, 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday | Top News

Top VA news includes fentanyl trafficker sentenced, daughter seeks brain cancer cure in father's memory, and monkeypox update.

National Night Out Events Planned Around Alexandria In 2022

National Night Out, which promotes crime prevention and law enforcement-community partnerships, will be held at locations around Alexandria.

Father's Death Motivates Alexandria Native To Seek Brain Cancer Cure

Lisa Castro's father died four days after being diagnosed with Glioblastoma. She wants a cure so other families don't go through the same.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Countdown to Christmas Expo, Summer Concerts

The upcoming weekend features free summer concerts, comedians, Harry Potter in Concert, a D.C. United game and more.

Arlandria Small Area Plan, Landmark Mall Redevelopment Win Awards

The City of Alexandria won planning awards for two initiatives: the Arlandria-Chirilagua Small Area Plan and Landmark Mall redevelopment.

Athletic Field Lighting Proposed For 5 Locations In Alexandria

Public hearings are coming up on adding athletic field lighting over several years in Alexandria.

Late Matthew Gillette To Be Honored By Del Ray Community

Matthew Gillette, known for his service to Alexandria before his 2021 death, will be honored with service projects and a fundraiser.

Red, White, & Blue First Thursday Coming Up In Del Ray

Keep your red, white and blue attire out for the next First Thursday street festival in Del Ray.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Fireworks, Parades, Nationals, Film Fest

The holiday weekend brings a July 4 fireworks and parades, a Capitol Fourth on PBS, bar crawls, concerts and more events.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Capital Barbecue Battle, Folklife Festival

The weekend brings a sold-out fireworks event, Pride festivals, Astronomy Festival, a carnival and much more to the DC region.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Pride Parade And Festival, Carnival

The weekend brings various events to DC and NoVA like Pride events, Mount Vernon Summerfest and DC Temple Open House's last weekend.

Monkeypox Case, Response To Texas School Shooting | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes Memorial Day events, student dies in large off-campus fight, hurricane season, and catalytic converter thefts.

New Senior Living Community Opens In Alexandria's Potomac Yard

A senior living community with independent living, assisted living and memory care offers three restaurants and other amenities.

Community Baby Shower Held For Expectant Mothers In Alexandria

The Community Baby Shower at Casa Chirilagua provided expectant mothers with resources and baby supplies.

Embassy Tours, Heritage India Festival: DC, NoVA Weekend Events

This weekend will feature Mother's Day tea, Washington Capitals playoff game, DC Taco Fest, Flower Mart, DC Temple open house and much more.

Spring2Action Fundraiser Reaches $2.5 Million Goal In Alexandria

Spring2Action, a day of giving to support local causes in Alexandria, had over 7,000 donors contribute to 172 organizations.

Alexandria Students Plant Tree at Elementary School For Arbor Day

Alexandria City Public Schools hosted a tree planting event Wednesday morning at Charles Barrett Elementary School to celebrate Arbor Day.

Alexandria Nominated For 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Awards

Alexandria is again vying to get a spot in the top small cities list in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Cherry Blossom Parade, Tulip Festival

This weekend brings Washington Nationals games, tulip and bluebell festivals, Easter egg hunts and many more spring events.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Dog Walk, Bloomaroo, Spring Carnival

There are many events to check out this weekend, from the National Cherry Blossom Festival, to a carnival, historic walking tour and more.

Alexandria Library Prepares To Resume Regular Hours

Alexandria Library is bringing back normal hours and tweaking other policies in early April.

Arlington, VA Live Action Lauded for Exposing Abortion Practices

National Prayer Luncheon for Life Honors Live Action with Pro-Life Impact Award & $50K Grant