Photographer Amy Smucker turned to home organizing after doing it as a hobby for family and friends. Now it is a full-time business.
Alexandria's new speed cameras in certain school zones will have a warning period before fines start to be issued.
A workshop for children ages 6-11 to design and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake turtle out of stoneware clay!
Coco the guinea pig would be a loveable addition to a family looking to care for a smaller pet.
Alexandria Police charged two suspects on the same day as a commercial robbery on Mount Vernon Avenue.
Chef Nicole Jones has introduced a new concept in Del Ray after closing Stomping Ground at the end of April.
Allstate Foundation Provides Generous Grant to Support Food Program
Participating restaurants will offer tastes in one location as Taste of Del Ray returns to a full in-person event.
Gustave Boulangerie, a French cafe bistro, has set a soft opening date for its opening on Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray.
Two Memorial Day ceremonies are among the holiday weekend highlights in Alexandria.
Piece Out, an Italian restaurant owned by the St. Elmo's Coffee Pub owners, will close for an expansion project.
Art Exhibit: May 5–27, 2023 Reception: Friday, May 5 from 7-9pm
(Register Now – Choose July 17–21 or July 24–28)
A new Metro station is open in Alexandria's Potomac Yard, a developing neighborhood home to the future Virginia Tech Innovation Campus.
A new Mexican restaurant is open in the former location of Elo's Italian, which closed at the end of March.
June 1 - August 31, 2023
Choose July 17-21 or July 24-28
Alexandria City High, Bishop Ireton and St. Stephen's and St. Agnes were nominated for prestigious DC area theater awards.
An advisory group supports tackling Alexandria's most urgent flooding issues, but noted work on large capacity projects is years away.
From fireworks to the new Best of the West event with tastings, here's what's coming up this summer.
Sunny, an adoptable dog at the Alexandria animal shelter, will brighten up your day with his sweet face and social nature.
Del Ray's Town of Potomac Historic District is named as one of Virginia's endangered places due to demolitions of houses.
As the Del Ray vs. Old Town Softball Game returns, the neighborhood rivalry series is tied 2-2. Who are you rooting for?
Before the public emergency ends, City Council praised city staff and volunteers for how they responded to COVID-19 since March 2020.
Exhibit Dates: June 2–25, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, June 2, 7-9pm
A bustling brunch spot on Del Ray's Mount Vernon Avenue was among OpenTable's 100 Most Popular Brunch Spots for 2023.
Alexandria ranked as one of the top mid-sized cities in the U.S. for young adults starting a career after college, according to a new study.
After an eight-month closure, riders can again use the Yellow Line and its Potomac River crossing to DC.
As the Potomac Yard Metro opening nears, DASH has announced bus service information to connect local residents.
Taste of Del Ray will return to a full in-person event featuring tastes from participating Del Ray restaurants.
Five Northern Virginia restaurants and 6 DC eateries are among the most popular brunch spots that can be a perfect treat for Mother's Day.
Del Ray's monthly street festival returns this Thursday for dogs and their humans.
Proposed renovations at Del Ray's largest park, including concessions and synthetic turf, will be discussed at a city public hearing in May.
Make your Mother's Day brunch reservations now at restaurants in and around Del Ray.
Looking for an adoptable pet? The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has a variety of animals that need a home.
Spring2Action, Alexandria's day of giving to benefit nonprofits, topped its fundraising goal of $2.5 million.
Inova officials marked the topping out of its new health facility in Oakville Triangle, which is expected to be complete later in 2024.
Alexandria ranked high on a list of U.S. cities with access to locally-produced food, including farm markets, bakeries and breweries.
Liza Burrell-Aldana, the principal of Mount Vernon Community School, was spotlighted as the top principal among 16 regional nominees.
Spring2Action early giving is already happening ahead of Wednesday's 24-hour main event to support local causes in Alexandria.