Park To Get Winter Village, Ice Rink In Alexandria

NOVA Parks is looking to open its new Winter Village attraction later this year.

Little Library Brings Alexandria Woman Comfort Amid Cancer Battle

Kitty Ray's little library has become a popular neighborhood spot in Alexandria. For her, running the library means a lot more.

Cost To Fight Deportation Could Be Paid By County | Patch PM

Pit bulls kill dog | Go-Go music back | Capitals in Stanley Cup playoffs | Strangers save business | Infowars sued | Dog egg hunt: Patch PM

$2 Million Raised For Spring2ACTion Sets Record In Alexandria

Alexandria donors raised more than ever for local nonprofits during Wednesday's day of giving.

Hamilton Back In DC, Audition For Your Shot | Patch PM

Gourmet toast eatery opens | Dog-friendly cities | Hamilton auditions | 14-car crash | Fake police arrested | Celine Dion tickets: Patch PM

NoVA, DC Veterinarians Ranked For Best Pet Care, Cost | Patch PM

Best vet care and costs | Possible hate crime | Best city nominee | All-girl robotics team rules | Another Beltway fuel spill: Patch PM

Gentrification Affects Certain Areas In Alexandria: Report

A new study shows gentrification greatly affects the nation’s biggest cities. A few Alexandria neighborhoods are affected too.

Amazon To Get Millions In Local Incentives For VA Jobs | Patch PM

VA teams in March Madness | Gourmet toast spot opening | Crash victim murdered | Holiday DUI arrests | Zoo saves endangered tiger: Patch PM

Best Places To Live In US Includes NoVA Cities | Patch PM

DC eagle couple reunites | Best towns to live | VA billionaires | Burglar kisses sleeping woman l Lenten fish frys | Wine fling: Patch PM

Bagel Uprising, Amazon Updates: Del Ray February In Review

The most read Del Ray stories from February included neighbors winning the lottery together and a new noodle house.

VA's Lorena Bobbitt Tells Infamous Story In Film | Patch PM

Tree falls on house | 'The Bachelor' features Fredericksburg | Winds bring power outages | Lt. gov calls himself lynching victim: Patch PM

'2019's Most Sinful States' List Includes Virginia

Seven sinful behaviors were used to compare residents of the 50 states. Here's where Virginia ranks.

Here's The Most Romantic Restaurants In Virginia | Patch PM

Northam 's forgiveness | School secretary arrested | Lowe's hiring event | Metro hours decision | Mentally disabled woman raped: Patch PM

Sting, Ringo Starr, Diana Ross: Wolf Trap This Summer | Patch PM

Self-serve beer | St. Albans sexual misconduct | Wolf Trap summer lineup | Pedestrian killed | Funeral info for slain VA trooper: Patch PM

Business Owner Fighting Cancer Supported By Del Ray Community

Community members have raised $20,000 for Vélocity Bicycle Cooperative's Christian Myers as he battles lymphoma.

4 Alexandria Neighbors Split New Year's Lottery Win

Why try the lottery alone when you could play with friends? That's exactly what these neighbors did in Alexandria.

Heart of Del Ray 2019 Nominees Announced: Vote Now

Last year the owners of Pork Barrel BBQ, Holy Cow and the Sushi Bar won. You can vote for the next winner.

Alexandria Named Safest City In U.S.

Alexandria was the first of three cities deemed the safest in America based on crime rates.

Food Donations Needed In Response To Shutdown In Alexandria

With increased demand from food banks during the government shutdown, there are several food drives in Alexandria.

VP Pence's Wife Returns To School That Bans LGBTQ | Patch PM

Polar vortex on its way | Sears stores win reprieve | Cherry Blossom princess | Mall indecent exposure | New restaurant opening: Patch PM

Robots Take Over Grocery Store Aisles In Virginia | Patch PM

Bedbug infestations | Free furlough spaghetti | Celebrity chef feeds shutdown workers | Jason Aldean tour | Mall indecent exposure: Patch PM

VA, DC Good News: Shutdown Help, Hottest Dining, Wellness Tips

Good news stories on DC, NoVA Patches include government shutdown help, hottest restaurants, warehouse sale, restaurant week, $1M winner.

Trader Joe’s, Sonic: What Stores Does NoVA Need? Patch PM

$100K lottery win l Weekend snow likely | Woman opens car with child inside | Man faces down train | Help for furloughed parents: Patch PM

911 Dispatcher Loses 3 Dogs, Home In Fire | Patch PM

Top paying jobs l 60 victims recorded in NoVA stores | Corey Stewart done with politics | School bomb threat | Kevin Spacey pulled over

VA, DC Good News: Holiday Lights, Santa Photos, Obama Visits Kids

Good news stories on DC, NoVA Patches include Christmas photos, Obama visits sick kids, best boozy brunch, and household incomes by town.

Former Redskin Hosts Charity Ride At Del Ray Business

You can join former wide receiver Santana Moss for a "Sleigh Ride with Santana Claus" workout in Del Ray.

Peak Viewing For Geminid Meteor Shower 2018 In NoVA, DC

The Geminid meteor shower, known for colorful meteors with long tails, peaks the next 2 nights. Will weather in DC, NoVA region cooperate?

The Late President Bush Loved This NoVA Restaurant: Patch PM

Snow in the forecast | Hootie & The Blowfish tour in VA | Threats against DOD office | Free coffee | HOV crackdown results | Overdose deaths

Innovation Campus, Landmark Mall Planning: November In Review

Top Del Ray stories from November included the Amazon announcement, a new bakery and Taco Bell Cantina.

GivingTuesday 2018: How To Help Alexandria Charities

GivingTuesday, which follows Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, is a chance to help charities in Alexandria.

NoVA, DC Good News: Plea To Bezos, Best Sandwich, New Wegmans

Good news stories on DC, NoVA Patches include Small Business Saturday, cider company coming, a new food hall in the works, the next Wegmans.

Bezos Donates Millions But None To Homeless Shelter | Patch PM

Mosque vandalized | Gun pointed in road rage | Thanksgiving grocery store hours | 7-Eleven ATM swiped | Another Wegmans | Food hall update

Alexandria Woman Capitalizes On Powerball Fever

She bought her winning ticket at an Alexandria Harris Teeter.

Taco Bell With Booze Headed To NoVA | Patch PM

Worst day to drive for Thanksgiving | Amazon HQ2 site, incentives, development plans | Attempted kidnapping reported | Storefronts shattered

Del Ray Lantern Walk Held This Week

As it gets dark earlier in the evening, Del Ray marks the occasion with a lantern walk.

Stop For Orange Juice Brings $4M Lottery Win | Patch PM

Girls light up Buddy Walk | 83-year-old's meds stolen by burglar | Shoplifters nabbed at Target | Highway could displace homes, businesses

Visit These 10 Best Decorated Halloween Homes In Del Ray

The Del Ray Business Association has a driving tour map for the Best Decorated Home nominees.

Virginia's Biggest Fear Revealed In Time For Halloween

Last year, creepy clowns were among Americans’ top fears. Guess what folks in Virginia are most scared of this year.

Alexandria Realtor Wins Hero Award

The Neighborhood Health of Virginia nominated Nora Partlow for her community efforts.

Irate Shopper Hurls Burrito At Clerk | Patch PM

Get paid to give up your car | Woman brawls with cops at school | New pizza place opens | Squatter found in house near shops | Fatal fall