Mega Millions Ticket In Alexandria, Falls Church Win $10K Prize

As the Mega Millions jackpot grows to $1.1 billion, several Virginia tickets won runner-up prizes in the last drawing.

Toddler Abduction | YouTube Prank Arrest | Transgender Day: VA News

Crossing Guards Dropped | 39 Outdoor Fires In Day | Doctor's Oxycodone Scheme | Pharmacy Robberies | Mall Indecent Exposures | Mass Shooter

Estimated 8 Percent Of Alexandrians Are Food Insecure: Report

A food insecurity report revealed challenges Alexandria faces, such as some food insecure residents not being eligible for benefits.

Alexandria Not Rebounded From COVID Population Loss: Census

The latest U.S. Census estimate shows Alexandria's population growing, but it hasn't quite reached the 2020 level.

Potomac Yard Arena The Focus Of Next Agenda Alexandria Program

The proposed arena and entertainment district in Alexandria's Potomac Yard will prompt a panel discussion by Agenda Alexandria.

Fetus Dead In Pond | Data Center Fails | 36 Pounds Of Weed: VA News

Graduation Site Backlash | Lottery For $175K Homes | City Buys Shopping Center | Couple's Murder-Suicide | Mormon Bishop Sexual Abuse

Tunnel Complete In Alexandria's RiverRenew Project To Remediate Sewers

The tunnel is complete in the project to remediate combined sewer outfalls, but project work is continuing through 2025.

TideLock Office-To-Residential Conversion To Begin Construction

An office-to-residential conversion will introduce apartments and condos with a pedestrian connection to TideLock Park.

Lottery To Decide Affordable Homeowner Program In Old Town Alexandria

A new condominium community in Old Town will have several units priced at $175,000 or $225,000.

Alexandria Makes Southern Living's Best Cities List In 2024

Alexandria has again earned a place on Southern Living's list among the likes of Asheville, Savannah and Charleston.

3 VA Fishing Spots Among America’s Best; Before You Fish, Know Laws

Virginia has some of the best places to cast a line on a list of 100 best places to fish in the U.S. Here's how to get a license and go.

Alexandria Cancer Survivor To Stand Up 24 Hours For Cancer Fundraiser

Pat Malone, a retired Air Force veteran and cancer survivor, holds a fundraiser in which he stands up for 24 hours.

VA Animal Cruelty Bill Motivated By Alexandria Offenses Progresses

Alexandria's animal welfare group told Patch the bill helps in animal cruelty cases like the attempted dog poisoning and fish hook offenses.

Killed Over Lunch | Beloved Deer Slain | Robot Food Delivery: VA News

Protests Block Traffic | Gun Pulled On Amazon Driver | Commanders Pick New Head Coach | Casino Bill Delayed | Hurt Deputy Escorted Home

Alexandria Nominated For Travel + Leisure's Best Cities List In 2024

Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards includes a nomination for Alexandria in the best U.S. cities category.

Best Places To Live, Eat, Play In Virginia, DC: 2023 Recap

Rankings in 2023 provided insight into the best places to live, eat and more around Virginia and DC.

Sonic Boom, Casino, Commanders Sale, Teacher Shot: Top VA News Of 2023

Top news of 2023 included arena proposal, baseball bat attack on congressman's staff, FBI HQ, TikTok ban proposed, Missing Middle housing.

Arena, Confederate Names, Zoning For Housing: 2023 Top Old Town News

Top news of 2023 included fish hooks in meat injure dog, student fatal stabbing, Duke Street in Motion, Metro opening and more.

Confederate Statue Out | Temple Bomb Threat | Serial Burglar: VA News

Cyberstalker Arrest | VA Company Layoffs | Plan For "Eyesore" Motel | OBGYN's Fraud Scheme | Bus Indecent Exposure | Underage TikTok Ban

Best Places To Raise A Family In Virginia: 2023 Report

Over half of the top 50 communities to raise a family in Virginia are in the same county, according to Niche. See where your hometown ranks.

Alexandria Man Scores Million-Dollar Lottery Prize

An Alexandria man scored a $1 million prize in the lottery, choosing the cash option over $1,000 per week for life.

Fentanyl Gummy Bears | School Bathroom Swastika | Church Plot: VA News

93-Year-Old's Home Burglarized | Banned Book For Oath | Church Threat | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | Cat Killed In Standoff | NoVA Arena

Baby Dies, Fentanyl Found | $49K Mall Theft | $312K Winner: VA News

Teen Charged In Shooting Death | Blade Attack At Mall | Baby Dies, Grandma Charged | Airport Gun, $68K Cash Seizures | Parvovirus Outbreak

Thief Gobbles Leftovers | Stolen Frenchie | Hammer Attack: VA News

Dog, Pedestrian Killed | 29 Chihuahuas Saved | Burglar Sneaks Holiday Leftovers | Baseball Bat Attack | 1 Dead In Teen Crash | Zoning Fight

Alexandria's Zoning For Housing Sees More Opposition In Patch Survey

While the city has heard public speakers for and against Zoning for Housing, the voice of opposed residents was stronger in a Patch survey.

Carpenter’s Shelter To Operate Second Emergency Homeless Shelter

Carpenter's Shelter will become the city's only emergency shelter operator as it takes over a second shelter.

NoVA, DC Weekend Events: Holiday Market, Turkey Trot, Tree Lighting

Nov. 17-19 weekend happenings in NoVA, DC: Holiday markets, tree lightings, Turkey Trots, Cookie Crawl, Wine Walk, and Photos With Santa.

NoVA, DC Weekend Events: Christmas Market, Holiday Lights, GameFest

Nov. 10-12 weekend happenings in NoVA, DC: holiday markets, Veterans Day events, Film Festival, Santa PJ party, Hard Cider & Doughnut Fest.

Alexandria Community Leader's Book Helps Children With Social Anxiety

Lily Palmerino is being recognized as a community leader for her book helping children with social anxiety and other community deeds.

Expanded Eligibility For Flood Mitigation Grants Up For City Review

City Council will consider expanding flood mitigation grants to properties without past flooding and higher grants for condo common areas.

Chalk Walk To Turn Old Town North Into Outdoor Art Studio

Artists will make the sidewalks of Old Town North their canvas as they create chalk art this upcoming weekend.

'We All Help Each Other': Scouting For Food Honored In Alexandria

Scouting for Food, an effort to collect for food banks, was honored by Alexandria City Council ahead of their Nov. 4 collection.

DC Guide For Neurodiverse Kids Created By Alexandria Family

Each member of an Alexandria family contributed to a new visitor guide geared toward neurodiverse children.

Banned Book Sanctuary | New Weekend Rail | Escaped Prisoner: VA News

'Tiger King' Star's VA Sentence | Child's Fair Ride Injury | Rising Evictions | Bypassing Rail Congestion | Husband Shoots 85-Year-Old Wife

Special Events Policy Update Approved By Alexandria City Council

City Council approved updates to Alexandria's special events policy, including a special event permit application due 180 days in advance.

Ladrey Redevelopment Plan Presented To Alexandria Community

Plans for redeveloping Old Town North's Ladrey High-Rise into a shorter building were shared during a community meeting.

NoVA, DC Weekend Events: Flashlight Corn Maze, Celebrate Virginia

Sept. 15-17 weekend happenings in NoVA, DC: fall festivals opening, Colonial Market, H Street Festival, Pet Festival, Oktoberfest and more.

Ladrey High Rise Reconstruction Plan Prompt Meeting In Alexandria

The Ladrey high rise is proposed to be rebuilt into a new rise with more units for mixed-income households.

More Frequent Special Events Could Be Allowed In Old Town Alexandria

Special events policy updates would permanently allow large events in Old Town more than once every two weekends.

NoVA, DC Weekend Events: CatVideoFest​, Cider Festival, State Fair

Sept. 8-10 weekend happenings in NoVA, DC: Dulles Plane Pull, Taste of Africa, Cocktail Week, Burke Centre Festival, Jazz Fest and more.