640-Unit Mixed-Use Project In Alexandria's Potomac Yard Approved By City Council

A development with apartments, townhouses and affordable housing units near the Metro is advancing with City Council approval.

George Washington's Mount Vernon Mansion Fully Reopens After Restorations

The first president's mansion underwent extensive preservation work and led to the discovery of several historic artifacts.

Fatal Ambulance Crash | 4-Year-Old Fires Gun | Child Rape Airport Detainment: VA News

National Guard Shooting | Cleaner's Theft From Home | Football Players' Fatal Shooting | Student Journalists Lauded | Missing Coach Wanted

Samuel Madden Homes Redevelopment Construction To Begin In Alexandria

The conversion of Samuel Madden Homes into a mixed-use affordable housing building is beginning.

Historic Alexandria Sites To Be Featured In Virginia 250 Tourism Campaign

Several Historic Alexandria sites will be part of the Virginia 250 Passport launching to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

Sexual Abuse Of Animals | 'Sandwich Guy' Acquittal | Horse Rescued From Pool: VA News

Key VA House Seat Flips | Car Gifted To Veteran | 2 Die On I-95 | Food Banks Feel Strain | Homicide Suspect In AZ | Teacher Awarded $10M

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows To $843M For Friday’s Drawing: What To Know In VA

The massive jackpot, which has a cash value of $391.7 million, grew after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday’s drawing.

Freedom House Museum Plans Ribbon Cutting After Exterior Renovation Project

A project helping return pre-Civil War features to the Freedom House Museum exterior will be celebrated with the museum's reopening.

Hate-Based Assault Of Woman | Rowdy Teens At Mall | No Toll Lanes Support: VA News

Underground Power Lines | Classified Documents Kept | Public Housing Authority Scandal | Armed Traffic Dispute | Locker Room Trans Dispute

Agenda:Alexandria's Next Program Focuses On Civil Discourse

The Agenda:Alexandria program will analyze the decline in respectful political debate and ways to respond to this trend.

Alexandria Senior Apartment Residents Raise Concerns With Health, Other Living Conditions

Residents of a 62 and older apartment community shared concerns like mold and emergency maintenance gaps after ownership changed to ARHA.

Alexandria Ranks Third On Condé Nast Traveler's Small City In The U.S.

Condé Nast Traveler ranked Alexandria ahead of St. Augustine, Savannah, Honolulu and other city destinations.

Invasive Plant Removal Efforts Coming Up In Alexandria

The city government will treat invasive plant species, which spread quickly and harm native ecosystems, in several locations.

Affordable Housing To Be Part Of Alexandria's Potomac Yard Redevelopment

An affordable housing developer is joining a project for affordable apartments in the redevelopment of Potomac Yard.

Office-To-Residential Conversion Targets 'Tastemakers' In Old Town Alexandria

One recent example of the office-to-residential trend is a building that will bring new apartment residents to Alexandria's King Street.

Student Shooter | Trans Bathroom Lawsuit | Repeat Sex Offender: VA News

Concert Sexual Assault | Repeat Sex Offender | $5M Wage Fraud | Thieves Crash Into Shop | Threat To Rep's Office | Parking Garage Fire

Volunteer Program Connects NoVA Students With Senior Living Residents

The program includes an option for student volunteers to pair with seniors who are room bound or have little to no visitors.

Alexandria Housing And Redevelopment Authority Leader Fired: Report

After a report revealed the CEO was living in public housing, the authority's board took action to fire him.

Here's Where These 11 VA Cities Rank For Quality Of Life

A new analysis by LawnStarter identified which cities set the gold standard for quality of life. See where these Virginia towns ranked.

Design Underway For Public Pool Replacement Project In Alexandria

A public pool that dates back 50 years will undergo a complete replacement, according to Alexandria city government.

'Dress It Forward' Day In Alexandria Approaches After Successful Donation Campaign

"Dress It Forward," spearheaded by an Alexandria-based business, will provide free formal wear items and tailoring services.

Alexandria-Based Islamic Relief USA Provides Emergency Trailers For Flooding Responses

A humanitarian group based in Alexandria that provides volunteer disaster relief teams will have new equipment for flooding responses.

New Luxury Apartment Community Begins Pre-Leasing In Alexandria

An office-to-residential conversion along King Street is preparing to welcome its first residents in the fall.

'The Kids Are Worth It': Court Appointed Special Advocates Seek New NoVA Volunteers

Court Appointed Special Advocates are seeking new volunteers, as current volunteers share how their work makes a difference for children.

Breast Cancer-Surviving CEO To Appear At Old Town Books In Alexandria

The leader of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will discuss her new book at Old Town Books in Alexandria.

New Historic Marker To Be Unveiled In Alexandria Neighborhood

A historic marker unveiling will celebrate the history of an African American neighborhood in Alexandria.

Dog Hot Car Deaths | Power Line Dispute | Indicted Man's Fatal Jump | Ending Union Contracts: VA News

Teacher Child Exploitation Case | Fatal Hit-And-Run | Underage Vape Shop Sales | Congressman's New Challenger | 5-Year-Old In DWI Crash

Former Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson Named Director Of NOVA Parks

Alexandria's former mayor will step into a new role after not seeking re-election in 2024.

Best States To Live In 2025: VA Ranked On New Survey

A state known for its founding fathers, historic colleges and fine dining, Virginia is ranked one of the best states to live in.

'Adopt A Rock' Initiative Started By Alexandria Resident Seeks To Spread Kindness

Alexandria residents can leave hand-painted rocks for others to adopt as part of a resident's effort to build community spirit.

​Affordable Housing Gardens Provide Nutritious Foods and Support Food Security

Affordable Housing Gardens Provide Nutritious Foods and Support Food Security

Alexandria Library To Introduce New Online Catalog System

Alexandria Library said it will be closed for one day and have minor disruptions to service as it implements the new catalog system.

Cake4Kids Approaches 10,000th Cake Delivery For NoVA Kids

Cake4Kids, a volunteer effort to provide cakes for children in need, is approaching its 10,000th cake milestone in Northern Virginia.

Travel + Leisure Best Cities In The U.S. List Ranks Alexandria 5th

Alexandria is on the Travel + Leisure's Best Cities in the U.S. list with the likes of Santa Fe, New Orleans and Honolulu.

Hikes To Benefit Texas Flood Relief Sought By Alexandria Teen

An Alexandria teen's hiking nonprofit is calling on youth to host hikes to collect donations for Texas flooding victims.

As World UFO Day Arrives, See What’s Been Spotted In VA Skies

World UFO Day is July 2. See what's been spotted in the skies over Virginia.

From Book Party To Badge Day: Officer Ignacio Turns Kids Into Junior Detectives In Seminary Hill

A young Alexandria reader invited a real cop to her mystery-themed birthday — and Officer Ignacio delivered in style.

Stock The Block Volunteer Effort Helps 2,500 Alexandria Area Families

Hundreds of volunteers distributed household essentials to residents in need during the Stock the Block drive-thru event.

Alexandria's Old Town Pool Reopening Postponed As More Issues Found

The reopening was delayed after the city fixed additional filtration issues with one of its outdoor pools.

Lottery For Affordable Townhouses To Be Held In Alexandria

Townhouses priced at $365K and $395K through Housing Alexandria's program will be decided through a lottery.