9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Returns To Alexandria In 2023

The 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the victims will be remembered during a ceremony.

Season Extended For Public Pool In Alexandria Amid Heat Wave

One public pool in Alexandria is having an extended season as high temperatures continue through much of the week.

Gas Station Shootings | No. 1 School Slips | Jewel Theft Ring: VA News

Laundry Room Slayings | Top School's Ranking Falls | Zoning Reform For Housing | Zoo Bomb Threat | Shootings At Biker Meetup | Otter Statue

Bike Lanes Proposal In Alexandria Would Connect Bicyclists To Trail

Proposed bike lanes would bridge a gap on the Mount Vernon Trail in Alexandria.

Landlord Killing | Missing Child Assaulted | Bird Bandit: VA News

Antisemitic Flyers | Shooting On Highway | Delivery Driver Steals Tip Jar | Dead Snakes In Luggage | TJ Admissions Case Eyes Supreme Court

Fill The Boot Collections Begin At Alexandria Intersections

Alexandria Fire Department staff are collecting Fill the Boot donations at select intersections for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Speakeasy Night To Support Lee-Fendall House's Preservation

As Lee-Fendall House celebrates its 50th year as a museum, its speakeasy night recalls the house’s Prohibition era history.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Beyoncé, LEGO Expo, Carnival, Sidewalk Sale

Things to do the Aug. 4-6 weekend in NoVA, DC: Agricultural Fair, Jollof Festival, Peach Fuzztival, Open Air Flea Market and more.

Teen Lynching Victim Recognized With Historic Marker In Alexandria

Benjamin Thomas, 16, one of Alexandria's two documented lynching victims, will receive a historic marker.

Samuel Madden Homes Holds Archaeological Dig Day Ahead Of Construction

An Archaeological Dig Day for families was hosted at Samuel Madden Homes, which will be transformed into a mixed-use development.

Alexandria Boys And Girls Club Has Fun With Hands-On Science

The Dunbar Alexandria Olympic Boys & Girls Club had some of the first kids to try hands-on STEM activities seeking to make science fun.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Peach Fuzztival, Food Fests, County Fairs

Things to do the July 28-30 weekend in NoVA, DC: Beats, Bites and Brews; Otakon, Taste of Ballston Quarter; and Adams Morgan food festival.

Goodie's Ice House Among Alexandria Beautification Award Winners

From developments to murals and a school, here are the award winners named by the Alexandria Beautification Commission.

Music Camp Hits The Right Note For Alexandria Student Musicians

With time to learn music limited during the school year, students from Alexandria schools could attend music camp to develop their skills.

Real-Time Parking In Old Town Alexandria Garages Up For Approval

The Board of Architectural Review must approve LED lighting to display real-time parking availability in Old Town parking garages.

Popular Harry Potter Tours Return In Alexandria

Alexandria's Apothecary Museum will host tours about the science behind the Harry Potter wizarding world. The event often sells out.

Power Plant Redevelopment In Alexandria Earns State Planning Award

The transformation of a former plant into a future mixed-use development earned praise from the American Planning Association in Virginia.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Pub Crawl, Key West Fest, Multicultural Fest

Things to do the July 14-16 weekend in NoVA, DC: Pickle and Grilled Cheese Festival, sunflower picking, Broccoli City Festival, Candytopia.

Alexandria Restaurant Week, Summer Sidewalk Sale Announced For 2023

Two summer favorites are returning in August: Alexandria Restaurant Week and the Summer Sidewalk Sale.

Lee Name Removal | Black Bear Roams | Driverless Bus Stops: VA News

'Tiger King' Star Convicted | Incumbent Wins, Losses In Elections | Trial Tied to School Sexual Assaults | Cops Switch To Less-Lethal Guns

Preschooler Abuse | Confederate Names | Gun Brought To School: VA News

Key Factor In FBI HQ | Bus Stop Rape Attempt | Confederate Names Dropped | Oldest House Saved | Abduction Attempt | Election To Watch

Campagna Center Gets $4M From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

Support from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and other donors will help the Campagna Center complete a renovation and expand programs.

Alexandria Park Renaming For Environmental Advocate Up For Approval

Judy Guse-Noritake, who had an impact on the Braddock Metro neighborhood before she died, could get a park named in her honor this week.

Tall Ship Providence Returns, Provides New Tour In Alexandria

A new dockside tour and sunset sails will be part of Tall Ship Providence's return at the new Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center.

Feedback On Open Space Sought For Alexandria Power Plant Redevelopment

The developer turning the former power plant into a mixed-use district is seeking feedback on what to include at the waterfront open space.

Alexandria Star Student Thrives In Leadership Positions

Miracle Gross, the Student Government Association president at Alexandria City High School, is being recognized as a star student.

Food Deliveries From Robots, Metro's Next Shutdowns: Top VA News

Top VA news includes white nationalist rally participants indicted, abortion zoning discussion draws disruptions and newest Metro station.

Permanent Home For Tall Ship Providence Underway In Alexandria

Tall Ship Providence will be open for tours again in Alexandria when its permanent home opens. It will be named for late Sen. John Warner.

Curbside Composting Begins As Pilot Program In Alexandria

The City of Alexandria is launching a food waste composting collection for a limited number of households.

School Metal Detectors, Black Inmate Dies, Rose Hill Spat: Top VA News

Top VA news includes cap on units in Missing Middle Housing proposal, senior places in top science competition, and eagle babies hatch.

🌱 Officer Receives Medal Of Honor + St. Patrick's Day Parade Returns

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🌱 Medical Campus Coming To West End + AWLA Fun Dog Show

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🌱 Milkshake Bar Coming To Old Town + Upcoming Cherry Blossom Events

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🌱 Man Arrested For Attempt To Poison Dogs + Art Center Re-Jury

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🌱 Old Town Spring Events + Single-Vehicle Crash On Callahan Drive

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🌱 Tax On Business Initiative + E-Scooter Pilot Program

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ALIVE Food Hub Planned At Proposed Samuel Madden Redevelopment

The Samuel Madden redevelopment from 66 to 532 units, which is up for city review in February, would have an ALIVE food hub.

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New Businesses, Developments, Experiences: What's New In Alexandria

Visit Alexandria, the organization promoting tourism in the city, provided an update on new businesses, developments and experiences.

$100,000 Jackpot In VA Lottery Game Claimed By Alexandria Woman

A lottery ticket bought in Alexandria won a $100,000 jackpot using randomly-selected numbers.