DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Blossom Kite Festival, Ukraine Rally

The National Cherry Blossom Festival, DC Tattoo Expo, Easter bunny visits and other events are planned this weekend.

Alexandria Among Trendy Hotspots For Gen Z Renters: Study

Alexandria ranks nationally in a new study on the most sought-after places for young apartment renters.

Niche 2022 Best Places To Live: Alexandria Ranks Nationally

Niche, a platform for community and school ratings, released its best places to live rankings based on data and community reviews.

Arlington, VA, Organization Honored at National Prayer Luncheon

Live Action is Nominated for 2022 Pro-Life Impact Award for Protecting the Preborn and $50k Grant at March 25 Recognition

Del Ray Farmers' Market Starts Free Program For Children

A six-week program run by the Del Ray Farmers' Market will feature weekly activities geared toward children ages 4 to 12.

Alexandria Library's Blog: Move Over Harry Potter, Magic Is Diversifying Children's Literature

The realm of magic is gaining ground as the newest platform to bring in new diversity into juvenile fiction, juvenile graphic novels and ...

Challenge To School Mask Order, Student Walkout | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes omicron surge moves beyond peak, survey on Washington Football team name, and millions in missing fuel at Metro.

Apartment Complex Acquired In Arlandria To Preserve Affordability

The purchase by an affordable housing developer seeks to keep the 66 units affordable for at least 99 years.

Alzheimer’s Association To Host Film Screening

A short film screening followed by a virtual community discussion about dementia, resources, and caregiving through the power of music.

Alzheimer’s Association to host Northern Virginia Community Forum

Caregiver Compass: Navigating Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss on January 13

Plastic Bag Tax, Record Cases With Omicron | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes ER visits discouraged for testing, redrawn legislative districts, airport delays and time capsule from 1887 opened.

Flooding, School Resource Officers: Top News Of 2021 In Del Ray

Few businesses closed in 2021. Innovation Campus construction began. The city manager and sheriff are retiring. Here's the top news of 2021.

Alexandria Library's Blog: Gifts & Thanks. Connecting With Gratitude

Nestled at the end of Native American Heritage Month is the Thanksgiving celebration, a traditional English holiday solidified as a nati ...

Alexandria Library's Blog: The West End Goes Platinum

Celebrating 70 Years in The City of Alexandria

Retiring Sheriff Dana Lawhorne Thanked: 30 Days Of Gratitude

Gayle Todsen Reuter shares gratitude for fellow Del Ray resident and Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, who is retiring at the end of 2021.

Tell Someone In Del Ray You’re Grateful For Them

Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Del Ray, and we’ll publish it in November.

Alexandria 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony To Present Vietnam Vet Pins

The Veterans Day Ceremony will recognize the 68 Alexandrians killed or missing in action during the Vietnam War and all veterans.

Potential Threat, Flooding, Metro Reduced Service | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes teen guilty in sexual assault at school case, tight governor's race, and Amazon adjusts HQ2 plans.

WETA Celebrates History, Homes Of Del Ray On 'If You Lived Here'

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.

Vaccine Mandate For Students Supported By Majority In VA Survey

We asked readers about a future COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students as the FDA considers authorization for ages 5 to 11.

Alexandria Library's Blog: Halloween At The Library!

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 ...

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Del Ray Area

The U.S. is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.

Alexandria School Rankings + Plastic Bag Tax + Art On The Avenue

Get caught up on everything worth knowing in Del Ray with the latest headlines and social media feeds.

Alexandria Library's Blog: Commemorate Constitution Week With Virtual Events

Alexandria Library will recognize Constitution Week 2021 with a variety of events for adults and kids. Constitution and Citizenship Day ...

5 Things About Pumpkins Before Visiting Patches Near Alexandria

Get to know fun facts about pumpkins before visiting farms and markets near Alexandria this fall.

9/11 Remembered, Confederate Statue Removed | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes Virginia candidate forum, new pipe bomber video, state's last Disney Stores to close, and NFL team starts season.

First Thursday Wraps Up With 'Show Your Spirit' Festival

The final First Thursday of 2021 will be held in September with a team spirit theme.

Alexandria Library's Blog: Pop-Up Books For Everyone!

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 ...

Capitol Hill Bomb Threat Arrest, Vaccine Mandates | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes third vaccine doses for immunocompromised, gas station accused of price gouging, lightning strike closes monument.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: County Fair, Restaurant Week

This weekend's calendar includes the Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale, 90s Bar Crawl, flea markets, concerts and more.

$1 Million Cash4Life Prize Won By Alexandria Man

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.

Del Ray's First Thursdays Continue With 'Aloha Thursday'

Break out your Hawaiian shirt for the August street festival along Mount Vernon Avenue.

Alexandria Library's Blog: John Brown's Body Lies A-Mouldering In The Grave

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 ...

National Night Out Returns To Alexandria In 2021

Public safety officials, city officials and residents in Alexandria will mingle at various locations on Aug. 3.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Brunch Olympics, Christmas In July

This weekend's calendar includes a state Little League tournament, Asian Festival on Main, Bands and Brews on the Boulevard, and more.

Alexandrians 100 Years Of Age And Older Invited To Participate In Centenarian Day Recognition

To participate or submit a nomination, complete an application and social history form by July 30.

Alexandria Library Hours, Capacity Expand

All library locations are now open on Fridays, and two locations will be open on Sundays.

Alexandria Library's Blog: National Crown Day – July 3rd

Saturday, July 3rd, will mark the 2nd anniversary of the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.) The CROWN Coal ...

Racist Flyers, Affordable Housing Near Metro Pledge | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes animal hoarding, Juneteenth with marching funk band, venomous snake caught, and NoVA athlete headed to Olympics.

Alexandria Library's Blog: PRIDE At The Library

This June 3-5 the Library is partnering with LGBTQ Task Force to provide programming celebrating PRIDE month here in Alexandria. Three d ...