The National Cherry Blossom Festival, DC Tattoo Expo, Easter bunny visits and other events are planned this weekend.
Alexandria ranks nationally in a new study on the most sought-after places for young apartment renters.
Niche, a platform for community and school ratings, released its best places to live rankings based on data and community reviews.
Live Action is Nominated for 2022 Pro-Life Impact Award for Protecting the Preborn and $50k Grant at March 25 Recognition
A six-week program run by the Del Ray Farmers' Market will feature weekly activities geared toward children ages 4 to 12.
The realm of magic is gaining ground as the newest platform to bring in new diversity into juvenile fiction, juvenile graphic novels and ...
Top VA, DC news includes omicron surge moves beyond peak, survey on Washington Football team name, and millions in missing fuel at Metro.
The purchase by an affordable housing developer seeks to keep the 66 units affordable for at least 99 years.
A short film screening followed by a virtual community discussion about dementia, resources, and caregiving through the power of music.
Caregiver Compass: Navigating Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss on January 13
Top VA, DC news includes ER visits discouraged for testing, redrawn legislative districts, airport delays and time capsule from 1887 opened.
Few businesses closed in 2021. Innovation Campus construction began. The city manager and sheriff are retiring. Here's the top news of 2021.
Nestled at the end of Native American Heritage Month is the Thanksgiving celebration, a traditional English holiday solidified as a nati ...
Celebrating 70 Years in The City of Alexandria
Gayle Todsen Reuter shares gratitude for fellow Del Ray resident and Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, who is retiring at the end of 2021.
Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Del Ray, and we’ll publish it in November.
The Veterans Day Ceremony will recognize the 68 Alexandrians killed or missing in action during the Vietnam War and all veterans.
Top VA, DC news includes teen guilty in sexual assault at school case, tight governor's race, and Amazon adjusts HQ2 plans.
Del Ray was profiled Monday night on WETA’s “If You Lived Here,” with the hosts learning about home prices and the history of the community.
We asked readers about a future COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students as the FDA considers authorization for ages 5 to 11.
Over 30 years ago, I wore a homemade Easter Bunny costume for a Halloween party at my local library. While my mom was trying to be creat ...
The U.S. is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.
Get caught up on everything worth knowing in Del Ray with the latest headlines and social media feeds.
Alexandria Library will recognize Constitution Week 2021 with a variety of events for adults and kids. Constitution and Citizenship Day ...
Get to know fun facts about pumpkins before visiting farms and markets near Alexandria this fall.
Top VA, DC news includes Virginia candidate forum, new pipe bomber video, state's last Disney Stores to close, and NFL team starts season.
The final First Thursday of 2021 will be held in September with a team spirit theme.
I love a good pop-up book. There's something magical about how a book, a usually flat item, can suddenly become a three-dimensional wond ...
Top VA, DC news includes third vaccine doses for immunocompromised, gas station accused of price gouging, lightning strike closes monument.
This weekend's calendar includes the Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale, 90s Bar Crawl, flea markets, concerts and more.
An Alexandria man won one of the major prizes in the Cash4Life game: a choice of $1,000 per week or a $1 million cash prize.
Break out your Hawaiian shirt for the August street festival along Mount Vernon Avenue.
At the geological high point of Harpers Ferry, just above St Peter's Catholic Church and beyond the ruins of St John Episcopal Church, l ...
Public safety officials, city officials and residents in Alexandria will mingle at various locations on Aug. 3.
This weekend's calendar includes a state Little League tournament, Asian Festival on Main, Bands and Brews on the Boulevard, and more.
To participate or submit a nomination, complete an application and social history form by July 30.
All library locations are now open on Fridays, and two locations will be open on Sundays.
Saturday, July 3rd, will mark the 2nd anniversary of the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.) The CROWN Coal ...
Top VA, DC news includes animal hoarding, Juneteenth with marching funk band, venomous snake caught, and NoVA athlete headed to Olympics.
This June 3-5 the Library is partnering with LGBTQ Task Force to provide programming celebrating PRIDE month here in Alexandria. Three d ...