First Thursday With 'Unmask Your Superhero' Theme Rescheduled

Activities are planned for Del Ray's First Thursday along with a fundraiser for Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club.

Anti-Asian Violence To Be Discussed At Alexandria Town Hall

Residents are invited to the town hall, which focuses on racial incidents in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alexandria Library's Blog: May Is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Alexandria Library is celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this year with various virtual events rang ...

Joyce Hylton Wins Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award

The environmental award recognizes Joyce Hylton's work as a master gardener volunteer with the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Possible Del Ray Gateway Project Design Concepts To Be Presented

Three possible design concepts will be presented for the spray park at the former Colasanto Pool in Del Ray.

First Thursday Returns With Dogs Of Del Ray Theme

The Dogs of Del Ray mural will debut at Thursday's festival.

Alexandria's Spring2Action Donations Surpass Goal In 2021

Over $2.5 million and counting has been raised for local organizations, and winners have been announced for additional prizes.

Alexandria Library's Blog: Keep The Change

The Library Book, the title selected for this year's All Alexandria Reads (AAR), is a compelling history of the Los Angeles Public Libra ...

Alexandria Pastor Gives Back To Honor Son's Cancer Survival

The 10-week Leukemia Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year fundraiser seeks to help other children survive blood cancer like 13-year-old Gabe.

Spring2Action 2021 Set For Wednesday In Alexandria

If you haven't made an early donation, Wednesday is the day to support your favorite local nonprofit.

J&J Vaccine Allowed Again, Ferry Service Study | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes COVID-19 restriction changes, deputy shoots man who called 911, and officer fired over Kyle Rittenhouse donation.

Alexandria Among Most Diverse U.S. Cities In 2021

Alexandria ranked high on the list, which looked at socioeconomic and cultural diversity, and more.

National Prayer Luncheon for Life Nominates Local Org for Award

Arlington, Virginia's Susan B. Anthony List Up for National Award and $50K Award, Vote On-Line Through April 23

Spring2Action 2021 Early Giving Begins In Alexandria

Alexandria's day of giving is scheduled for April 28, but donors can make early contributions to local causes.

Alexandria Woman Scores $1M From Fredericksburg Lottery Ticket

An Alexandria resident is one of the winners of the New Year’s Millionaire Raffle in Virginia.

Del Ray's First Thursday Kicks Off In 2021 With Petal Porch Party

Del Ray is participating in the National Cherry Blossom Festival's Petal Porch Parade, among other activities.

Alexandria Among Top 2021 Cities For Young Professionals: Niche

Alexandria ranks on the national level on a number of Niche's best places to live rankings for 2021.

Pandemic One Year Later, Giraffes Die In Zoo Fire | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes lawsuit against school's new admissions policy, neighbor helps others get vaccinated, and Metro cuts avoided.

Del Ray To Delray Beach Giveaway Held In March

The Del Ray Business Association is launching a contest for a late 2021 getaway to Delray Beach, Florida.

Dementia and the LGBT+ community

Alzheimer's Association to host free webinar on March 10

Meeting On Del Ray Gateway Project To Inform Project Design

The city has a design team for the redevelopment of a former pool into a spray park.

Random Acts Of Kindness Day: Help Feed Neighbors In Alexandria

Volunteering and supporting food pantries in Alexandria are among the ways to show kindness on Feb. 17.

What's Open, Closed For Presidents Day 2021 In Alexandria

Presidents Day brings numerous schedule changes in Alexandria. George Washington Birthday festivities are happening throughout the month.

Girl Scout Cookie Sales Coming Up Near Del Ray

It's Girl Scout Cookie season, and Del Ray residents can buy them online from a local troop or at upcoming booths.

Del Ray Farmers' Market Open Saturday

The market will operate from 8 a.m. to noon at The Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, 203 E. Oxford Ave.

Heart Of Del Ray 2021 Nominations Open

The Del Ray Business Association gives out the Heart of Del Ray award every year before Valentine's Day.

Alexandria Openings, Closings For MLK Jr. Day, Inauguration 2021

Alexandria has designated Jan. 20 as a holiday in addition to the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday.

Alexandria Officials Encourage New Year's At Home Celebrations

As 2020 closes, families are encouraged to keep celebrations with their own households and follow state guidelines.

Virginia Tech, New Businesses: Top Stories In Del Ray For 2020

The top news stories of 2020 in Del Ray included the Potomac Yard Metro's southwest access point, dog bar opens, and school renamings.

What's Open, Closed For New Year's 2021 In Alexandria

Many services are closed on Friday, and a few will be closed on surrounding days.

Fundraiser Successful For 11-Year-Old’s Fundraiser Service Dog

Bo, an 11-year-old Alexandria resident, has a Christmas wish is to cover the remaining cost of receiving her Autism/FASD Service Dog.

Del Ray Homes Create Holiday Card Lane For Christmas Season

Numerous homes in a Del Ray neighborhood are displaying oversized holiday cards in their yards.

Get A Tax Deduction In Patch Holiday Food Drive In Alexandria

Feeding America contributions in the Patch Holiday Food Drive to help the hungry in Alexandria are tax-deductible.

Holiday House Decorating Contest Open For Nominations In Del Ray

The Del Ray Citizens Association is hosting the contest, open to homes and businesses.

USPS Operation Santa: How To Mail A Letter In Alexandria

Many U.S. kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The Postal Service’s Operation Santa program wants help keeping Santa’s magic alive.

Alexandria Gets Perfect Score On 2020 Municipal Equality Index

This is the first time Alexandria got a 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign's evaluation of municipal law.

Food Drives, Pantries To Support For Holidays In Alexandria

As the holiday season begins, here are a few places to help families needing food assistance.

Del Ray 2020 Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, To Be Virtual

The Del Ray Business Association is promoting socially-distant activities starting on Small Business Saturday.

Temporary Museum Closures, Wreaths Across America | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes Thanksgiving survey results, vaccination distribution plan, and teachers unions seek all-virtual schooling.

On World Kindness Day, Close The Meal Gap In Alexandria

​Families in Alexandria continue to struggle to put food on their tables as the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic continues.