Residents are invited to come hear about the progress being made toward protecting the Huntington community from Cameron Run's floodwaters.
All proceeds from the event benefit the Arcadia Veteran Farmer Program, which trains military veterans for careers in agriculture.
The Business Breakfast with Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce will be held on Thursday, September 8.
Fire-eating and magicians are two of many entertainers set to perform at the event.
The comfort stations will be closed during the construction, according to the park service. Temporary toilets will be provided.
All lanes of the busy commuter artery had been shut down this morning through Fort Belvoir, say Fairfax County officials.
David S. Jonas, of Alexandria, has been named to the board of directors of the Young Marines, a national youth organization.
Community meeting is set for Monday, May 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Walt Whitman Middle School, 2500 Parkers Lane.
Efforts spearheaded by Sen. Scott Surovell, Del. Paul Krizek and Friends of Little Hunting Creek remove items from local watershed.
Cleanup will be staged at three locations; sign up here.
Data breaking down the commute time in Greater Alexandria, how you get to work, what time you leave and more.
The acreage is located in the Paul Spring Stream Valley Park.
Watch the trailer for 'Green Fire' below; a free showing is scheduled for Saturday night.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the region Tuesday. Here are the details.
Volunteers, Sponsors, and Homeowners Needed for Rebuilding Together Alexandria’s National Rebuilding Day
Staff members from Fairfax County's Department of Public Works and Environmental Services will provide an update on planned levee system.
Popular bistro is holding an unlimited buffet and Super Bowl watch party to raise money for a local charity.
Have you re-stocked your emergency preparedness supplies lately? It might be a good time to check.
You don't have to wait until Christmas Eve to visit the website or download the app - there's plenty to keep kids busy now.
Get out for some seasonal concerts, open houses and more.
Bill Vaughan is working to find out why there is a glitch that is creating a malfunction in his annual holiday lights display.
But watch a video below of the lights twinkling to the tune of Elvis singing 'Merry Christmas Baby.'
Want your package to arrive by December 24? Check out these deadlines from the United States Postal Service.
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Mark your calendars for Nov. 21. Annual event features holiday gifts, home decor, jewelry and the Country Kitchen.
Veterans and active duty military personnel and their families are invited to use the county’s RECenters at no cost on Veterans Day.
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Learn more about the great places to shop local and support businesses during the holidays.
This is the ninth year the department has sponsored this community event.
Dominion reported Monday morning that they would have a fix in place by 4 p.m. after a vehicle reportedly struck pole.
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"Spring forward, fall back." What will you do with your extra hour?
Pumpkin painting, wagon rides, author talks, nature demonstrations and much more!
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In 2014, contractors picked up over 1,100 deer carcasses on county roadways. This year, almost 900 have been picked up, so far.
Event is scheduled for Sunday from 1-5 p.m.
Designer Bettina Rizzi will showcase her custom leather jackets; 5 percent of sales will benefit AHS programs.
Here's the scoop on trash pickup, libraries, community centers and more.